Ryan Balas is a seasoned director and cinematographer with a fresh and natural eye. The tabletop director and cinematographer co-founded The Balas Brothers, showcasing his passion for the elevated culinary cinematic experience. His films are most notable for their modern naturalistic approach striking the perfect combination of style and heart. Ryan values injecting intimacy in his work and creates a strong bond between a brand and its audience. As a tabletop director, he has the rare experience of also directing people and lifestyle, or as he calls it, the love behind the food as well as what’s on the table. He has created beautiful stories for clients such as Chobani, Freshly, Owyn, Cholula, and Bohana, collaborating with food tastemakers such as Molly Yeh, QKatie, Saveur, and Tasting Table. He has also written and directed more than twelve independent feature films.