Ryan Kruger

Ryan KRUGER is a multi-award-winning South African director known for his unique conceptual style, blending narrative with striking visuals. He originally gained his acting diploma from The Guildhall School of Music & Drama and delved into the music scene. He made his directional debut with Fried Barry (2020), a horror-comedy film that earned 22 awards and many nominations globally. Kruger also explored experimental cinema, creating a series of eight short films over five years. He has also acted in international productions like Warrior (2019, TV series), Bloodshot (2020) and The Brothers Grimsby (2016). Kruger brings a dynamic style to his work both in front of and behind the camera, carving out a space for himself as a bold filmmaker with a distinctive voice in South Africa’s film industry. 

Filmography

(selected) My Sight for Sore Eyes (2014, short), Hooligans (2015, short), Street Life (2016, short), Fried Barry (2017, short), The Man Who Beat the Man (2018, short), Fried Barry (2020), #MeowToo (2021, short), Alien Dick (2022, short), Dean of the Dead Presents: Holiday Horrors (2023), Street Trash (2024)