CS · Engineering · Film
RYAN FARIS
I build things, write code, and tell stories on screen.
Selected Work
Films
Paralyzed by his own self-deception, a well-meaning student struggles to find focus — and ends up doing everything except the one thing he was supposed to do.
Drama · Short Film
Procrastination
An ordinary classroom turns into a pressure cooker when a cheating student is caught in a dramatic, high-stakes climax.
Drama · Short Film
Le Test
A visual meditation on the perfect symphony of the natural world — intimate camera work, naturalistic lighting, and a grounding score.
Short Film
Project Harmony
Engineering
Builds
MenloShed.com
Built from scratch using Arduino, IR sensors, and a custom PID controller. Competed in regional robotics competition.
Flight Simulator
A web app that uses machine learning to optimize study schedules based on exam dates, subject difficulty, and personal performance data.
Face Tracker
Designed and fabricated a device to digitize 35mm film negatives using a Raspberry Pi, custom optics, and image processing software.
About
I'm a high school senior who spends his time between the edit bay and the workshop. Whether I'm writing code, soldering circuits, or directing a short film, I'm drawn to the same thing: making something that didn't exist before. I believe the best engineers are storytellers, and the best filmmakers understand systems.