 | The William & Mary Global Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary with four days of films, special guests, workshops, and receptions from February 23 to 26, 2017. The festival will feature a diverse program of films and live events showcasing the work of international filmmakers, William & Mary community members, and emerging student talent from around the globe. |
Among the special guests is William & Mary alum Ryan O'Quinn ('94), president of Damascus Road Productions in Los Angeles. In 2016 O’Quinn produced and starred in the award-winning feature film “Believe” from Sony Pictures. Shortly after William and Mary O’Quinn experienced success primarily in episodic and sitcom television including memorable roles on Beverly Hills 90210, Alias, JAG and ER. His first two feature films were Tom Hanks’ directorial debut, That Thing You Do and Sony’s iconic Starship Troopers directed by Paul Verhoeven. O’Quinn authored the #1 best-selling book Parenting Rules: The Hilarious Handbook for Surviving Parenthood which reached number one in six Amazon categories including “Fastest-selling”, “Parenting”, “Parenting Humor” and “Relationships”. The book is currently optioned for a half-hour sitcom.
O'Quinn has one film slated for release in 2017 and two in 2018.
Ryan O’Quinn will be participating in the I.T. 30th Anniversary Showcase on Saturday, February 25. I. T. (Improvisational Theatre) is the University's acclaimed improv comedy troupe.
O'Quinn has one film slated for release in 2017 and two in 2018.
Ryan O’Quinn will be participating in the I.T. 30th Anniversary Showcase on Saturday, February 25. I. T. (Improvisational Theatre) is the University's acclaimed improv comedy troupe.