Ryan Manuud is a festival award-winning director and performer from Long Island NY, now living in Los Angeles, CA. Manuud grew up in the entertainment industry acting in minor roles and as a professional dancer for national commercials, the New York Knicks, and as a background dancer for Justin Bieber. These experiences led Manuud to pursue a career in filmmaking, later becoming the Student Director for CommAgency, as well as taking part in a semester program in Los Angeles, CA where he worked as a development intern for production companies such as Dark Castle Entertainment and Stampede Ventures. He was granted the highest honor of being named Student Marshall of the film production major upon graduation from the Penn State Bellisario College of Communication. Post Graduation, Manuud landed the production associate role for the New York Islanders, covering all content from in-game action, mini-series documentaries, social media coverage, and game presentation pumpers. Manuud also currently works for Revolution Talent, creating short-form reels that improve client relations and long-form documentary/reality TV style content for streaming. Having recently moved to Los Angeles, Manuud continues his pursuits as a storyteller by continuing to write, direct, and edit in the entertainment capital of the world.

Ryan M. Manuud

Ryan Manuud is a festival award-winning director and performer from Long Island NY, now living in Los Angeles, CA. Manuud grew up in the entertainment industry acting in minor roles and as a professional dancer for national commercials, the New York Knicks, and as a background dancer for Justin Bieber. These experiences led Manuud to pursue a career in filmmaking, later becoming the Student Director for CommAgency, as well as taking part in a semester program in Los Angeles, CA where he worked as a development intern for production companies such as Dark Castle Entertainment and Stampede Ventures. He was granted the highest honor of being named Student Marshall of the film production major upon graduation from the Penn State Bellisario College of Communication. Post Graduation, Manuud landed the production associate role for the New York Islanders, covering all content from in-game action, mini-series documentaries, social media coverage, and game presentation pumpers. Manuud also currently works for Revolution Talent, creating short-form reels that improve client relations and long-form documentary/reality TV style content for streaming. Having recently moved to Los Angeles, Manuud continues his pursuits as a storyteller by continuing to write, direct, and edit in the entertainment capital of the world.

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Ryan Manuud is a festival award-winning director and performer from Long Island NY, now living in Los Angeles, CA. Manuud grew up in the entertainment industry acting in minor roles and as a professional dancer for national commercials, the New York Knicks, and as a background dancer for Justin Bieber. These experiences led Manuud to pursue a career in filmmaking, later becoming the Student Director for CommAgency, as well as taking part in a semester program in Los Angeles, CA where he worked as a development intern for production companies such as Dark Castle Entertainment and Stampede Ventures. He was granted the highest honor of being named Student Marshall of the film production major upon graduation from the Penn State Bellisario College of Communication. Post Graduation, Manuud landed the production associate role for the New York Islanders, covering all content from in-game action, mini-series documentaries, social media coverage, and game presentation pumpers. Manuud also currently works for Revolution Talent, creating short-form reels that improve client relations and long-form documentary/reality TV style content for streaming. Having recently moved to Los Angeles, Manuud continues his pursuits as a storyteller by continuing to write, direct, and edit in the entertainment capital of the world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Associate at New York Islanders
September 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Produced TV-aired mini sports documentaries/features, game presentation promos, and social media content; filmed and edited NHL game action, fans, player interviews, and coach availabilities used for promotional material.
Head Videographer/Editor/Content Creator/Live Production Assistant at Revolution Talent / DanceOne
July 1, 2022 - Present
Film, edit and design long-form docuseries, short-form social media content, and sports montage videos; directed live production streaming of 'Battle of the Champions' national dance championship.
Student Director at CommAgency
May 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Oversaw several departments of the agency, ran client and staff meetings, managed day-to-day operations.
Production Executive at CommAgency
December 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Oversaw a team of a director, producer and 3 videographers and guided subordinates throughout production; held weekly trainings, taught fundamental filmmaking techniques in all stages of production.
Director / Director of Production at CommAgency
May 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Directly interacted with clients to understand video needs and determine deliverables; led team of 6 members.
Video Production Editor at CommAgency
December 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Specialized in short, documentary-style and narrative videos and commercials for clients.
Development Intern/Production Assistant at Stampede Ventures
May 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Worked in production on Amazon film escorting talent to and from set and delivered timely script coverage.
Development Intern at Dark Castle Entertainment
May 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Designed look books for films in development as well as provided script coverage.
Production Assistant at Yella, Inc.
September 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Assisted producers with equipment check, green room traffic, lighting, rigging for Penn State TV Spot Promo “Power” (commercial shown during Penn State college football games on ESPN and ABC).
Director/Editor at Ryan Manuud Films
September 1, 2017 - Present
Create, write, direct and produce festival-nominated films and client advertisement videos.
Professional Dancer and Entertainer/Sports Reporter at Madison Square Garden Entertainment
July 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025
Knicks City Kids – dancer at NBA Knicks basketball games; Knicks Kid Reporter – interviewed professional athletes including NBA players, sports and entertainment figures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Production at The Pennsylvania State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Tele Award
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Delta Kappa Alpha Cinematic Society
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Penn State Bellisario Film Student Marshall
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Penn State “Scholar of Excellence”
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Bellisario Dean Hardin’s Cabinet
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
THON DRCM/OPP
January 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025
All-American High School Film Festival Nominee / Three-time Official Selection
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Justin Bieber Background Dancer
January 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services