 In his independent directing role, Littler wrote, directed and acted in a short film in 2008 called "Kidnap", which also starred a number of "Hollyoaks" actors, as well as music videos for Esco Williams and other North West artists.Since then he has work as a director for Ch4, Ch5 and produced pilots for Lime Pictures and Pulse Films.More Recently Littler has focused on producing and directing, working on several short form films for Ch4, reality TV pilots for Lime Pictures, and working for a stint at ITV providing the voice of ITV2, whilst writing scripts for continuity announcements.