What! Why?

What! Why? is an experimental short comedy film about a man trying desperately to understand his bizarre drug trip, taking him on an absurd journey through Brooklyn. It will be publicly available by the end of the year.

SNAP

Shot in February of 2018, Snap, is a 4 minute, black and white, horror film without dialogue. Shot, edited and directed by Ryland Swartz, written by Fabian Valenz. It was selected to screen at the 2018 Bleedingham Film Festival as well as U-Horror Fest, where it won Best Psychological Horror.

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KILL THE DEVIL

Kill the Devil is a short film, written and directed by Ryland Swartz, about an uncompromising young writer/actress who tries to pitch a new screenplay but can't get anyone to listen. The film has screened at the Los Angeles Film and Script Festival, the California Women's Film Festival, and The Independent Cinema Showcase.

OTHER SHORT FILMS

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Aborted Monster

An experimental short film which requires headphones and a full screen to best appreciate.

2 minutes, 48 seconds. 2017

hot water

A young woman struggles to be treated like a human being.

7 minutes, 3 seconds.  2016.

Alien Romance

A young man struggles with his individuality, alienation and longing for love.

15 minutes, 51 seconds. 2014.

A NICE PAIR OF PANTS

A Nice Pair of Pants is a feature length, screwball comedy, film, written and directed by Ryland Swartz. Completed in 2016. It is not publicly available at present.

Music Videos

The Official Music Video for Move Sexy by Equanimous, filmed in one shot.

Uploaded by Ryland Swartz on 2017-03-15.

Uploaded by Ryland Swartz on 2017-03-15.