Ryan Christopher Mcguire
| Ryan Christopher Mcguire | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 25, 1978 (age 45) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Sophia University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2004–present |
Ryan Christopher McGuire (born July 25, 1978) is a North American born Japanese and English storyteller. He founded the production company Cutters Studios Tokyo in 2012 under one standard principle — "if you are not having fun, you’re not doing good work."[1] For his extensive commercial work, his track record includes multiple Cannes Lions, numerous accolades at ADFEST and the Spikes Advertising Festival, a Hugo, a TED “Ads Worth Spreading” award, and a craft award at the 53rd ACC Awards in Japan.[2]
Early Life
Ryan Christopher McGuire was born in Chicago on July 25, 1978 to Cutters Studios founder, Tim McGuire. Ryan’s formative years were spent growing up in the advertising business. After venturing to Switzerland for high school, he subsequently chose Sophia University in Tokyo for his college studies. Upon graduating, Ryan did a quick stint in marketing before joining Cutters Studios in Chicago.[3] In 2005, he joined the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball as a personal interpreter to Tadahito Iguchi, the first Japanese player to win a World Series.[4]
Career
In 2004, Ryan joined Cutters Studios in Los Angeles, where he captained branded film campaigns for Volvo, Cadillac, Coca-Cola, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, as well as the launch of music video hosting service Vevo.[5] He has scripted and directed popular commercial spots for All Nippon Airways[6], Infiniti, BMW, Mini, Nike, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, YKK, Baycourt Club, and Hyatt Hotels. Ryan is currently in pre-production on a feature film premiering in theaters in 2024.
Filmography
Commercials
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Clear the Pitch | Director |
| 2017 | Minohodonoshirasu | Director |
| 2018 | A History of Hyatt Hotels | Director |
| 2019 | Click – Track | Director |
| 2020 | Journey of Light: Episode 1 | Director |
| Journey of Light: Episode 2 | Director | |
| Journey of Light: Episode 3 | Director | |
| 2020 | Calm X Energy International | Director |
| 2020 | Dreams Shouldn't Wait | Director |
| 2021 | Yokohama Baycourt Club | Director |
| 2021 | Mini | Director |
| 2022 | Always Looking Ahead | Director |
| 2023 | The New Dawn | Director |
Accolades
2016: Cannes Lions – Silver Lion (Clear the Pitch)
2016: Spikes Asia Awards – Gold (Clear the Pitch)
2017: ADFEST – Bronze for Editing and Cinematography (Minohodonoshirazu)
References
- ↑ Altman, Randi (2014-12-05). "Quick Chat: Cutters Tokyo MD/editor Ryan McGuire". postPerspective. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ says, Big Mac (2017-04-07). "Cutters Studios Tokyo's managing director Ryan McGuire takes to the stage at AdFest 2017". Campaign Brief Asia. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ Altman, Randi (2014-12-05). "Quick Chat: Cutters Tokyo MD/editor Ryan McGuire". postPerspective. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ "Ryan McGuire – –". shots Awards. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ "Cutters Studios opens office in Tokyo | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ "Reflecting on the Past to Fly in the Future|ANA GROUP STORIES". ANA GROUP STORIES. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
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