Originally from Forfar, Scotland (born in the same hospital as AC/DC’s Bon Scott- Though 42 years later and without the rock vocals). Ryan is a multi-skilled director in theatre and film/TV production with additional experience in editing, graphics and cinematography.

Starting his career 18 years ago editing for Angus Council and Young scot before starting his first company and moving quickly to create work for Red Bull, STV, BBC and years later continued his successes in international TV and recently directed Christmas in the Highlands on US Lifetime channel and US TV movie Deadly Doula (2021).

In theatre and tours Ryan has work on 50+ productions in various capacities including director and AV designer. Most recently and notably on The Steamie at the SSE Hydro, Arena show as camera director; A/D and AV designer.

Ryan has directed multiple shorts and domestic commercial and theatre promotions along with two independent feature films which garnered international awards for best director and best film.

Other credits include media designs for the official ‘Wicked’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ UK Tours, John Byrnes Cuttin a Rug and the 30th Anniversary of the Steamie and the Steamie at the Hydro.

We offer many services to all scales of production in corporate, short/feature and music based productions for film and theatre including:

Precision, detailed and creative work made with passion and care. Working in fast paced environments from early in his career was the perfect training ground. Dreamcastle has never missed a deadline.

Ryan is a lifelong fan of the magical and escapist worlds of Steven Spielberg but also of the absurdist world of art house. These also translate onto stage through the creation of detailed direction and design work. Directing works with precision and lighting often found in film noir. Creativity aside, Ryan loves stories and finding a story to tell, and that includes in more corporate and commercial endeavours too. Finding interesting ways to bring ideas to life.