Ryan Little (born 28 March 1971) is a

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film director, cinematographer and producer. He is perhaps best known for his 2003 film '' Saints and Soldiers.'' His work has a broad range of genres. Little was born in

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, Canada. He has produced over a dozen films and directed 13.

Early life

Born in Vancouver, Little always had an aspiration for making film. Growing up, his father made 8 mm films and was always eager to show them off to him. With this, a passion for film began and Little knew that when he grew up he wanted to make films.

Professional career

Little’s first film ''Saints and Soldiers'' was inspired by Saints at War, written by Dennis Wright. Little was able to contact the

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that Wright told him about and with their help, he wrote the story of ''Saints and Soldiers'' with screen writer Matt Whitaker. The film, which takes place during

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, is about three soldiers who escape during the Malmedy massacre. Some of Little's other work includes the ABC Family Channel romantic comedy ''Love Surreal'', ''

Forever Strong ''Forever Strong'' is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Ryan Little, written by David Pliler and released on September 26, 2008. The film stars Sean Faris, Gary Cole, Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Penn Badgley and Arielle Kebbel. ...

'' (a film about the Highland Rugby Team), '' Age of the Dragons,'' and the

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pilot ''Blank Slate.'' Little's ''Saints and Soldiers'' was entered into seventeen film festivals and won several awards. Little is one of three executive producers of the tv production extinct along with

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and Aaron Johnston. He is also the director of photography.

Personal life

Little is married and has two sons.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Directing

*''The Last Good War'' (1999) *'' Saints and Soldiers'' (2003) *'' Love Surreal'' (2005) (TV) *'' Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy'' (2006) *''

House of Fears ''House of Fears'' is a 2007 American horror film, directed by Ryan Little. It stars Corri English, Sandra McCoy, Michael J. Pagan, Corey Sevier and Alice Greczyn. The film was released Direct-to-DVD on April 27, 2009 in the UK. The DVD releas ...

'' (2007) *''

'' (2008) *'' Age of the Dragons'' (2011) *'' Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed'' (2012) *'' Saints and Soldiers: The Void'' (2014) *''

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'' (2015) *''

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'' (2017) *A Fiancé for Christmas (2021) *The Third Degree (2024)

Producing

*''The Last Good War'' (1999) (producer) *'' Saints and Soldiers'' (2003) (producer) *'' Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy'' (2006) (producer) *''

'' (2007) (executive producer) *''

'' (2008) (producer) *'' Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed'' (2012) *'' Saints and Soldiers: The Void'' (2014) *Candy Coated Christmas (2021) Producer

Cinematography

*'' Saints and Soldiers'' (2003) *''Blank Slate'' (2008) (TV) *'' Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed'' (2012) *'' Saints and Soldiers: The Void'' (2014) *We Love you, Sally Carmicheal (2017) *Extinct (2017) *A Fiancé for Christmas (2021) *One Big Happy Family (2023) *Faith of Angels (2024) *The Third Degree (2024)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Little, Ryan Living people 1971 births Canadian cinematographers Canadian film producers Film directors from Vancouver