Ryan Rivard
Creative Producer. Problem-Solver. Collaborator.
I’m Ryan Rivard, a New York City–based producer with over a decade of experience bridging creativity and logistics across branded content, documentaries, and narrative projects. I bring a calm focus, collaborative spirit, and a belief that the best work lives somewhere between structure and spontaneity.
As Senior Producer at Red Summit Productions, I’ve led projects for clients including Walmart, PayPal, Netflix, GMC, HSBC, and Columbia University—overseeing everything from branded campaigns to large-scale corporate productions. My work has taken me across the country, managing crews in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Nashville, Chicago, and beyond.
Before Red Summit, I spent nearly a decade at Reel Works in Brooklyn, mentoring emerging filmmakers while producing content for American Express, Columbia University, the National Parks Service, and Samsung. I rose from Associate Producer to Head of Production, honing both my storytelling craft and leadership skills.
ON SET / BTS
Beyond the Day Job
Outside client work, I’ve written, directed, and produced short films (OkStupid, b l u s h), co-founded Frisson Films—a nonprofit creating cinematic expressions of classical music—and produced award-winning animation and documentary projects. My personal work often blends surrealism, internal daydreams, and atmospheric textures, drawing inspiration from David Lynch, Harmony Korine, and the desert landscapes I love to photograph.
Off-Set
When I’m not on set or deep in an edit, you can find me running (currently training for the NYC Marathon), exploring new hiking trails, curating moody road trip playlists, or chasing golden-hour light with a camera in hand. I’ve been known to plan vacations around both film-worthy locations and the perfect cup of coffee.
Let’s connect.
Whether you’re looking to collaborate on your next campaign, documentary, or music-driven project, I’d love to hear from you.