Ryan "Alan" Aldana, (born 20 August 2004) is an American film director, writer, and producer. They were born in Riverside, California. They are known for working on and directing their debut film, CACOPHONY (2023). Ryan is a member of the production company, The Fiddly Dans. They often collaborate with their partner, and good friend, Luke Gabriel Sell on film-making, directing and writing. Their greatest inspirations include Damien Chazelle, Christopher Nolan, and Jean-Luc Godard.