Our Team
Robel Films is an independent film company based in NYC. We’ve made of 15+ feature films in under a decade.
RYAN BALAS
Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Producer, Writer, Co-Founder
A midwestern transplant living in New York City, Ryan began studying as an actor before making the transition into notable director of largely independent films, editorial documentaries and short form web content like 'The Really Cool Show (an early youtube web series with over 20 million views). Additionally, he is an award winning cinematographer, having shot as many films for other people, as he's directed on his own.
He's frequently collaborated with actress Dee Herlihy, whom he met while studying at an acting conservatory. His work is recognized for it's authenticity and beautiful, organic cinematography. His feature films are largely improvised, though highly structured in the edit. In between films, he makes sexy food videos, for commercial clients.
DEE HERLIHY
Actress, Filmmaker, Photographer, Producer, Co-Founder
Dee is an accomplished film actor, as well as an active film director, producer and casting director. As the co-founder of Robel Films, she has had her creative hand in countless film and commercial productions of all sizes. She also owns the business PunkPop, which specializes in photography and Gif photo booth style photography sessions for parties and events.
ALEC BALAS
Filmmaker, Editor, Special Effects
Our In house editor. Alec cut his teeth editing short pieces for BET News for a handful of years. He has spent the last two years working as a freelance commercial editor, primarily crafting food spots for tons of brands! Creating work that is both yummy and consumable, and most importantly, shareable. His feature documentary directorial debut “For the Love of Food” is out now on Amazon Prime.