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Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little

Film Director Ryan Little discusses the business of moviemaking with his fellow Filmmakers. Each episode new guests share stories and insights about surviving in this crazy industry.
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Episodes

Episode 49 - LARRY BAGBY: Hocus Pocus Halloween

In this episode Ryan talks with LARRY BAGBY (Walk the Line, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hocus Pocus) about what it was like to play Ernie aka “ICE” in the Disney Halloween classic film HOCUS POCUS.

Oct 31, 201927 minEp. 49

Episode 48 - SHIRI APPLEBY: The Actor / Director Combo

In this episode Ryan talks with SHIRI APPLEBY (UnReal, Charlie Wilson's War, Life Unexpected, Roswell) about what it was like making the transition from having a very successful acting career to working as a Director.

Oct 25, 201935 minEp. 48

Epsiode 47 - JONATHAN WOLF: Maximizing Your AFM Experience

In this episode Ryan talks with JONATHAN WOLF, Managing Director of the 2019 American Film Market (November 6th - 13th, Santa Monica, CA). Jonathan shares his expertise about the market and how you can maximize your experience while attending.

Oct 24, 201938 minEp. 47

Episode 46 - JENNIFER BUSTER: Casting Director Tips for Actors

In this episode Ryan talks with Casting Director JENNIFER BUSTER (Band of Brothers, Forever Strong, The Road Home for Christmas) about what Actors should do to shoot a self-tape the RIGHT WAY and how to prepare for the audition session.

Oct 12, 201934 minEp. 46

Episode 45 - MARYBETH SPROWS: VP of Development (Hallmark)

In this episode Ryan talks with Producer MARYBETH SPROWS (Joyride, Alias, Every Other Holiday) about what it was like working for JJ ABRAMS and what it is like being the VP of Development for the Hallmark Network.

Oct 10, 201936 minEp. 45

Episode 44 - EMILY SKYE: The Inner Wonder Woman Filmmaker

In this episode Ryan talks with Filmmaker EMILY SKYE about how she keeps motivated and harnesses her inner Wonder Woman while working in a film Industry that is dominated by men. She also talks about how she motivates other women to find their own inner super hero and the importance of creating your own film projects.

Sep 27, 201928 minEp. 44

Episode 43 - KC CLYDE: The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio

In this episode Ryan interviews actor KC CLYDE ( Everybody Loves Somebody, Big Kill, Yellowstone, Love, Fall & Order) about The “Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio” based in Los Angeles. We talk about what it means to be an artist and why an audition is not a test or a competition but rather an opportunity to do what you love for five minutes.

Sep 20, 201934 minEp. 43

Episode 42 - STEVEN BERNSTEIN ASC, DGA, WGA: The Triple Threat

In this episode Ryan interviews STEVEN BERNSTEIN ( Like Water for Chocolate, Monster, S.W.A.T., Water Boy) about what it is like to be a member of the ASC, DGA and the WGA. He shares wonderful insight and experiences about starting out as a cinematographer and how he moved into directing and writing on feature films such as DECODING ANNIE PARKER and LAST CALL.

Sep 13, 201937 minEp. 42

Episode 41 - CHRIS ROMRELL: Doing Stunts in the Marvel Universe

In this episode Ryan interviews Stuntman CHRIS ROMRELL (Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame) about why he got into doing stunts and how he became the stunt double for STAR LORD, aka “Chris Pratt.”

Sep 06, 201924 minEp. 41

Episode 40 - CHAD MICHAEL COLLINS: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

In this episode Ryan interviews Actor CHAD MICHAEL COLLINS (Creepshow, Sniper: Ultimate Kill, Once Upon a Time) about what it was like to do performance capture for the new Activision video game CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE.

Aug 30, 201940 minEp. 40

Episode 39 - ADAM ABEL: Starting a Production Company (GO Films)

In this episode Ryan interviews producer ADAM ABEL (We Love You Sally CarMichael, Forever Strong, Saints & Soldiers) about how he got his start in the film industry working at Paramount Studios and how he made the transition to having his own successful production company, GO FILMS.

Aug 17, 201922 minEp. 39

Episode 38 - TC CHRISTENSEN ASC: Being a Director / DP combo

In this episode Ryan interviews Cinematographer TC CHRISTENSEN, ASC (The Fighting Preacher, 17 Miracles, Forever Strong). They talk about the Pros and Cons of being a Director and a DP on your own films as well what he does to visually support the story when working on a feature film. This is an extra special episode because TC is one of Ryan’s film mentors and has played a huge part in his film career.

Aug 08, 201924 minEp. 38

Episode 37 - STEPHANIE DRAPEAU: DAY 5 (EL REY Network)

In this episode Ryan talks with Actress STEPHANIE DRAPEAU ( StartUp, Finding Carter, Castle ) They talk about what it was like to play ALLY on the EL REY Network TV series DAY 5 and why doing push-ups and drinking coffee is the best combo for surviving a “Sleep Apocalypse.”

Jul 12, 201923 minEp. 37

Episode 36 - DAVID WARDLE: Saban Films

In this episode Ryan talks with DAVID WARLDE, the VP of Buisness and Legal Affairs for SABAN FILMS (Power Rangers, King of Thieves, American Heist). They talk about the pitfalls of not having a good film distribution plan in place and how to do it the RIGHT WAY.

Jul 02, 201932 minEp. 36

Episode 35 - HARRY MILLER: Editing "The Predator"

In this episode Ryan talks with film editor HARRY MILLER (The Predator, Turn, Warehouse 13, Hawaii Five-O) about what it was like to work with fellow editor BILLY WEBER and director SHANE BLACK on the latest PREDATOR film.

Jun 08, 201925 minEp. 35

Episode 32 - BARBARA BIRD: How to Find an Agent

In this episode Ryan talks with Talent Agent BARBARA BIRD who has worked for THE CHARACTERS agency in Vancouver, Canada for over 20 years. She shares awesome insight and tips on what it takes to get an Agent in this crazy industry.

May 10, 201919 minEp. 32

Episode 30 - CARLOS SANCHES: The Art of the Sound Mix

In this episode Ryan talks with Re-recording Mixer CARLOS SANCHES (Troll Hunters, Tangled: The Series, Justice League Dark) about working at Warner Brothers Studios and how he gets the sound to serve the story.

Apr 18, 201925 minEp. 30

Episode 28 - MATT BARR: Blood & Treasure on CBS

In this episode Ryan talks with actor MATT BARR (Hatfields & McCoys, Sleepy Hollow, The Layover) about what he had to do and how long it took to get one of the lead roles on the new CBS series BLOOD & TREASURE.

Apr 05, 201925 minEp. 28

Episode 27 - COREY SEVIER: Having a Good Attitude on Set

In this episode, Ryan talks with actor COREY SEVIER (Immortals, Age of Dragons, Northern Lights of Christmas) about why having a good attitude on set is key to having a fulfilling career as a working actor.

Mar 29, 201934 minEp. 27

Episode 25 - SOFIA PERNAS: Blood & Treasure on CBS

In this episode Ryan talks with actor SOFIA PERNAS (The Brave, Jane the Virgin, Age of Dragons) about being a lead on the new CBS series BLOOD & TREASURE and why it’s important to have fun on set.

Mar 01, 201934 minEp. 25

Episode 24 - ERIN CARDILLO: Writing Hit Comedy Movies

In this episode Ryan talks with ERIN CARDILLO (Isn’t It Romantic, Life Sentences, Significant Mother) about how she made the transition from full-time actor to successful screenwriter and TV series creator.

Feb 18, 201929 minEp. 24

Episode 23 - SCILLA ANDREEN: Content For a Purpose

In this episode Ryan talks with SCILLA ANDREEN (The Wonder Years, Party of Five, Dawson’s Creek) about how she went from being a Costume Designer to the CEO of a global distribution company called INDIEFLIX.

Feb 16, 201923 minEp. 23

Episode 21 - ROBERT JOLLEY: Shooting Reality Television

In this episode Ryan talks with Cinematographer ROBERT JOLLEY (Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Dancing With The Stars) about what it takes to shoot ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER for Discovery Channel.

Feb 09, 201924 minEp. 21
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