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Ryan Thomas Andersen(1985-2018)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Ryan Thomas Andersen was born March 20, 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up, Ryan was very artistic: he loved drawing, movies, and music of all genres. After graduating from Arcadia High School in 2003, Ryan went to Scottsdale Community College to study film. After 2 semesters he dropped out to work on a feature film as a non-paid PA in Superior, AZ. Ryan would soon go on to write, direct, shoot, and edit several short films winning numerous film awards, becoming the most leading filmmaker of Arizona by 2012. Andersen then went on to win the global contest Doritos Crash The Super Bowl in 2014 with his commercial 'Time Machine' which aired during the SuperBowl, becoming an immediate favorite for millions. In March 2014, he began creating the concept for IM'perfect (2016). After Ryan's script for IM'perfect (2016) received amazing reactions from friends, and professionals alike he began production. Andersen's Visceral Experience, IM'perfect marks the beginning of his grand entrance to the world of cinema.
BornMarch 20, 1985
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(32)
BornMarch 20, 1985
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(32)
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IMperfect (2016)
IMperfect
7.2
  • Writer
  • 2016
Jason Bateman, Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, and Ashraf Barhom in The Kingdom (2007)
The Kingdom
7.0
  • Transportation Department(Chris Cooper)
  • 2007
Doritos 2010 Super Bowl Challenge Commercial
Short
  • Writer
  • 2009
Michael Grimm in Michael Grimm: Old Biloxi (2011)
Michael Grimm: Old Biloxi
Music Video
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 2011

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  • IMperfect (2016)
    IMperfect
    7.2
    • writer
    • 2016
  • Doritos 2010 Super Bowl Challenge Commercial
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2009

Director



  • IMperfect (2016)
    IMperfect
    7.2
    • Director (attached)
    • 2016

Camera and Electrical Department



  • Michael Grimm in Michael Grimm: Old Biloxi (2011)
    Michael Grimm: Old Biloxi
    Music Video
    • camera operator
    • grip
    • 2011

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  • Born
    • March 20, 1985
    • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
  • Died
    • January 14, 2018
    • Phoenix, Arizona, USA(cancer)

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