Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
How do you get your first feature made? It's the question every aspiring filmmaker wants answered. Today Ryan speaks with Ricky Staub—writer, director, and entrepreneur. After coming off the success of his first narrative project, The Cage, Ricky connected with the producers that would help make his first feature a reality.
He and Ryan cover everything from his years working under the prolific producer Sam Mercer, to starting his own commercial company to hone his technical craft. They explore and dive deep into a discussion about the path and experiences of writing and directing his first feature film.
How do you get your first feature made? It's the question every aspiring filmmaker wants answered. Today Ryan speaks with Ricky Staub—writer, director, and entrepreneur. After coming off the success of his first narrative project, The Cage, Ricky connected with the producers that would help make his first feature a reality.
He and Ryan cover everything from his years working under the prolific producer Sam Mercer, to starting his own commercial company to hone his technical craft. They explore and dive deep into a discussion about the path and experiences of writing and directing his first feature film.
