WORK / FILM
FILM
FROM FIRST FRAME
TO FINAL CUT.
Directing | Producing | Cinematography Editing | Acting
SHORT FILM | COMING OF AGE DRAMA | 2027
FEATURED PROJECT
A boy who never finishes anything meets someone who makes him want to
Polo is an art student who captures everyone but himself. When Hyacinthus enters his world, what starts as a simple friendship becomes a year that changes the way Polo sees everything
ROLE
FORMAT
GENRE
STATUS
SHOOTING
Writer, Director, Producer
Short Film
Coming of Age Drama
In Pre-Production
September 2026
SELECTED WORKS
STILL
SHORT FILM | HORROR | 2024
A quiet suburban life begins to unravel as disturbing events expose something far darker beneath the surface.
. Assignment for Film Production Class A film by Ryve Obien Written, Directed, and Edited by Ryve Obien Cinematography by Kayla Morales Cast Clair: Liv Allan Noah: Nicholas Hughes
LINK COMING SOON
MELODY
SHORT FILM | ROMCOM | 2024
A chance encounter, a lost piece of paper, and two strangers who keep missing each other as they wander through Central Park.
. Silent Film Assignment for Film Production Class A film by Ryve Obien Written, Directed, and Edited by Ryve Obien Cinematography by Zilena Ragobeer Cast Emily: Liv Allan Jack: Eli Lane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SHORT FILM | DRAMA | 2024
A woman spends the day gathering everything she needs for a birthday celebration, from flowers and candles to the perfect cake, as she prepares for an evening that means more than it first appears.
. Assignment for Film Production Class A film by Ryve Obien Written & Directed by Zilena Ragobeer Cinematography & Editing by Kayla Morales Starring: Milena Seecooma
MONDAY NIGHT LIVE
LIVE TV | VARIETY | 2024
A student-produced spoof of late-night sketch television, Monday Night Live brings original comedy, characters, and sketches together in a live multi-camera studio production.
. For TV Production Class Filmed LIVE on Dec 9, 2024 Written & Directed by Ryve Obien Associate Director Kennedy Deruy Lighting Director David Jermacenko Stage Manager Melanie Kallas Switcher Yuqing Pei Sound Engineer Linda You Teleprompter Operator Irwin Mok Graphics Operator Jessica Loja Camera 1 David Jermacenko Camera 2 Samantha Colon Camera 3 Jackeline Deassis Starring Romeo/Chris - Steven Mobilia Juliet/Carol - David Horn Hunter Hawk - Rayan Morsy Starring: Milena Seecooma
WE ARE THE CLASS OF 2020
INSPIRATIONAL SHORT | 2020
Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, We Are the Class of 2020 offered a message of hope and resilience to graduating students facing an uncertain future. The piece was later broadcast on FOX5 as part of the NY at Our Best special on August 16, 2020.
. Produced During the Pandemic. Written, Produced, and Edited by Ryve Obien Assistance from Jacqueline Ferrari Featuring The Class of 2020 at St. John's Preparatory High School Broadcast on Fox5 New York Featured in NY at Our Best Original Air Date August 16, 2020