Ryder McLaughlin

Outcome

Reef Hawk, Hollywood's poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, Reef preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to make amends, confront his demons, and avoid getting canceled.

mid90s

In 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.

Dog

An army ranger and his dog embark on a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway to attend a friend's funeral.

Little Death

A middle-aged filmmaker on the verge of a breakthrough. Two kids in search of a lost backpack. A small dog a long way from home.

North Hollywood

A kid must decide between choosing the future his father wants and following his dream of becoming a pro skater.

Perfect

During the worst drought on record, a wealthy pregnant woman living out an escapist fantasy falls in love with a younger woman starting her life over.

Illegal Civilization - "Summer of '17"- Episode 1

For many young people, summer in the suburbs is its own little universe. During this precious chunk of time off from school, adults are often out of sight, even further out of mind, and friends become the most important people on the planet. As you skate, swim, or chill through the days, there’s the opportunity of getting to know your pals — and yourself — better than ever.

Illegal Civilization - "Summer of'17"- Episode 2

The second episode of Illegal Civilization's Summer of '17 moves away from a story of romantic love and instead moves to the love and tension of friendship, keeping with the themes of turmoil and familiarity presented in episode one. This time the films opens with a search for a lost wallet, the morning after a party. But as the film progresses it is clear that the search has heavier implications than just searching for some lost cash.