Sundance Institute
Storycraft in the Age of AI: Narratology, Structure and the Human Voice
February 2026
Filmmaker Magazine
Independent Film's Next Chapter - 2026
Is Microbudget Production the Response to the Industry’s Devaluation of the Dramatic Feature Film?
Mike S. Ryan explains why cinema will survive, despite the recent explosion of quality long-form cable series.
The Feel-Bad Film - October 2016
Happiness is Overrated: A New Book Examines the Arthouse Sub-genre, “the Feel-Bad Film”
Mike S. Ryan challenges the current preoccupations of our independent film scene.
Producer Mike S. Ryan's notes on the current state of indie distribution.
Lena Olin-starring A Posthumous Woman wraps production.
Hammer to Nail
A website devoted to building a home for ambitious film. Featuring reviews and essays by Mike S. Ryan and others.
Mike S. Ryan’s (Very Biased) Favorite Low-Budget Indies Of The Decade
Variety Magazine
10 Producers to Watch: Mike S. Ryan
Talkhouse Magazine
The True Cost of Making Free In Deed
