RYAN CHAVEZ

1661 Madeira Circle Los Angeles, 94954 (707) 241-5785 ryanpchavez@gmail.com ryanchavezfilm.com

OBJECTIVE
To be a film director.

SUMMARY
I am a visually creative person, and I have been making short films ever since I was a little kid. I graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production and have learned from some of the most experienced film professors in the country. I have attached a portfolio of my current works to showcase my talent and experience in filmmaking.

EDUCATION
Chapman University Orange, CaliforniaFilm Production, 2020

SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Internship, Lightstorm Entertainment
Santa Monica, California Summer of 2018 and 2019 In 2018, I was offered an internship at Lightstorm Entertainment, where I worked side-by-side with the visionaries behind Avatar 4, which came out that year.

I am great at time managing. I have the ability to work under pressure. I know how to use a professional grade camera. I have had experience on many different films, and I know what

it takes to be a creative and Accomplishments I learned the hard work that goes into set building and pre production. I learned how to deal with actors and actresses on a schedule. I learned to work with others in a professional film production. responsible filmmaker.

Story Internship, Pixar Animation Studios

Emeryville, California Summer of 2020 In Emeryville, California I worked as a Story Intern, which had me at tables with screenwriters John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton, learning what it takes to start and end a story perfectly. I also watched Character Development, and how character changes throughout the movie are important for the film to succeed. Accomplishments

REFERENCES
Pete Docter, Creative Vice President, Pixar Andrew Stanton, Pixar Mark Andrews, Pixar John Lasseter, CEO, Pixar Anne Beatts, Professor, Chapman Univeristy Sheldon Gin, Professor, SFO

Observed some of the most critically acclaimed storytellers of our time come up with ideas and plotlines for Inside Out 3.

Came up with the Toy Story World Tour marketing idea that earned the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Learned the key elements of storytelling on Pablo from John Lasseter.

Assistant Art Director, Marvel Entertainment

New York, New York 2023-2028 In 2023, I moved to New York where I worked for 5 years as an Assistant Art Director. I co-lead meetings of art direction, which consisted of fashion, makeup, filmography, set design, set building, and computer animation. I worked with inspiring film visionaries and created the look and feel of three Marvel films. Accomplishments

Assisted the leadership of a specific group of 12 people that helped in designing three Marvel films.

Assisted in creating the biggest selling Marvel Entertainment film of all time, Avengers 3. Pitched ideas, helped, and got involved with the creation of many secondary characters in the movie Antman 4.