Ryan McCormick to Lead Production of Ernst H. Indenbaum's Feature Film Nighttime on Long Island
October 24th, 2025 7:00 AM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Celebrated producer Ryan McCormick has been appointed as lead producer for the independent feature film Nighttime on Long Island, bringing his expertise in balancing artistic vision with production strategy to this dark comedy thriller about two assassins hired to eliminate each other.

Celebrated producer Ryan McCormick has been officially announced as the lead producer on the upcoming feature film Nighttime on Long Island, directed by visionary filmmaker Ernst H. Indenbaum. Nighttime on Long Island stands as a bold and sophisticated entry in contemporary independent cinema, blending dark comedy with psychological tension in a narrative that follows two assassins both unknowingly hired to eliminate each other before sunrise. The characters must navigate mistrust, survival, and morality in a race against time, with the film shot across Long Island and New York City to capture both the grit and quiet isolation that define its haunting narrative landscape.
As Lead Producer, Ryan McCormick plays a central creative and executive role in every stage of production, recognized for his ability to balance artistic vision with sharp organizational strategy. McCormick leads the film's development from script to screen, guiding the project's financial, logistical, and creative execution through multiple key responsibilities. His duties include directing the full production scope to ensure seamless management of all departments and resources, overseeing creative alignment by collaborating closely with Indenbaum to preserve tone, pacing, and cinematic vision, building an award-caliber crew and cast that unites top-tier professionals across production and post-production, and advancing the film's market presence by crafting pathways for festival submissions, streaming negotiations, and international distribution.
The distinguished creative team assembled under McCormick's leadership includes Director Ernst H. Indenbaum (https://www.youtube.com), Producers Ryan McCormick (https://www.imdb.com) and Jada Machen (https://www.imdb.com), Cinematography by Seth Freedman (https://www.imdb.com), Production Design by Emmanuel Owolabi, Stunt Coordination by Will St John Butler (https://www.linkedin.com), and Lead Cast featuring Tito Joao (https://www.imdb.com) and Logan Dean. Director Ernst H. Indenbaum praised McCormick's leadership, stating that his influence extends far beyond production management as a true creative partner whose insight and precision elevate Nighttime on Long Island into a film that resonates with depth, style, and authenticity.
Known for his discerning approach to storytelling and meticulous eye for production detail, Ryan McCormick continues to solidify his reputation as one of the defining voices among a new generation of producers. His leadership ensures Nighttime on Long Island upholds the highest standards of cinematic distinction as an ambitious production shaped by both technical excellence and creative integrity, positioning the film as a significant contribution to the independent cinema landscape that explores complex themes of morality and human connection under extreme circumstances.
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