ABOUT THE FERN
Ryan Cheevers is the founder of Little Red Fern Productions, a storytelling powerhouse that brings your brand’s vision to life with creativity and flair. With clients across the U.S., Ryan’s expertise in content creation spans from long-form projects to punchy social media edits, ensuring your story gets heard—whether it’s a minute-long ad or a feature-length script.
Ryan's storytelling roots trace back to Hollywood, where he contributed to iconic projects like Dumb and Dumber To, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Daddy’s Home. But beyond the big screen, Ryan thrives on the creative process—the magic of taking an idea and crafting it into something unforgettable. That passion extends to sports broadcasting as well, where he created and produced Friday Football Tailgate, a high-energy high school football pregame show celebrating local teams, rivalries, and community spirit.
At Little Red Fern, Ryan’s mission is simple: tell stories that captivate, entertain, and leave an impact. Whether he's working with global brands, emerging businesses, or producing original content, Ryan’s passion for storytelling drives every project. If you've got a story to tell, Ryan's your guy.
FEATURE FILM CREDITS
Youtech: "We're Just Here for the Paninis” (WRITER/Casting director)
Little Red Fern produced a video spotlighting RealTruck’s new distribution center in Pendergrass, Georgia. The video showcases the facility’s scale, employees’ enthusiasm, and the team’s dedication, capturing authentic moments that celebrate the hard work behind this exciting milestone.
FIRST TEE OF BENTON HARBOR
”NOTHING BUT CUP” - (WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR)
As part of their scholarship dinner, First Tee of Benton Harbor wanted to present a video that would really engage their audience. Ryan Cheevers pitched First Tee a remake of a famous 90’s McDonald’s commercial that featured Michael Jordan and Larry Bird (“Nothing But Net”).
Seadek: “Vacation santa”
(Writer/Casting)
Santa is getting ready for Christmas, reviewing everything about to leave Santa’s workshop. He notices a SeaDek product, which triggers a thought — maybe I’ll take this Christmas off to go on vacation.
REALTRUCK: BRING YOUR TRUCK TO LIFE
(PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR)
Little Red Fern produced a video spotlighting RealTruck’s new distribution center in Pendergrass, Georgia. The video showcases the facility’s scale, employees’ enthusiasm, and the team’s dedication, capturing authentic moments that celebrate the hard work behind this exciting milestone.
Seadek: “Every Step of the way”
(Writer/producer)
SeaDek Marine Products sought a fresh approach to storytelling. JV Studios, LLC hired Ryan Cheevers to craft the script for SeaDek’s 90-second brand video, showcasing the company’s innovation and expanding vision in an engaging and impactful way.
21-year-old Dana Carvey's first encounter with Robin Williams (Editor)
Ryan Cheevers edited a clip from So, How’d You Get Here? featuring Dana Carvey sharing a heartfelt story about meeting Robin Williams, highlighting their humor, connection, and Carvey's admiration for the legendary comedian.
friday football tailgate: 2025 HYPE VIDEO (CREATOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR)
Ryan Cheevers is the Creator and Producer of Friday Football Tailgate, a dynamic high school football pregame show. Featuring interviews, analysis, and community engagement, the show captures the excitement and passion of local football, uniting fans before kickoff.
Seadek: “Grown ups are weird”
(Writer/Casting)
Mallory and her bestie, Elsa, think grown-ups are totally weird—especially when Mallory’s parents brag about their “new boat” when, in reality, all they did was install SeaDek flooring. Seriously, how can adults be so clueless? It’s the same boat, just with fancy new floors!
Doritos “Kiss Cam” (Writer/Producer)
Ryan Cheevers wrote a spec script for a Doritos commercial contest, embracing edgy comedy. Centered on a brother and sister at the ballpark, the story plays on the idea that people will do just about ANYTHING for a bag of Doritos.
2019: Watermark Beer Launch at Welcome Inn (PRODUCER/DIRECTOR)
In 2019, Ryan Cheevers directed and produced the launch of Watermark beer at The Welcome Inn, a St. Joseph staple serving Pabst Blue Ribbon since 1933. Known for its griddle that sautés onions and melts hearts, The Welcome Inn now proudly serves Watermark beer.
zenb “eat like it matters”
(producer/editor)
ZENB, a company making pasta from yellow peas, enlisted Ryan Cheevers and his team to create a groundbreaking video. Traveling to Tokyo and Handa, Japan, they interviewed key players and highlighted the manufacturing process for this 9th-generation brand.
Vail Rubber Works Expands Facility (PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR)
Vail Rubber Works, one of the region's largest manufacturers, completed a 58,000 sq ft expansion at their Glenlord Rd Surface Technology Center in St. Joseph Township, Michigan. Little Red Fern Productions was hired to produce, direct, and edit this video showcasing their growth.
The HIT Podcast (Editor/Content Creator)
Ryan Cheevers is an editor and content creator for The HIT Podcast, which curates top news and insights for HR professionals, business leaders, and executives. The show delivers brief, high-impact overviews to keep listeners informed on key industry trends and developments.
McGhee’s: Is that the hvac company you called?
(WRITER/DIRECTOR/Producer/EDITOR)
McGhee’s Heating and Air Conditioning needed an engaging way to connect with their audience. The Little Red Fern team crafted the script, hired the crew, and cut together a :30 second commercial that got some laughs and plenty of views.
BOSS SERVICES “THE DOLLHOUSE”
(WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR)
Boss Services was looking to throw a comedic punch as part of a video marketing campaign. Ryan Cheevers worked with Boss to develop a unique angle — and the Dollhouse was born! The commercial has been a successful OTT campaign.
Babysitting Your Agency - Youtech (Behind the Scenes) (Writer/Casting Director)
Little Red Fern was hired to write and cast the commercial Babysitting Your Agency. Go behind the scenes to see how our team brought the concept to life, from casting and filming to final edits. Experience the creative process and meet the talented cast and crew.
AllPoints: Operational Excellence featuring Bag 'N Label Program (PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR)
Little Red Fern was hired to produce a video for AllPoints, highlighting its commitment to customer needs, expanded distribution network, and innovative ‘Bag n’ Label’ program. The video showcases AllPoints’ dedication to efficiency, quality, and service in the foodservice parts industry.
ZENB Presents | The Yellow Pea Story (Producer/editor)
Travel to America’s Heartland as we explore the importance of pulse crops, visiting the farmlands that supply the source for ZENB’s plant-based foods. Little Red Fern was hired to produce and edit this mini-documentary in collaboration with Paper Crane Productions.
ZENB “CHEF BALLERS”
(PRODUCER/EDITOR)
To help promote their yellow pea pasta, ZENB hired Ryan Cheevers and his team to produce four 30-minute chef cook-off episodes for a YouTube web series. Ryan hired JV Studios, LLC to manage the production. The final result — a cool plug on Good Morning America!
SERVICES
At Little Red Fern Productions, we specialize in bringing your vision to life with creative storytelling and high-quality production. From initial concept development to final delivery, we provide a full range of services tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re looking to produce compelling video content, design stunning graphics, or create engaging digital campaigns, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Pre-Production
Conceptualization (Ideation)
Script-writing
Storyboarding
Scheduling
Brainstorming
Production
Drone Photography/Videography
Graphic Design
Digital and Print Ads
Social Media Banners & Posts
Annual Reports
Posters, Flyers, and Brochures
Web Design
