Ryan Willard is an award-winning filmmaker and writer based in NYC. He was a fellow of the Sesame Street Writers’ Room, wrote for their animated series, Bea’s Block, and was proud to help bring Ji-Young, Sesame’s first Asian muppet to the screen.

Ryan started in children’s media at the age of 7 when he starred in Wee Sing in Sillyville and later, fulfilled a life-long dream when he hosted Slime Across America on Nickelodeon. He co-produced After Class, starring Justin Long and Fran Drescher, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his short film, Quantum, appeared in over 30 festivals and won 8 awards. In his free time, Ryan enjoys hosting professional table tennis events and humble brags that he’s hosted the World Table Tennis Championships.