About Ryan

The world through Ryan Thielen's eyes is big, bold and filled with endless possibility. His work intersects emotional storytelling with imaginative, fantastical worlds. Ryan is an award-winning filmmaker, earning 36 Emmy Awards, 8 Telly Awards, 2 IDEA Awards, and multiple Clio Awards.

Thielen’s first short film, SAM, received national recognition from Oscar-Qualifying Film Festivals, and won all three nominated categories at the Chelsea Film Festival including the Petite Prix for best Short Film.

SAM - Director

WINNER - Petite Prix, Chelsea Film Festival

WINNER - Best Short, Minneapolis St.Paul International Film Festival

WINNER - Austin International Film Festival

WINNER - Toronto International Women Film Festival

WINNER - Robinson International Film Festival

WINNER - Hard Faith Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Oscar Qualifying Florida Film Festival

SEMI-FINALIST - Rhode Island International Film Festival and more.