The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower

‘Smart, funny yet informative visual manifest about a man that revolutionized the digital world, aka the internet.’Vaughn Lowery

Global filmmaker Ori Yardeni‘s new feature film The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower, the true story of American entrepreneur Rob Ryan, had its world premiere on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:30 pm PST during the Dances With Films festival, scheduled from June 20-30th, 2024 at TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

The film recounts the dramatic story of Rob Ryan, the ultimate entrepreneur, who saved the Internet from collapsing in the 1990s, transformed the lives of all of us in every field, and today is trying to save the Internet from itself. 

“We’re honored to be selected by such a prestigious festival as Dances With Films,” comments Yardeni. “We look forward to having our world premiere in Hollywood at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres.”

Rob and Terry Ryan will join Yardeni and his wife Irit (who designed the soundtrack) at the world premiere event of the Oscar-qualifying festival.

The film’s official trailer HERE.

The first in a planned trilogy, the captivating dramedy explores the future of technology and humanity, delving into the untold story of Ryan, an innovative engineer and mentor whose Sunflower Code, a decision-making formula and tool to discover one’s true vocation, revolutionized the Internet and continues to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs.