Ryan Hughes

Ryan Hughes

312-208-3493 rphughes5@

Profile
Passionate storyteller who has written across many mediums and formats such as: Feature films, TV pilots, and Sketch Comedy. Brief Accolades include: Selling a pilot for “Just For Laughs”, writing viral videos, winning a major screenplay contest, and writing/directing original, award-winning, short films.
Experience
Genuine Jerks, Sketch Comedy Group, Jan 2014 - Current Los Angeles, CA
Writer and performer for a live sketch and video comedy troupe that performed at various, LA comedy clubs such as: Comedy Central Stage, The Groundlings, & Second City
Co-wrote and starred in two viral videos, one of which premiered on Good Morning America, Funny or Die and The Today Show
Daily experience in front and behind a camera, crew, and large audiences
Showcased unique storytelling in the post production process by way of editing.

CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase, Aug 2016 - Feb 2017 Studio City, CA
Selected from over 1,000 applicants to write for the annual CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase
Wrote sketches for a diverse group of actors and performers who are currently on major network tv shows
Collaborated with fellow LA writers and brought a midwestern sensibility that created original material

Planet H Productions, Aug 2017 - Current Neosho, MO
Founder and creator of multimedia production company, born from the desire to create and motivated by the desire to promote a thoughtful existence through entertainment
Wrote, directed, edited and produced a variety of short films with global perspective and local distribution; accepted into Magic Silver Screen Festival, FLICKFAIR Film Festival, Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival, Depth of Field International Film Festival, 13Horror Film Fest
Award Winner of Art-House Film for ‘sonder’ at the Depth of Field International Film Fest, Best Experimental Short for “sonder” at Magic Silver Screen Festival, Finalist for ‘Spook Light’ at the 13Horror Film Fest
Wrote, directed and edited local commercials, on-line advertisements, and short documentaries

Mental Dimes Sports Writer, April 2022- Current Remote/Online
Created original published articles covering current sports teams.
Researched specific material regarding athletes, trades, management, etc.
Applied personal style with humorous flavor to original published articles.
Created opinionated takes on certain topics regarding major sports moves and headlines.
Created top ten lists for Mental Dimes’ weekly articles covering various sports.

Crowder College/Upwork, June 2023- Current Remote/Neosho, MO
Teacher of Introduction to Screenwriting for Crowder College’s Summer Upward Bound Program
Compensated for Assist/Feedback for multiple screenplays for Upwork online.


Education
Bachelor of Arts; Communications Degree Degree Confirmed 2004
Missouri Southern State University
Second City Chicago, Conservatory Graduate Chicago, IL 2009
Aquila-Morong Studio, Professional Scene Study Los Angeles, CA 2010

Writing Accolades
WiLL - Writer - *Winner of 2023 Breaking Walls Thriller Screenplay Competition
WiLL - Runner-up- MidWest Weirdfest
WiLL - Finalist- Creative World Awards, Screenplay Festival, 13horror film & Screenplay Contest
WiLL - Semifinalist- Fade-In Awards
WiLL - Quartefinalist- Pitch Now Screenplay Competition
Mental Dimes - Writer - Various published articles for sports website.
Kangaroo Club - co-writer - half hour comedy pilot produced by Just for Laughs
f r i s s o n - writer - finalist - 13Horror Screenplay Contest
f r i s s o n - writer - semifinalist - Stage 32 Search For New Blood Screenwriters Contest
f r i s s o n - writer - semifinalist - Fade In Awards Thriller Competition
GILT - co-writer - semifinalist - PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Succubus - co-writer - quarterfinalist - PAGE International Screenwriting Awards