Meet the Team
Ryan Shovey
Writer / Director
Ryan Shovey is a writer/director who crafts horror stories about outcasts who must embrace their darkness to overcome their demons. Inspired by storytellers like Edgar Allan Poe and John Carpenter, Ryan’s unique voice weaves poetic dread and visceral thrills into emotionally charged narratives. His work has earned recognition from prestigious competitions, including the CINE Golden Eagle Award and PAGE Screenwriting Awards, and his latest short film screened at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con.
Lauren Bancroft
Producer
Lauren Bancroft is a producer known for The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles with Billie Eilish (Disney+), and the CBS Showcase (2022-2025). Her short films include Mosquito Lady (Beyond Fest, BFI London), Bad Rabbit (Hulu), Wild Bitch(SXSW, Hollyshorts “Best Thriller”), and Navel Gazers (Micheaux “Best Sci-Fi”). Lauren is passionate about crafting stories with heart and humor and is driven by her love of dark comedy, documentaries, Doctor Who, and the art of perfectly folded laundry.
Lilly Scourtis
Producer
Lilly Scourtis is a Los Angeles native drawn to dark material that seeks light in the darkness. Her first feature film, Last Fast Ride, premiered at Slamdance, aired on PBS, and is streaming on Amazon. Lilly has worked for IPC, HBO, ITV America, and Blumhouse Television. She holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University and BA from UCLA. Lilly is a BlackMagic Collective Producing Fellow, and has served on the programming team for Slamdance. She lives somewhere on the desolate edges of Los Angeles County with her husband and two sons.