2025-26 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Ryan Richmond

We’re pleased to share that 2025-26 Disney Program Director, Ryan Richmond, will be directing an episode of Hulu/Onyx/20th’s REASONABLE DOUBT! Originally a Washington, D.C. native, Ryan is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, studying under Spike Lee and Matthew Libatique. Ryan was a cinematographer for 12 years before transitioning to producing, directing and writing. His debut feature, MONEY MATTERS, was released on Netflix, and his movie, LYFE’S JOURNEY, earned him a nomination for Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Mini-Series, at the Black Reel Awards. Ryan has also directed original movies for networks like UPTv, TVOne, and Heart & Home. Previous stints include working as Director of Production for Magic Johnson’s cable network ASPIRE, producing campaigns for WarnerMedia and ad agencies such as Sparks & Honey and the Omnicom Group, and most recently, writing/producing for REASONABLE DOUBT. Congratulations, Ryan!