More about NRP's founder, Ryan Johnson
Ryan C. Johnson (Owner & Director) is a videographer, filmmaker and entrepreneur. He has spent more than 30 years in the media industry producing TV programs, informational video programs, TV commercials and independent features. To date, he has received 18 industry awards for excellence and distinction in production.
Ryan created New Rule Productions in 1991 and has been involved with TV and video production since a very early age. His work has been seen on national television shows, regional and local TV commercials, in the corporate world as well as home entertainment projects. Ryan was the Creator, Executive Producer and Director of the American Dragster TV series on ESPN.
NewRuleFX and the SMASHProps line of breakaway props was born out of Ryan's love of building, creating and inventing. Throughout his career in the TV and film industry, Ryan has fabricated and built many types of effects and props for countless productions. When not on the set, you can find him in the shop doing many strange things, with many strange objects, trying to create the next prop or effect for the company.
In his time away from prop and film/video production, Ryan enjoys being a Dad to his beautiful daughter, playing the drums and keyboards, SCUBA diving and traveling with his beautiful wife Sarah. Ryan has a passion for creativity and learning which has allowed him to build a successful business from his creative ambitions.