Ryan Harpole (b. 1997)
Alias:
Ryan Orion
Birthplace:
Los Gatos, California, USA
Born:
March 24, 1997
Ryan Harpole is a post-production wizard from Discovery Bay, California, focusing primarily on narrative film editing. His involvement in the film industry began at a young age, having started acting when he was only 5 years old. His foray into editing commenced when he was just 10, after his mother gave him his first copy of Adobe Premiere. He went on to graduate from Loyola Marymount University in 2019 with a BFA in Film & TV Production, where he cut over 50 projects, ranging from short films, to web-series, music videos, advertisements, promos, and a feature film. Ryan has showcased his post-production prowess through collaborations with esteemed clients, among them Netflix, CBS, Amazon Studios, IMAX, and Technicolor. His short films have garnered acclaim at prestigious festivals, including the Nashville Film Festival and LA Shortsfest, both Academy Award-qualifying. Within his professional circle, Ryan is often lauded with monikers such as "The Fastest Cutter in the West" or "The Usain Bolt of Editing" by his peers. Driven by an unwavering passion for storytelling, Ryan persists in collaborating with a committed network of professionals to transform captivating visions into reality, one cut at a time.