Ryan A. Paul
September 2023 Academic Outstanding Student
Ryan A. Paul was born in Brooklyn, New York, Ryan is a high-judgment, meticulous, and creative event producer & film director. Ryan’s passion is bringing innovation and intention into each production. Ryan will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in public relations with minors in event management and film production. In the summer of 2022, Ryan joined the Television Academy (Emmy Awards) as a talent and public relations intern in LA. From June through August Ryan worked on the 2022 Primetime Emmy Nominations, LA Area Emmy Awards, and The Biggest Laugh-comedy event hosted by, SAG Awards nominee, Brett Gelman. After a successful summer, Ryan traveled back to Virginia Tech to direct his film debut: Homecoming Court 72 Questions (Part I & II) (HC 72 Q.). After a week of shooting, Ryan flew back to California to assist in the execution of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Ryan enjoys the process of filmmaking, event production, team building, and thriving for excellence in each venture he takes on.
Ryan says the best thing about being a black male student at Virginia Tech is being able to provide opportunities for students to work in production through the Homecoming Board, in association with his entertainment company, Mosaïque Légacy Entertainment. His dream is to keep doing what he is doing but on larger stages and mediums. He wishes to create a space for spontaneity in his ideas and work. In the long term, he wants to use his financial capital to fund (executive produce) films and special events for people 18 to 28 years old.
Ryan is the VP of programming, Homecoming Board of VT, PR and Production Consultant for the Black Cultural Center, and Executive Producer & Director, The Homecoming Experience [“The Homecoming Experience (T.H.E) is the production and visual portfolio Ryan created to house the Homecoming Board’s original films, video specials & promotional content. Ryan, his production team, and creative staff are gearing up for their next film release in April 2023, The Making of Homecoming 2022: Original Documentary.”]
