Rynoryder’s Podcast

Ryan McCoy

This is a place where I talk about the REAL struggles of being an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles. I talk about Hollywood and the Studio system, and where I see the future of filmmaking going. I hope to inspire the next generation of filmmakers so they don’t fall into the same traps that I did.

  1. 12/10/2020

    Table Reading of the screenplay, "Butterflies", read by the Cast of the upcoming Independent Feature Film!!

    Before we enter production tomorrow, December 11th, 2020, the cast assembled together for the second time, via Zoom, to do a table reading of the screenplay, "Butterflies", written by Ryan McCoy, directed by Kevin Van Stevenson, and adapted from the 2010 YA novel, "Party", written by Tom Leveen! "Butterflies" takes us inside the head of Becket Montgomery, a high school kid with a decision to make...should she follow in the steps of her deceased mother?  Or, does she tune out the voices in her head, and choose LIFE instead?

    1h 35m

  2. 04/01/2020

    "FULL Script Analysis & Breakdown!!" - BUGS Acts 1& 2

    Getting a little ansy, as I'm sure everyone else is feeling as well right now, so I decided to start something new!  I'm going to be doing a FULL analysis and breakdown of some of my scripts.  I've realized that the videos I've made where I get into details of my writing, people seem to enjoy, so let's see how these do.  I went through acts 1 and 2 of my script "bugs." and there may be some good insight in here for writers looking for someone diving into specifics regarding scene structure and character development. Thanks for giving it a listen!!

    52 min

  3. 05/29/2019

    "Taking Things to the Next Level" - AVALON HOLLYWOOD - RynoRyder's Podcast - Ep. 037

    In this vlog, I travel to my favorite part of LA, Hollywood, California!  I have a friend performing at the WORLD FAMOUS, Avalon Hollywood where some of the best DJs in the music industry have performed.   I came packing with three different cameras, my Canon 7D, BlackMagic Cinema, and my iPhone X.    The night was a blast and I get to now say I've filmed at the Avalon, another historic venue and location here in Los Angeles.   If you enjoyed this vlog, please hit the subscribe button and share this with others.  Thanks for watching!  You can check out Jeff, a.k.a. "Syd Salva"'s music here:  https://soundcloud.com/sydsalva   Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.

    25 min

  4. 05/14/2019

    "The science behind a good story" - RynoRyder's Podcast - QUICK TAKES

    I sat down with TV writer, Jon Veles, to talk about writing, the process, and what the motivation is to tell good stories. Jon's work can most recently be seen on the renewed season of "Fresh Off the Boat". Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/

    2 min

  5. 05/14/2019

    "How to make your script stand out" - RynoRyder's Podcast - QUICK TAKES

    This is a clip from the podcast show I recorded with screenwriter and instructor, Phil Eisner.  Here, he talks about a "cheat" writers can use to help get the attention of a Hollywood script reader. Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  @rynoryder Instagram:  @rynoryder YouTube:  /rynoryder SnapChat:  rynoryder11 Facebook:  /RynoRyder11 Anchor:  /rynoryder

    2 min

  6. 05/03/2019

    "What it means to be an Independant Producer in the Entertainment Industry in 2019" - BONUS CONTENT - RynoRyder's Podcast

    This is the audio from an article I wrote about the Origin Story of how my screenplay, "Apocalypse," went from script to graphic novel and why I decided to do it in the first place.  I end the audio with my thoughts about how to and what it means to produce in the film/tv/entertainment industry, in a modern 2019 marketplace.  Enjoy!  Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.

    7 min

  7. 05/01/2019

    "A Lesson in How To Write a Compelling Screenplay" - RynoRyder's Vlog Ep. 034

    Back to the whiteboard!! I'm doing some work on my most recent script and I came across what I thought was a teachable moment for any young/old/aspiring/established screenwriters and decided to whip out my iPhone and record a vlog just for you guys. Enjoy!! Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/

    11 min

  8. 04/15/2019

    "My TOP FIVE Things I Have Going on RIGHT NOW!!!" - RynoRyder's Vlog Ep. 033

    I've been head-down writing and grinding that I haven't posted a video in a while so I wanted to give you all an update with my TOP FIVE things that have the most "legs" right now. To purchase a copy of my book, "Black Angel"go to the Amazon link here:  https://www.amazon.com/Black-Angel-Bipolar-too-story/dp/1090860080/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=ryan+mccoy+black+angel&qid=1555361215&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Follow updates for the graphic novel on Instagram:  @graphicnovelapocalypse Or, you can visit the website:  www.apocalypsegraphicnovel.com Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/

    9 min
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This is a place where I talk about the REAL struggles of being an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles. I talk about Hollywood and the Studio system, and where I see the future of filmmaking going. I hope to inspire the next generation of filmmakers so they don’t fall into the same traps that I did.

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  • Creator
    Ryan McCoy
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan McCoy
  • Show Website
    Rynoryder’s Podcast