EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 47 MIN
From Buffalo to the Big Screen: Ryan Monolopolus on Filmmaking & Storytelling
from MaDi Tells All - Buffalo to Building Brands · host Gotham Production Studios
I sit down with my best friend and biggest inspiration, Ryan Monolopolus, a Buffalo native, high school classmate, and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, director, and producer. You may have seen his work on Stranger Things, Cobra Kai and the Marvel movie franchise. Ryan’s passion and hustle in the industry inspired me to dive into media, and in this episode, he shares his journey from Buffalo to award-winning projects, the creative grind behind filmmaking, and the importance of friendship and mentorship along the way.
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I sit down with my best friend and biggest inspiration, Ryan Monolopolus, a Buffalo native, high school classmate, and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, director, and producer. You may have seen his work on Stranger Things, Cobra Kai and the Marvel movie franchise. Ryan’s passion and hustle in the industry inspired me to dive into media, and in this episode, he shares his journey from Buffalo to award-winning projects, the creative grind behind filmmaking, and the importance of friendship and mentorship along the way.
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