Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little

In this episode Ryan talks with actor RACHEL BOSTON ( SEAL Team, The Last Bridesmaid, 500 Days of Summer, American Dream, Witches of East End) about her acting career, how she got into producing movies for the Hallmark Channel and why a sheep might just be her spirit animal. It's a super fun episode. RACHEL BOSTON Twitter - https://twitter.com/rachelboston Instagram - https://instagram.com/rachelb...

In this episode Ryan talks with actor NOAH SEGAN (Knives Out, War Pigs, Looper, Brick) about how he prepares for the roles he gets to play on the big screen.  Noah Segan Instagram - https://instagram.com/kidblue?igshid=1qwccpwdky0sk Twitter - https://twitter.com/kidblue

In this episode Ryan talks with Director STACIA CRAWFORD (Hidden in Plain Sight, My Evil Stepdad, Dead Silent) about how she went from being an Actor to a Producer and then from a Producer to a successful Director.     Stacia Crawford: Instagram - https://instagram.com/staciacrawford?igshid=tdubynpx5at2 Twitter -   https://twitter.com/Stacia_Crawford

In this episode Ryan talks with ROBYN LIVELY (Teen Witch, Karate Kid III, Twin Peaks, Gortimer Gibbons) about what it's like growing up in Hollywood as a kid actor and how she still gets recognized as Louise Miller from the hit movie TEEN WITCH.  Robyn Lively: Instagram - https://instagram.com/robynlively?igshid=1mc3qvf7jwrtx Twitter - https://twitter.com/RobynLively

In this episode Ryan talks with filmmaker ALEX FERRARI (On the Corner of Ego and Desire, This is Meg, White Latina) about about his new book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur," which breaks down how to actually make money with your film.   The "Filmtrepreneur Method" will set you up for success.  Check out the book here:   https://filmtrepreneur.com/rise-of-the-filmtrepreneur-book/

In this episode Ryan talks with the LEWIS BROTHERS (Rhett, Burke and Taylor) about how they started their production company "Atomic City" and what it's like to run a film business with your siblings. These guys have created awesome content for such companies as Amazon, Microsoft, Slamdance and Norbest.

In this episode Ryan talks with professional Screenwriter KRAIG WENMAN (Secret Obsession, Cyberstalker, A Beautiful Place to Die) about what it takes to be a working Screenwriter and how not to not lose your mind during the process. Kraig has had over 27 scripts produced for TV Networks such as Hallmark, Netflix and Lifetime Channel.  

In this episode Ryan talks with Film Director SEAN OLSON ( Max Winslow and the House of Secrets, Christmas Wonderland, The Other Mother, F.R.E.D.I. ) about how stating out as an Editor has helped him to be a better Director on set. He also talks about his new company TRASH PANDA. 

In this episode Ryan talks with MICHAEL PECCHIA, Executive Producer at Aaron Sims Creative (Stranger Things, Planet of the Apes, Rampage, Ready Player One) about the importance of planning out VFX shots in pre-production to save money and time on set.    

In this episode Ryan talks with filmmaker JEANETTE JOLLEY (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin, Party Down South) about what it takes to produce Reality Television and the ups and downs of working on Non-Scripted Entertainment. 

In this episode Ryan talks with fellow Canadian CINDY BUSBY (The Wrong Daughter, A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Cedar Cove) about how she became an actor, what it's like working on a Hallmark movie and how to really pronounce "Captain Crunch" in French.    

In this episode Ryan talks with TARYN O'NEILL (Bill Nye Saves the World, Continuum, Granite Flats, NCIS) about what she learned from working at top talent agencies: Gersh and William Morris and how she went on to directing her first science fiction film called LIVE. 

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. 

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.

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.  

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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."    

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.

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. 

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 c...

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."