Hi! I’m a Filmmaker, Actor, Photographer & Mentor

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Filmmaker

I am a multi-award winning Writer/Director of fiction and documentary films. My work has screened at film festivals around the world such as: The Cambridge Film Festival, The Toronto Smartphone Film Festival & London Short Film Festival.

As a documentary director & cameraperson I have made films with The University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, The Cambridge Film Trust, Hoipolloi, New International Encounter Theatre, The Junction, and Kettles Yard Art Gallery.

 
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Actor

I am a professional screen & voice actor with experience in short films, feature films, music videos, podcasts and YouTube content. I co-host the WTFWYD? podcast.

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Photographer

I am a street, nature, & portraiture photographer. I share my work for free online, and I am available for portrait & event photography.

 
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Mentor

I am a filmmaking mentor. I have been teaching people how to make films for over 10 years. I am available for mentoring or talks for individuals, schools or organisations. Online or in person. Clients include BFI, University of Cambridge, and Red Balloon Leaner Centres.

rydcook@gmail.com