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b'Ryan Bury is originally from Perrysburg, Ohio. Since graduating Bowling Green State University, he has lived and worked in Los Angeles. He\\u2019s been the post-production manager on TV shows like America\\u2019s Got Talent, The X Factor, The Secret Lives of Americans and more. He\\u2019s a co-founder of Burning Shade Productions, and together with Sean Cruser he has written and produced many short films and features.\\n\\n\\u201cSave up a little money and just do it.\\u201d\\n\\nIn this episode we learn about how Ryan got into filmmaking, his passion for Classic films, his move to Los Angeles, and how he connected with Sean Cruser to form Burning Shade Productions. We dig into Ryan\\u2019s writing process, his work in TV, what he does as a producer and his year of reading a book a week. He even reveals his cocktail of choice. Hint: It tastes like a campfire. Some great stuff in this one and it\\u2019s always fun to catch up with Ryan.\\n\\n\\u201cWhat would Billy Wilder do?\\u201d\\n\\nIf you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes and let us know.\\n\\n- - - - -\\n5 Key Takeaways\\n\\n1. As a writer living in Los Angeles, it\\u2019s crucial to get work that pays the bills and allows you the time to write.\\n\\n2. Everything seems to move extra slow in LA. Don\\u2019t loose sight of your goals and keep making progress.\\n\\n3. Keep a small notebook and jot down any idea you have, good or bad.\\n\\n4. When writing dialogue ask yourself, \\u201cWould the words alone be enough to captivate the audience?\\u201d\\n\\n5. Don\\u2019t be someone that sits around and waits for something to happen. Go make it happen.\\n \\n- - - - -\\nShow Notes (Ep 19)\\n\\nIntro and where Ryan grew up [01:30]\\nThe movies Ryan was obsessed with as a kid [04:30]\\nMajoring in Film Production at BGSU [06:40]\\nMeeting Sean Cruser and writing process [09:40]\\nMoving to Los Angeles [16:11]\\nGetting steady work in Los Angeles [18:39]\\nHow Burning Shade Productions came about [20:29]\\nFinding Actors and Crew [24:26]\\nThe making of Adrift [26:08]\\nWhat\\u2019s next for Burning Shade Productions [31:18]\\nBiggest Obstacles or Fears [32:54]\\nHow to get self in writing zone [34:36]\\nHow do you improve your skills [36:28]\\nThe book a week project [38:47]\\nWhat are you most passionate about right now [49:59]\\nDrink of Choice [54:27]\\nFavorite writers and filmmakers [55:38]\\nFinal advice for novice filmmakers [59:58]'