Rayan Khairallah, also known as Ryan Kay, was born on November 16, 1999, in Beirut, Lebanon, to Jihad Khairallah, an esteemed architect, and Nadine Roufael, a visionary designer.
In a household where creativity and innovation were the norm, Kay's artistic sensibilities were cultivated from a tender age. With an architect father, he absorbed the intricacies of spatial design and environments, which later became the bedrock of his visual storytelling. His mother's flair for design instilled in him a deep appreciation for aesthetics and detail.
A musical prodigy, he was introduced to the piano at three and the guitar at eight, which sharpened his auditory senses and enriched his ability to layer stories with evocative soundscapes.
Kay kick-started his career by directing commercials in Beirut. His remarkable work garnered attention when showcased on Middle East Airlines, at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, and on Lebanese television networks. While accolades poured in, his cinematic aspirations craved a larger canvas.
With an unyielding passion for film, Ryan Kay wrote and directed “Coalescent", the critically acclaimed science-fiction short film that was lauded for its inventive storytelling and arresting visuals. A tour de force on the international circuit, "Coalescent" clinched awards at international film festivals in Beirut, London, Madrid, Arizona, and Los Angeles, heralding the arrival of a new visionary in the realm of cinema.
Ryan Kay’s blend of visually sumptuous perspective in storytelling, enriched by meticulously crafted characters and engulfing soundscapes brings in films that don’t merely unfold; they draw viewers into a visceral tapestry where every frame is an exploration and every sound a revelation. His architectural heritage and musical virtuosity converge on screen, rendering worlds that breathe and characters that resonate, leaving a lasting impact on his audience that feels a part of the worlds he creates.
