Summary
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Education
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Tyler Ransom

Tyler Ransom

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

My work explores fear within confined spaces and the psychology of survival. I focus on practical effects, grounded performances, and realistic tension rather than supernatural spectacle. Through slasher and home invasion narratives, I aim to create films that feel immediate, intimate, and relentless — stories where the audience feels trapped alongside the characters.

Work History

Feature Film Director

Deadbolt
01.2034
  • Theatrical release (Lionsgate distribution)
  • Premiered at Fantastic Fest
  • Box Office: $48 million worldwide (Budget: $7 million)
  • Nominated: Saturn Award – Best Horror Film
  • Directed cast of 22 principal actors and crew of 90

Feature Film Director

Final Warning
01.2033
  • Released nationwide in 2,500 theaters
  • Debuted #2 at the U.S. box office opening weekend
  • Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes (88%)
  • Praised for practical kill effects and suspense pacing

Short Film Director

No One Left
01.2029
  • Slasher short film
  • Winner: Best Horror Short – Screamfest
  • Official Selection: Overlook Film Festival

Short Film Director

Behind the Door
01.2027
  • Micro-budget home invasion thriller
  • Winner: Best Student Director – LA Indie Horror Fest
  • Budget: $20,000

Founder & Creative Director

RANSOM FILMS
01.2032 - Current
  • Independent horror production company specializing in mid-budget thrillers
  • Developed two slasher franchises
  • Secured $2 million in private investment funding

Education

M.F.A. - Film Directing (Horror Cinema Focus)

University of Southern California – School of Cinematic Arts
01.2031

B.A. - Film Production

University of La Verne
01.2026

Skills

  • Suspense Pacing & Tension Building
  • Practical Effects Supervision
  • Stunt Coordination Collaboration
  • Storyboarding & Shot Composition
  • Budget Management
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Draft
  • On-Set Leadership

Websites

Affiliations

  • Directors Guild of America (DGA)
  • Horror Writers Association (Affiliate Member)
  • Film Independent

Timeline

Feature Film Director

Deadbolt
01.2034

Feature Film Director

Final Warning
01.2033

Founder & Creative Director

RANSOM FILMS
01.2032 - Current

Short Film Director

No One Left
01.2029

Short Film Director

Behind the Door
01.2027

B.A. - Film Production

University of La Verne

M.F.A. - Film Directing (Horror Cinema Focus)

University of Southern California – School of Cinematic Arts

AWARDS & HONORS

Saturn Award Nominee – Best Horror Film (2034), Fantastic Fest – Official Selection (2034), Screamfest – Best Horror Short (2029), Overlook Film Festival – Official Selection (2029), Fangoria Chainsaw Award Nominee – Best Director (2034)

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