Ryan Moore
Directing
Biography
Ryan Moore is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who spent his teenage years in the Philippines prior to attending the University of Southern California. He directed and produced his first feature film documentary "MANNY" about Manny Pacquiao (narrated by Liam Neeson) which had its premiere at the South By Southwest Film Festival & TCL Chinese Theater, won the Menkes Audience Award at the Reel Asian Film Festival in Toronto and was nominated for Epiphany “Most Inspiring” Movie Award by MovieGuide.
Known For
From abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon, Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen-year-old weighing ninety-eight pounds with the goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost twenty years later, when he fights, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete standstill to watch. Regarded for his ability to bring people together, Pacquiao entered the political arena in 2010. As history’s first boxing congressman, Pacquiao now fights for his people both inside and outside of the ring. Now at the height of his career, he is faced with maneuvering an unscrupulous sport while maintaining his political duties. The question now is, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?
Manny
An award-winning short film about a Filipino manong who left his homeland in search of a better life in America. As he grapples with his own unfulfilled dreams, he discovers a newfound purpose in teaching his grandson how to dance, leading to a transformative journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
When We Danced
Dive into a rabbit hole of fire and dust with one of the most captivating experiences in the world: Burning Man. Follow participants as they explore the temporary city that exists for a week before its attractions are burned to dust.