Mark Ryder 

Previous unpaid speaking roles

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• English

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• UK English

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Having no formal acting experience as such, part way through 2014 I started to gain experience working as an supporting artist with no definite aim in mind other than to try experiencing life in front of the camera. Having previously had a long career in 'entertainment' retail and an interest in film this was a natural step in pursuing my involvement in a media that I have always enjoyed.

Since then however I have gone on to experience some involvement in most forms of film work including features (such as 'Bridget Jones 3', 'King Arthur', 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 'The Commuter', 'The Foreigner', 'Star Wars' etc) numerous shorts, student films, commercials, music videos, voice overs etc as well as developing a strong, varied modelling portfolio by way of numerous 'character' photoshoots (PLEASE NOTE: Many of the photos on my profile are from photo shoots rather than film work although there is also some crossover between the two on occasion). As such since each new project brings new situations and experiences to learn from I have continually striven to improve both my performances as required on each shoot and to add to the wealth of experience that I have gained along the way.

Developing a good sense of set etiquette and an ability to get on with people has also meant that I have now built up a good network of colleagues including both other 'supporting artists', members of crew, models, photographers & make up artists etc met on various jobs. This in turn has lead to me take on several small 'featured' and speaking roles on a selection of the shoots that I have been involved in.

Leading on from these experiences I have also developed an interest in 'stage combat' (although I am more interested in using such skills in the media of film) and this has led me to to undergo various courses in order to learn and develop some new skills that I hope to be able to use on shoots in the future.

As such I have now passed accredited stage combat courses for both the:

'British Academy of Dramatic Combat'
Level 1 (Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword & Unarmed)
Level 2 (Broadsword, Quarterstaff & Knife)

'British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat'
introduction To Stage combat Levels 1-5 (Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword & Unarmed)
Broadsword
Smallsword

I have also undertaken a selection of workshops and short courses that complement both of these academies qualifications. These include:
Fighting For Film
Firearms
Musketeer
Jedi Knight
Sword & Shield

Although the BADC & the BASSC examinations both include performing fight choreography in the context of scripted scenes for stage I have also attended a 'Fighting For Film' course which also puts this type of training in to the context of acting and fighting for film.

My BASSC qualifications are available to view on the official BASSC website which can be viewed at: http://www.bassc.org/member/2251/Mark%20Ryder

I also have some experience of axe throwing, knife throwing, catapults and crossbow.

As I have now also been fortunate enough to be able to leave full time employment to fully commit to working in Film, TV & Photo work in all of it's forms I continue to learn with each and every new job that I do and from the people that I meet along the way.

As such, since this profession has now turned into a long term commitment for me rather than merely a hobby I therefore now also continue to look forward to learning more as I gain more experience undertaking both new and more challenging roles and opportunities in the future.

Previous speaking roles

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Part-time model - paid commercial work

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Portfolio available to view on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/markryder333/

2020:

-The Backward Vendor
-Melony Lemon
-Darren Cottrell
-Zuzana Breznanikova

2017/2018/2019:

-'viewzfinder' on Instagram for Koshima Hiroshida/chiahungsu.official
-Darren Cottrell (regular shoots and too many to mention)
-Mateo Stepniak
-Shaun Lloyd
-Mike Stone
-Simon Hibberd
-Iulia David
-Marcus Morgan
-Paul Bontoft
-Pavel Baran
-Christian Lewis

2016:

- Christian Lewis & Shaun Lloyd (Workshop)
- Darrin Stripe Photography
- Enbee
- Darren Cottrell (alondonlens)
- Say Something
- Lloyd Moore
- Ray Burmiston
- Mike Lloyd
- James Grimshaw
- Coach House Studio, Farningham, Camera Club Evening
- Goat Noise Photography
- Dutch Newchurch/Forest Moon
- Creative Media Skills, Pinewood..'SFX', 'Facial Hair' & 'Extreme Trauma' Masterclasses - 7 Sessions
- Eugene IL
- Mark McCombe
- Claire Stevens
- Cameron Stewart - 2 shoots
- 'The Detonator
- Southgate Camera Club (Darren Cottrell & Steve Harrison)
- Charlotte Barnes - 2 shoots
- Simon Hibberd - 3 shoots
- Jon Snapaway Rothwell - 2 shoots (incl modelling on a Location Fantasy workshop) (PP)

2015:

- ICreations (Corporate)
- Darren Cottrell
- 'The Detonator
- Alasdair Cockett
- Simon Page/Darrin Stripe
- Claire Stevens
- Darren Cottrell & Steven Harrison -2 shoots (PP & Southgate Photo Society)
- Creative Media Skills..'SFX' & 'Facial Hair' masterclasses for pro mua's) -2 shoots
- Bashir
- Goat Noise Photography (body doubling for 'Right Said Fred')
- Navalis_Gothic
- Nick I Masters
- Ryan Evans
- Dorrell Merritt
- Philip Gatward
- Ismar Uzeirovic
- 'Morty'
- John Alan Dorking & Clare Ozkan
- Richard Banks
- Pat JK

2014:

- Minna Rossi
- Greg Goodale & 'Olga'
- Victoria Erdelevskaya
- Creative Media Skills, Pinewood Studios ('Facial Hair' masterclass for professional hair/makeup artists.
- Leanne Dixon
- Marcus Ebanks
- Lukas DiSparrow
- Andrew Truth

2013

- Lisa Ward (www.intensify.co.uk)

2016:

- 'Bose' : TV Commercial, Member Of The Public In Piccadilly
- 'Ladbrokes' : TV Commercial, Oil Rig Worker
- 'Heinekin' : TV Commercial, Upmarket Party Guest
- 'Sky TV Football Trailer' : Sports Event Trailer, Football Supporter (Sky TV)
- 'The Paralympics 2016' : Sports Event Trailer, Spectator At Blind Football Event (Ch 4)
- 'Duck Quacks Don't Echo' : TV Series, Experiment Participent
- 'Eastenders', TV Series (BBC 1), Cafe Customer, London UK
- 'Virgin Trains', Commercial, Marathin Runner, London UK
- '50 Ways To Kill Your Lover' - 'Dragged Down', TV Series, Stage Show Audience Member
- Electric Ray Productions, Games Testing For TV Pilot

2015:

-'Eastenders' : TV Series (BBC 1), Cafe Customer, London, UK
-'Nescafe' : Commercial, Spectator Of Surprise Event, London, UK
- 'Suspects' : TV Series, CID Officer all episodes Series 5 (Channel 5), London, UK
- 'New Blood' : TV Series, CID Officer (BBC 1), London, UK
- 'Unibet' : Commercial, Golf Spectator, London, UK
- 'Autopsy: The Last Hours Of...' Episode 2, TV Series, Surgeon, London, UK
- 'Autopsy: The Last Hours Of...' Episode 1, TV Series, General Practitioner, Surgeon, London, UK
- '777.com': Commercial, Cook In An American Diner, London, UK
- 'Content Is King': Corporate Shoot, Pub Landlord, London, UK
- 'Unilever' : Internal Training Video, Office Manager, London, UK
- 'Paddy Power' : TV Commercial, Football Supporter, London, UK
- 'How To Win At Everything' : TV Series (Sky 1), Drill Sergeant, North Weald, Essex, UK
- 'The Royals, Series 2' : TV Series, Paparazzzi, London, UK
- 'Santander' : Internal Training Video, Cancer Patient, Southampton, UK
- 'Duck Quacks Don't Echo' : TV Series (Sky 1), Restaurant Diner, London, UK
- 'Carlsberg' : Commercial, Football Supporter, London, UK
- 'How To Win At Everything', TV Series (National Geographic) Drill Sergeant, North Weald, Essex, UK
- 'Last Few Panthers', TV Drama, Prisoner, Lowestoft, UK
- 'Dance Of A Killer', TV Reconstruction Drama, US Police Officer, Norwich, UK
- 'Autopsy:Nicole Brown Simpson' : TV Series, Crime Scene Detective (ITV/Channel 5), London, UK
- 'River' : TV Series For BBC, Plain Clothed Detective, London, UK
- 'Londongrad' : TV Series (Russia) Feat. role as Reporter/Cameraman, London, UK
- 'Ladbrokes' (Sweden) : Commercial, Pub Customer/Football Supporter, London, UK
- 'Forevermark' (Diamond Jewellery by De Beers), Commercial (India, China & US) : Wedding Guest, Chertsey, Surrey, UK
- Premier League Match Trailer (Arsenal vs Chelsea):Detective, Premier League Trailer, London, UK

2014:

- 'Hollow Crown II' : TV Mini - Series, Monk (BBC Productions), Winchester, UK
- 'Humans' : TV Series, Fight Observer, (Kudos/AMC Productions), London, UK
- 'Drummond Money Coutts' : DMC Magic Show, Observer (Discovery Channel), London, UK
- 'Londongrad' : TV Series (Russia) Feat. role as Film Director's Asst (Windcatcher Ltd) London UK
- 'Feeling Nuts' : TV Special, Policeman ('Angelos Epithemiou'/Channel 4), London, UK
- 'The Royals' : TV Series for the US, Pub Patron (Privileged Productions/E! TV), London, UK
- 'Cut' : TV Series, Upmarket Diner at the Tate Modern (Quite Scary FilmsChannel 4), London, UK
- 'Autopsy: Karen Carpenter' : TV Series, Paramedic at Karen's Death (ITV/Channel 5), London, UK

2013:

- 'Good Times Rolled' : TV Pilot, Bar Patron (Director: by Dan Benson), London, UK
- 'Between The Music' : Music/Chat Show TV Pilot, Member of the Public, London, UK
- 'The Unexplained'' : TV Pilot, 'Village Man' (Produced by Venome Productions), London, UK
- 'Cliff and Rick' : TV Comedy Pilot, Attendee at a PR seminar, London, UK
- 'The Truth' : TV Pilot, Audience Member, Camden, London, UK
- 'Nestea' : Commercial, Wedding Guest (Prod by Philip Chambrin, Karan Shekhawat) London, UK