Ryan Saunders is an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker with deep roots in Philadelphia's collaborative media community. Originally from the twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago, Saunders’s personal film work explores the history and culture of Caribbean immigrants in North America. Over the last twenty years, he has taught numerous workshops and participated in various community history projects at Scribe Video Center. In 2010, he joined Philadelphia's public access television network, PhillyCAM, as Technical Director.