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.

MATTHEW RIVERA: Shooting the "Homestead" television series 06/24/2026

MATTHEW RIVERA: Shooting the "Homestead" television series In this episode Ryan interviews Cinematographer and good friend MATTHEW RIVERA about his experience of being the Director of Photography on the TV series "HOMESTEAD." They talk in depth about the camera and lens choice for the show as well as creative ways to keep things viusally fresh. Guest: Mattthew Rivera / Instagram - matthewrivera /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/41794130

ERIC GEYNES: The Chubbuck Acting Technique 01/02/2026

ERIC GEYNES: The Chubbuck Acting Technique In this Episode Ryan chats it up with good friend and actor ERIC GEYNES (Emily in Paris, Carême, The Bureau) about how he uses the "Chubbuck Acting Technique" to create a more authentic performance. ERIC GEYNES - Chubbuck Techique Coach Instagram: ericgeynescoach /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/39588415

20th Anniversary of "Saints and Soldiers" Q&A 02/25/2025

20th Anniversary of "Saints and Soldiers" Q&A In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the award-winning film "Saints and Soldiers" a special screening was held followed by an engaging Q&A with Cast and Crew moderated by actor Doug Jones. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/35425430

KELLY SCHWARZE: How to Make a Micro Budget Feature 07/12/2024

KELLY SCHWARZE: How to Make a Micro Budget Feature In this episode Ryan chats it up with fellow filmmmaker KELLY SCHWARZE about his amazing book "What Film Schools Don't Tell You" and his amazing approach to making Micro Budget Feature films. Guest: Kelly Schwarze (Film Director / Producer) Instagram: @directorkelly Host: Ryan Little (Film Director / Cinematographer) Instagram: @ryanlittle_director /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/32114507

STEVE VITOLO: Scriptation - The Film Directors Best Friend 04/13/2024

STEVE VITOLO: Scriptation - The Film Directors Best Friend In this episode Ryan talks with STEVE VITOLO the creator of the filmmaking app SCRIPTATION. This is app is a Film Directors best friend! It not only saves trees by going digital, but it will also save any Filmmaker a TON of time through the process of making a movie or working on a TV series. GUEST: Steve Vitolo /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/30810408

CHRISTIE WILL: How to be an Effective Film Director 01/24/2024

CHRISTIE WILL: How to be an Effective Film Director In this episode Ryan talks with filmmaking friend CHRISTIE WILL (Director, Producer and Screenwriter) about her very impressive career in which she shares insight on the things she has learned from directing over 40+ films. An amazing conversation full of tips for any inspiring feature film director out there. Thanks Christie for taking the time to be on the show. You're awesome! CHRISTIE WILL Website - Instagram - /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/29628493

DOUG JONES: Creating Amazing Movie Characters 08/28/2023

DOUG JONES: Creating Amazing Movie Characters In this episode Ryan chats with actor DOUG JONES (Shape of Water, Hell Boy, Hocus Pocus) about the iconic movie characters he has created for the big screen. Doug also shares his love for a good cup of hot chocolate and a Christmas movie. DOUG JONES: Instagram, X (Twitter) and Facebook - @actordougjones /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/27864369

Villians Incorporated (w Jeremy Warner, Matt Moen and Cast) 08/05/2023

Villians Incorporated (w Jeremy Warner, Matt Moen and Cast) In this episode Ryan talks with the Filmmakers and Actors of the comedy VILLAINS INCORPORATED in front of a live audience at the Desertscape International Film Festival. They share their funny stories about how they got this great movie made. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/27666744

JUDITH WESTON: Directing Actors 04/23/2023

JUDITH WESTON: Directing Actors In this episode Ryan talks with author JUDITH WESTON about her amazing and must-read book "Directing Actors." Judith explains tools and techniques directors can use to help them work better with their actors to create memorable performances. JUDITH WESTON (Guest) - /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/26627763

DEAN DEVLIN: How to Create a Successful TV Series 04/08/2023

DEAN DEVLIN: How to Create a Successful TV Series In this episode Ryan talks with Producer / Showrunner DEAN DEVLIN (Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla) about his new SyFy Television series “The Ark.” Dean shares great insight on where they came up with the idea as well as how he navigates all the moving parts to keep this ship moving… through space. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/26480646

JAMES GENN: Directing Great Television 03/27/2023

JAMES GENN: Directing Great Television In this episode Ryan talks with fellow Canadian director JAMES GENN (The Good Doctor, Hardy Boys, SkyMed) about his experience of directing on the hit Netflix series “Ginny & Georgia.” James shares great insight on the importance of setting the tone on set and laying the foundation for creating another successful season. Guest: James Genn - / Instagram @jamesgenn Host: Ryan Little - Instragram @ryanlittle_director /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/26355900

RYAN KELLEY: Talking Teen Wolf 03/18/2023

RYAN KELLEY: Talking Teen Wolf In this special 100th episode of the "Filmmaking Friends Podcast" Ryan talks with his good friend RYAN KELLEY (Mean Creek, Prayers For Bobby, Ben 10) about what it was like to play Deputy Parrish on the hit TV series "TEEN WOLF" on Paramount + Guest: Ryan Kelley / Instagram @the_ryan_kelley Host: Ryan Little / Instragram @ryanlittle_director /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/26266017

SHALINI PEIRIS: Keeping Things Alive on "The Ark" 02/28/2023

SHALINI PEIRIS: Keeping Things Alive on "The Ark" In this episode Ryan talks with SHALINI PEIRIS ( The Ark, The Danny & Mick Show, The Good Karma Hospital ) about what it is like for her play Dr. Kabir on a Syfy Channel series “The Ark.” Shalini Peiris / Instagram @i.am.shalini.p /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/26074383

JESSICA YEMI: Landing an Acting Role on “The Ark” 02/22/2023

JESSICA YEMI: Landing an Acting Role on “The Ark” In this episode Ryan talks with actor JESSICA YEMI ( The Ark, Sybil ) about how she was approached to be on the Syfy television series “The Ark” and how she prepared for the role of Naomi Spencer. JESSICA YEMI Instagram - @jessicayemi /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/26005509

LISA BRENNER: Commanding "The Ark" on Syfy 02/01/2023

LISA BRENNER: Commanding "The Ark" on Syfy In this episode Ryan talks with LISA BRENNER (The Ark, The Patriot, Say My Name) about what it was like playing Commander Susan Ingram on the new Syfy Channel series “The Ark.” Lisa also shares stories about her experiences of being a producer and writer on other feature films. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/25800315

STEVEN A. LEE: Line Producing "The Ark" on Syfy 02/01/2023

STEVEN A. LEE: Line Producing "The Ark" on Syfy In this episode Ryan talks with STEVEN A. LEE (The Ark, Almost Paradise, The Deal) about what it was like to work as the Line Producer on the Syfy channel series "The Ark". Steven also shares insight and tips on how he keeps a film production on schedule and budget. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/25797609

ANDY ERWIN: Film Producing in Hollywood 12/28/2022

ANDY ERWIN: Film Producing in Hollywood In this episode Ryan talks with ANDY ERWIN ( I Can Only Imagine, WoodLawn, American Underdog) about what it is like to direct and produce movies in the Hollywood studio system through his production company “Kingdom Story Company.” /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/25445838

GAEL CHANDLER: Editing for Directors 12/02/2022

GAEL CHANDLER: Editing for Directors In this episode Ryan talks with GAEL CHANDLER about her new film book “Editing For Directors.” It's an engaging conversation about what a director needs to look for when hiring an editor and the best ways to work with an editor. It explains how and why directors should plan for editing before they shoot a frame and so much more. The book guides directors through postproduction, starting with planning for editing during the shoot and ending with the completion of their film. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/25197840

TARA SHAYNE: How to Become an Actor / Producer 11/07/2022

TARA SHAYNE: How to Become an Actor / Producer In this episode Ryan talks with TARA SHAYNE (Good Trouble, Mixed Status, Ouija Summoning) about what she learned as an Actor / Producer on the Independent film “Alex / October” /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/24924324

DEVIN CARTER: How to Find a Sales Agent at AFM 11/01/2022

DEVIN CARTER: How to Find a Sales Agent at AFM In this episode Ryan talks with international sale agent DEVIN CARTER about how filmmakers can make the most of their American Film Market experience. He also shares five tips on how to find a sales agent to represent your feature film at AFM. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/24869265

How to Break into Hollywood (w Corbin Allred, Kevin Jackson and Rick Page) 10/15/2022

How to Break into Hollywood (w Corbin Allred, Kevin Jackson and Rick Page) This episode was recorded in from of a live audience at the Desertscape International Film Festival. The guests are: Corbin Allred (Actor) Kevin Jackson (Stunt Coordinator) and Rick Page (Cinematographer). They talk about what they had to do to work in Hollywood. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/24648708

TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ: The "Femme Regard" Podcast 10/12/2022

TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ: The "Femme Regard" Podcast In this episode Ryan talks with filmmakers TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ about their awesome film podcast "Femme Regard." They talk about what they love about having a podcast and how it has helped them to prepare to shoot their first feature film. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/24648624

MICAH STUART: How to Cut a Movie Trailer 10/08/2022

MICAH STUART: How to Cut a Movie Trailer In this episode of the "Filmmaking Friends" podcast Ryan talks about how to cut a movie trailer with MICAH STUART, a full-time trailer editor in Hollywood. They breakdown the components that go into creating an epic trailer and Micah shares some of his tricks and tips on how to make a lasting impression on the viewer. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/24628554

DIA FRAMPTON: From Singer to Screen Actor 08/21/2022

DIA FRAMPTON: From Singer to Screen Actor In this episode Ryan talks with DIA FRAMPTON (The Voice, Criminal Minds, Candy Coated Christmas) about her journey from Singer / Songwriter to becoming a successful Actor. Dia shares her experience of being a finalist on “The Voice” and how that lead her to an acting career. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/24119814

BARRETT BURGIN: Creating "CRYO", a Sci-Fi Whodunit 07/10/2022

BARRETT BURGIN: Creating "CRYO", a Sci-Fi Whodunit In this episode Ryan talks with filmmaker BARRETT BURGIN about what he learned from making his Sci-Fi Whodunit movie "CRYO". Barrett breaks down his approach and experiences from story development all the way through distribution. Are you thinking about making a micro budget film? If so you will find this interview very educational. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/23700398

ANDREW WALKER: Preparing for the Role 06/28/2022

ANDREW WALKER: Preparing for the Role In this episode Ryan talks with actor ANDREW WALKER (Dying for Chocolate, Steel Toes, Big Bang Theory) about how he prepares for his acting roles and the importance of having the right work ethic on set. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/23562599

JESSE GARCIA: Growing Through Your Acting Experiences 05/14/2022

JESSE GARCIA: Growing Through Your Acting Experiences In this episode Ryan talks with JESSE GARCIA (The Avengers, From Dusk Till Dawn, Ambulance) about the ups and downs of having an acting career in Hollywood and how Flamin’ Hot Cheetos can change your life. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/23112008

ADAM MAST and JOHN PUGH: Desertscape International Film Festival 04/03/2022

ADAM MAST and JOHN PUGH: Desertscape International Film Festival In this episode Ryan talks with ADAM MAST and JOHN PUGH about what it is like to run the "Desertscape International Film Festival" and what makes it unique. They also share great tips for how to create a strong game plan for those entering their first film festival. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/22664660

AARON O'CONNELL: The Haves and the Have Nots of Christmas Movies 11/17/2021

AARON O'CONNELL: The Haves and the Have Nots of Christmas Movies In this episode Ryan talks with actor AARON O’CONNELL (The Haves and the Have Nots, Candy Coated Christmas, Blending Christmas) about the balance between playing dark dramatic type characters in contrast to sweet leading men in Christmas Rom Coms. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/21183836

MOLLY McCOOK: Candy Coated Christmas 11/17/2021

MOLLY McCOOK: Candy Coated Christmas In this episode Ryan talks with actor MOLLY McCOOK ( Last Man Standing, The Ranch ) about working together on the film “Candy Coated Christmas.” Molly also shares her feelings about working with her father John McCook and why she loves to do her own stunts. It’s a great episode, so sit back and slurp some egg nog. /episode/index/show/filmmakingfriends/id/21190937

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