Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is an accomplished producer & financier with 20 years of industry expertise, and a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist. His portfolio of over 50 independent films includes Netflix’s THE PALE BLUE EYE and the award-winning THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7. He is the architect behind Thomasville Pictures, Polaris Creative Risk, and Winston Holdings, cultivating an ecosystem for visionaries to bring their dreams to fruition. Beyond cinema, Smith's entrepreneurial prowess extends into venture capital, where he serves as a Limited Partner with The Chainsmokers at Mantis VC, and at Blitzscaling Ventures, with Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh. Smith’s dedication to philanthropy includes supporting the Arthur Miller Foundation and co-hosting the Annual amfAR Gala at the Cannes Film Festival.