{{Short description|American film producer (born 1984)}}
{{Infobox person | image = Ryan Binse (cropped).jpg | caption = Binse in 2019 | birth_name = Ryan William Binse | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|12|05}} | birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S. | education = Excelsior University (BS)<br>American Film Institute (MFA) | occupation = Film producer | employer = {{Plainlist| *HBO *Silver Pictures }} | notable_works = {{Plainlist| *''Project MKHEXE'' *''A Rodeo Film'' *''South of 8'' *''We All Die Alone'' }} | parents = {{Plainlist| *George Binse *Mary Bick }} }}
'''Ryan William Binse''' is an American film producer and United States Navy veteran who produced the films ''Project MKHEXE'' (2025), ''South of 8'' (2016), ''A Rodeo Film'' (2019), and ''We All Die Alone'' (2021). He served in the U.S. Navy from 2005–2016 before his career in film production through the UCLA Extension and AFI Conservatory.
==Personal life== Binse was born in Houston, Texas,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Watch American Film Institute Movies |url=https://watch.afi.com/talent/ryan-binse-359879 |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=American Film Institute |language=en}}</ref> to George Binse and Mary Bick in 1984. He graduated in 2003 from James E. Taylor High School and joined the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program. Binse began training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |author=((Katy News)) |date=2005-08-26 |title=HOMETOWN HEROES |url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy-news/article/HOMETOWN-HEROES-1487401.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221023139/https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy-news/article/HOMETOWN-HEROES-1487401.php |archive-date=2023-12-21 |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> He was promoted to petty officer first class and served until 2016 when he received a Bachelor of Science – Nuclear at Excelsior College and Certificate – Producing at UCLA Extension.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-05-08 |title=Meet Ryan Binse of Nu Dymensionz - Voyage LA Magazine {{!}} LA City Guide |url=https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-ryan-binse-nu-dymensionz-central/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=Voyage LA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Binse Producer/Production Manager Los Angeles, CA |url=https://www.backstage.com/crew/ryan-binse/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=Backstage}}</ref>
==Career== In 2017, Binse was fixing electrical boxes on ships<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Chuck N. |date=2019-08-01 |title=Help for Veterans Seeking Movie/Entertainment Jobs |url=https://veterans.nv.gov/help-for-veterans-seeking-movie-entertainment-jobs/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221015214/https://veterans.nv.gov/help-for-veterans-seeking-movie-entertainment-jobs/ |archive-date=2023-12-21 |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=Nevada Department of Veterans Services |language=en-US}}</ref> when he produced ''Fletcher and Jenks'', a film initially made for the 48 Hour Film Project, that received multiple nominations at GI Film Festival San Diego.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=David |date=2017-10-20 |title=Local talent at a patriotic event |url=https://sdnews.com/local-talent-at-a-patriotic-event/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220230628/https://sdnews.com/local-talent-at-a-patriotic-event/ |archive-date=2023-12-20 |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=SDNews |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2018, he found work in the production department at HBO through Veterans in Media & Entertainment Internship program.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":3" /> In 2019, he produced ''A Rodeo Film'' by Darius Dawson when he got his Master of Fine Arts – Producing at AFI Conservatory<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pedersen |first=Erik |date=2019-10-29 |title=AFI Fest Raises Curtain On Full 2019 Lineup |url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/afi-fest-2019-full-lineup-1202771691/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Jason |date=2020-03-14 |title=SGFF Announces 2020 Festival Awards |url=http://southgeorgiafilm.com/2020/03/14/sgff-announces-2020-festival-awards/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=South Georgia Film Festival |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> and interned at Silver Pictures. Dawson said he and Binse plan to turn that project into a feature film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baranowska |first=Carmela |date=2021-07-09 |title=Focus on AFI Conservatory - A Rodeo Film |url=http://www.wearemovingstories.com/we-are-moving-stories-films/2021/7/9/a-rodeo-film |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=We Are Moving Stories |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022, a film he produced called ''We All Die Alone'' screened at GI Film Festival San Diego<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-30 |title=GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Film Lineup for 2022 Season |url=https://gifilmfestivalsd.org/2023/media-room/2022-media-releases/gi-film-festival-san-diego-announces-film-lineup-for-2022-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328095031/https://gifilmfestivalsd.org/2023/media-room/2022-media-releases/gi-film-festival-san-diego-announces-film-lineup-for-2022-season/ |archive-date=2023-03-28 |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=GI Film Festival San Diego |language=en-US}}</ref> and Dances with Films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WE ALL DIE ALONE {{!}} Dances With Films |url=https://danceswithfilms.com/we-all-die-alone/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Dances with Films |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2025, Binse produced Gerald Robert Waddell's film ''Project MKHEXE'' which included a crew of AFI alumni.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-17 |title=What to Watch: April 2025 |url=https://www.afi.com/news/what-to-watch-april-2025/ |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=American Film Institute |language=en}}</ref> The film was exclusively released on Screambox.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=DiVincenzo |first=Alex |date=2025-04-25 |title=Your New Found Footage Obsession ‘Project MKHEXE’ Hits SCREAMBOX Tuesday [Trailer] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3865856/your-new-found-footage-obsession-project-mkhexe-hits-screambox-tuesday-trailer/ |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" |+Feature films !Year !Title !Producer !Actor !Role !Notes |- |2016 |''South of 8'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |SAF Assassin #1 |<ref name=":0" /> |- |2021 |''The Baby Pact'' |{{yes|Line producer}} |{{no}} |{{n/a}} |<ref name=":0" /> |- |2025 |''Project MKHEXE'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |Wyatt |<ref name=":6" /> |} {| class="wikitable" |+Short films !Year !Title !Producer !Notes |- |2016 |''Fletcher and Jenks'' |{{yes}} |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2017 |''John's Big Day'' |{{yes}} |Also writer, director, editor, cinematography by Ray Gallardo |- |2019 |''A Rodeo Film'' |{{yes}} |<ref name=":0" /> |- |2021 |''We All Die Alone'' |{{yes}} |<ref name=":2" /> |- |2025 |''On Earth, as It Is in Heaven'' |{{yes}} |Directed by Michael Cudlitz |}
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" !Festival !Year !Title !Award !Result !Ref. |- |48 Hour Film Project, San Diego |2016 | rowspan="2" |''Fletcher and Jenks'' |Best Film |{{nom}} | |- |GI Film Festival San Diego |2017 |Best Film Made by a Veteran or Service Member |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-06 |title=GI Film Festival San Diego Selects 12 Titles for Local Film Showcase |url=https://gifilmfestivalsd.org/2023/media-room/2017-media-releases/gi-film-festival-san-diego-selects-12-titles-for-local-film-showcase/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=GI Film Festival San Diego |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |San Diego Film Week | rowspan="2" |2017 | rowspan="2" |''South of 8'' |Best Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller Feature |{{won}} |<ref name="SDFW">{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816125900/http://sdfilmweek.com/2017/2017/sd-film-week-award-winners-juried-awards/|date=August 16, 2018|title=SD Film Week Award Winners- Juried Awards}}</ref> |- |San Diego Film Awards |Best Narrative Feature Film |{{nom}} |<ref>{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114142032/http://sdfilmweek.com/2017/2017/2017-san-diego-film-awards-nominations/|date=November 14, 2018|title=2017 San Diego Film Awards Nominations}}</ref> |- |American Black Film Festival | rowspan="2" |2020 | rowspan="2" |''A Rodeo Film'' |HBO Short Film Award |{{partial|Finalist}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-25 |title=Finalists Announced For The 2020 American Black Film Festival’s Annual HBO Short Film Competition |url=https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/finalists-announced-2020-american-black-film-festivals-annual-hbo-short-film?language_content_entity=en&fb |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=Warner Bros. Discovery |language=en}}</ref> |- |South Georgia Film Festival |Best Featurette |{{won}} |<ref name=":4" /> |- |Burbank International Film Festival | rowspan="6" |2022 | rowspan="6" |''We All Die Alone'' |Best LGBTQ Short Film |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 AWARD WINNERS / NOMINEES |url=https://www.burbankfilmfest.org/2022-award-winners-nominees |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=Burbank International Film Festival |language=en}}</ref> |- |Georgia Shorts Film Festival |Best Dark Comedy |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |title=GEORGIA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL - 2022 Award Nominations |url=https://cinemalife.org/georgiashortsfilmfestival/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410180842/http://cinemalife.org/georgiashortsfilmfestival/ |archive-date=2022-04-10 |access-date=2022-04-22 |work=Cinema Life}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema |Best Short Film |{{nom}} | rowspan="2" |<ref name="Indie: U-Z">{{Cite web |title=Indie: U-Z |url=https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-u-z |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225082255/https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-u-z |archive-date=2023-12-25 |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=LA Film Festivals |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Indie Spirit Award |{{won}} |- |Oceanside International Film Festival |Best Narrative Short Film |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |title=OIFF 2022 Winners |url=https://osidefilm.org/oiff-2022-winners/ |access-date=17 April 2022 |work=Oceanside International Film Festival}}</ref> |- |Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival |Best Narrative Short – Audience Choice Award |{{won}} |<ref name="Indie: U-Z"/> |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|id=5336689}} *{{Rotten Tomatoes}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Binse, Ryan}} Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:AFI Conservatory alumni Category:Film producers from Texas Category:HBO people Category:Military personnel from Houston Category:United States Navy non-commissioned officers Category:Film producers from California Category:Excelsior College alumni Category:UCLA Extension alumni