"SYD & MIKE" WINNING AWARDS

The masses have spoken folks, and they have decided that SYD & MIKE was their favorite comedy pilot at the 8th Annual SeriesFest Denver… we won the audience award! Our EP Steve Pink (Hot Tub Time Machine) was even a ble to join us on the red carpet. A big thanks to the SeriesFest team for hosting a sold out, spectacular, premiere. If all goes well you’ll be able to catch season 1 of the show on a streaming platform near you!

L to R: Ryan Scafuro, Steve Pink, Sydney Davis, Mike Holt, Carl Conway Macguire

Directing New Sketch Comedy Series "SYD & MIKE"

It’s been some time since I’ve posted, but for good reason. Beginning last summer I’ve been working with the incredible talented Sydney Davis, Mike Holt, and Carl Conway MacGuire on a new sketch comedy show. We banged out 5 very quick sketches, and now are shopping this little bit of genius around to folks. We even convinced Steve Pink (HOT TUB TIME MACHINE) to join us as an EP. If you are interested in seeing the pilot in full, just send me a message over on the contact page.

Or you could just copy paste this link which actually seems easier.

ryan@ryanscafuro.com

Until then here is our teaser. Enjoy!

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New comedy series from executive producer Samantha Bee. Cinematography by director of photography Ryan Scafuro. Shot on location in New York, London, Miami, and Scotland.

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Phantom Cowboys now available on iTunes and Amazon Prime Video

You can now purchase, rent, or stream PHANTOM COWBOYS on iTunes (worldwide) and Amazon Prime Video. Just follow the links or click on the image below.

So proud of everyone who worked on this film and grateful to those who supported us along the way... and humbled by the trust that Larry, Nick and Ty extended to us year after year. It's been a long road, but it is so meaningful to finally be able to share the film far and wide. 

DOC NYC Cinematography Panel

Very honored to have been invited to speak on a cinematography panel at DOC NYC in Manhattan this past week. The panel, called THE INVISIBLE CINEMATOGRAPHER PARADOX, was moderated by Amir Husak and other panelists included Iris Ng (Shirkers, Stories We Tell), Rudy Valdez (The Sentence), and Laela Kilbourn (This is Home, Swim Team). We discussed the concept of objectivity (and conversely, subjectivity) in documentary film and even geeked out about cameras a bit afterward. Thanks to Peter Cooper for the photo!

Relocating to London

I have a bit of exciting news to announce… after 10 years in NYC I will be moving to the UK! Beginning July 2016 I will be based out of London, but still available as a director and director of photography for long term projects in the US. 

Because I hold dual nationality in the US and Europe, I will easily be able to work for UK/European based productions in the US, and likewise for US productions throughout Europe without any need for a visa or international paperwork.

I feel quite privileged to be able to expand my commercial and filmmaking network in Europe, and I look forward to meeting new colleagues along the way. Please do reach out if you need help on a project, or if you would just like to connect! Cheers!