Ryan A. Cole is a senior Film Production major/ Art History minor from Sugar Land, TX, who attends Howard University. He first learned the art of cinema at The New York Film Academy at the age of 16 and has created over 30 films thus far. This year, Ryan decided to produce the first feature length film ever made on a HBCU campus - "The Rhythm of Struggle".

In April 2008, Ryan became the ONLY student to win more than one Paul Robeson Awards at Howard University's 2008 Paul Robeson. Ryan walked away with awards for best editing and best music video! Ryan currently serves as the historian of Kappa Alpha Psi, has a 3.2 G.P.A. and continues to demonstrate achievement in every field of human endeavor.

As an intern for NBC/Universal, he serves as director/producer/editor/and actor for the new reality show called NBC Interns. Ryan plans to continue his studies at USC’s Masters in Cinematic Arts after graduation. He thanks GOD for giving him the talent and determination to become the greatest filmmaker of all time!