GoodFriend was founded by Ryan, whose eclectic journey spans roles as a SAG commercial actor, touring drummer, and film school graduate. His acting experience gave him unique insights into direction, while his passion for editing sparked at 16, revealing the magic of storytelling in post-production. Formal training at Columbia College Chicago anchored his skills. After years touring music festivals and featuring in Rolling Stone, Ryan returned to video production, leading content creation for Chicago Music Exchange's YouTube channel, amassing over 250K subscribers. Experience in marketing agencies honed his client navigation and project management abilities. From these diverse experiences, GoodFriend emerged—built on the belief that the best work flourishes when good people genuinely respect and enjoy collaborating with each other, fostering a drama-free creative environment.