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

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 

https://scriptation.com/

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 - www.christiewillfilms.com

Instagram - www.instagram.com/christiewillwolf?igsh=NWk0cTl4dnhrMzky

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

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. 

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) - https://www.judithweston.com

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.  

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 - www.jamesgenn.com / Instagram @jamesgenn

Host: Ryan Little - Instragram @ryanlittle_director 

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

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

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