Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little

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DEAN DEVLIN: How to Create a Successful TV Series Apr 08, 2023

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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.

JAMES GENN: Directing Great Television Mar 27, 2023

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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

RYAN KELLEY: Talking Teen Wolf Mar 18, 2023

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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

SHALINI PEIRIS: Keeping Things Alive on "The Ark" Feb 28, 2023

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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

JESSICA YEMI: Landing an Acting Role on "The Ark" Feb 22, 2023

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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

LISA BRENNER: Commanding "The Ark" on Syfy Feb 01, 2023

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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.

STEVEN A. LEE: Line Producing "The Ark" on Syfy Feb 01, 2023

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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.

ANDY ERWIN: Film Producing in Hollywood Dec 28, 2022

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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."

GAEL CHANDLER: Editing for Directors Dec 02, 2022

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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.

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

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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"