Ryan Koo

Ryan Koo

Personal Details

Biography

Ryan Koo's debut feature film, Amateur, premiered in 2018, boasting an impressive cast featuring Michael Rainey Jr., Josh Charles, Brian White, and Sharon Leal. This Netflix Original Film and Sundance Screenwriters Lab selection garnered significant attention in the industry.

Notably, Koo received the prestigious Sundance Asian American Fellowship, in addition to support from Tribeca, IFP, and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. His short version of Amateur achieved remarkable success, winning multiple awards at various film festivals and earning a Vimeo Staff Pick.

Koo's accomplishments extend beyond his feature film work. His web series, The West Side, earned him the Webby Award for Best Drama Series and secured a spot on Filmmaker Magazine's list of 25 New Faces of Film.

Furthermore, Ryan Koo is the visionary Founder and CEO of No Film School, a renowned filmmaking website that has become a go-to resource for aspiring filmmakers.

Career

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2018
Amateur
Amateur as Director, Writer