Episode #031 - Ryan Girard

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Moving is hard. It’s even harder if you are in the film business, where new connections are to be made in a possibly unfamiliar area. We talk with someone who recently moved from Cleveland to Austin. Ryan Girard is a director and editor, who has worked on projects for companies like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Vitamix. He talks with us today about making connections when moving to a new place, adapting to the new location, and dealing with one of the worst snowstorms in Texas history, among others.

Talking Points

-How the Austin film scene compares to Cleveland and how Ryan found connections during his time there

-How he adapted from the Midwest to the heart of Texas

-Making the shift from directing to editing during the Pandemic

-Staying creative during the Pandemic

-The value of having on-set editors

-Ryan’s interest in filming cars

-Promoting your work through reels

-How his interest in music connects with his filmmaking skills

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IG: ryanfgirard

Link: ryanfgirard.com