Ryan Gielen

Ryan Gielen is a prominent figure in the film and entertainment industry, serving as the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Believe Limited.13 Based in Los Angeles, Gielen is an accomplished producer and director with a diverse portfolio of acclaimed projects.12

Career Highlights

Film Production:: Gielen has produced and directed several notable documentaries and feature films, including:

• "My Beautiful Stutter" (2021): A documentary executive produced by Paul Rudd and Mariska Hargitay12
• "Bombardier Blood" (2020): A documentary executive produced by Alex Borstein1
• "sometimes, i think about dying" (2019): Executive producer of this Sundance-featured and Academy Award-shortlisted film1
• "The Graduates" (2010): Director of this comedy, which ranked in the top ten comedies of all time on Hulu1
• "Turtle Hill, Brooklyn" (2013): Director of this feature film, which won the Audience Award for Best Narrative at LGBT NewFest1

Web Series and Interactive Media:: Gielen is a two-time WEBBY winner for his 2010 interactive web series "Deleted: The Game".1

Upcoming Projects:: He is currently involved in producing "Poster Child" (2025) and "Deliver Us" (2025).2

Professional Philosophy

At his core, Ryan Gielen is described as a dedicated artist who believes in using entertainment as a tool for positive change and transformation in people's lives.3

Additional Contributions

• Contributor to NoFilmSchool.com, Sundance Film Festival Artist Service's Blog, and Tribeca Film Fest Blog1
• Co-founder of DVD's to the Troops, which shipped an estimated 225,000 DVDs to American military personnel in war zones before closing in 20211

Ryan Gielen's work spans various genres and formats, showcasing his versatility and commitment to impactful storytelling in the entertainment industry.