In 2004, Ryan J. Francis produced his first independently financed and distributed film, THE HELIX, LOADED to garner a premiere at the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater.

Prior to producing, Ryan spent over 20 years in entertainment as an actor. He has worked with Academy Award Winners Steven Spielberg, Robin Williams, and Dustin Hoffman in HOOK, and Emmy Award Winners Sela Ward and George Clooney on NBC’s SISTERS, which he was a series regular for its entire six year run.

Ryan had a blast working on the WWII epic STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS. He has also appeared in over 80 national commercials, having the lead role in selling products ranging from NINTENDO to BUDWEISER to TWIX.

Having grown up on movie sets and wearing everyone else’s shoes, Ryan knows how to get movies made. After more than two decades in this business, he has gained great access and relationships within the industry. Ryan can currently be seen in the upcoming comedy/slasher flick URBAN DECAY, or heard on the radio as the announcer for the new CW.