Ryan Laney is a VFX Supervisor at Teus Media, known for his innovative use of machine learning to protect witnesses in documentary films, a treatment developed for Welcome To Chechnya. In 2023 he won an Academy Sci-Tech Award of Commendation for his continuing work in that field. His extensive career includes equally challenging development on summer blockbusters at prominent studios such as Sony, Digital Domain, ILM, and Manex. Laney’s diverse background has shaped his unique approach to VFX. He enjoys challenges that require bridging across teams and domains. While at the forefront of tech, he remains rooted in the fundamentals and craft of filmmaking and storytelling.