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Daniel Ryan is an independent filmmaker and visual artist from Chicago, IL. Daniel’s early video installations and projects included custom works for GenArt as well as the Art Institute of Chicago. Through these outlets, his artwork has been displayed in such venues as Chicago's Millennium Park, Union Station and The Art Institute of Chicago. Nationally, his work has been displayed at shows and events from New York to Los Angeles, including customized installation pieces for both cities’ 2008 Fashion Week.

Along with installation art for galleries and shows, Daniel focuses his creative energy on developing short films as well as collaborating with various musical acts; his latest being a recent effort with Interpol.

Recently, Daniel completed his third film collaboration with Carlos Dengler. The 25-minute short, entitled My Friends Told Me About You, was co-written, photographed, directed and co-edited by Daniel this past year. Leaving almost everything in his life up for interpretation, Daniel states that the film is simply the story of “a failed arrangement”.

Continuing work in the format, another short film entitled The Diary of Eloise Painter, is currently in production under his direction in Pell Lake, Wisconsin.

Daniel Ryan is currently penning a feature film as well as directing assorted music videos over the forthcoming months. Feel free to periodically view the WORK page to see his latest projects as they progress.