In this episode of Gatecrashers, we sit down with actor, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur Ryan James Metcalf, the founder of Crop Shoppe, a cutting-edge production space designed for creators. Ryan shares his fascinating journey — from signing with one of the biggest talent agencies in the industry to discovering how making demo reels for fellow actors opened unexpected doors in his career and ignited his passion for filmmaking.

We dive deep into how technology and AI are transforming the creative landscape, why there’s no longer any excuse notto make and share your art, and how accessibility has become the great equalizer for modern storytellers.

It’s an inspiring, energizing conversation about self-starting, evolving with the industry, and redefining what it means to be a multi-hyphenate creator in 2025.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to crash the gates of creativity with Ryan James Metcalf.

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Connect with Ryan & Crop Shoppe:

• Ryan on Instagram: @ryanjamesmetcalf 

• Crop Shoppe on Instagram: @cropshoppe 

• Ryan on IMDb: Ryan Metcalf (nm3122215) 

• Crop Shoppe website: cropshoppe.com

  
  

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