Director: Ryan Schwenn

Biography: Ryan Schwenn is an American editor, producer, and director known for his various short films, including Lights (2018), Smoke Break (2020), and This Isn't a Requiem, It's a Séance (2023). His narrative and documentary work have been selected for film festivals across the United States. He also is a frequent collaborator in the Austin film community on a variety of films, including Bahala Na (2023), Walter (2022), Rocky Road (2023), and more. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he is also a frequent actor, screenwriter, and cinematographer.