Film Crew Love

Episode 12 - Johnny Simmons, ASC - Part 1

July 29, 2020 19:15 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

If you love film. If you love crew. If you love culture. If you love history. You will love John Simmons, ASC. Part One of a candid conversation with the legendary Cinematographer. Who was his mentor, and what he thinks of the term mentor when describing himself. His cinematic spirit of protest. The first job out of Film School, and what caused Carlton Moss to hang up in his face. The value of passion, yet a vow and pledge for diversity. Apologies for brevity and Technicali...

Episode 11 - Carla Joi Farmer

July 18, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

You want to talk Hair. In Hollywood. Talk to Carla "Joi" Farmer. Fresh off the filming of Coming to America 2, and in the middle of production on Will Smith's "King Richard project" detailing the father of the tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, Carla Joi knows the culture of hair. A veteran hair stylist with over 20 + years in the industry, Carla Joi joins the Film Crew Love podcast to discuss: The collaborative pride of leading the Hair Department on Coming to America 2. The i...

Episode 10 - Richard Vialet, DP

July 13, 2020 20:29 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

Richard Vialet, one of the DP of the new Starz series, P-Valley, joins the Film Crew Love Podcast. Richard discusses: His initial interest, and subsequent apprehension with #PValley, his reflection and realization on what ultimately excited him. The culture and vibe of his sets, and being diligent regarding the male gaze on a strip club set. His collaborative process with Tyler Perry's equally rewarding and demanding shooting style. How he prioritizes story, seeks cinematographic challe...

Episode 9 - Tommy Maddox Upshaw, DP

July 01, 2020 06:14 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

A veteran Director of Photography with a deep love for cinema and culture Tommy Maddox joins the Film Crew Love podcast. In the midst of this era of introspection, reawakening, and relevance Tommy shares: Why being the Cinematographer of #Snowfall is personal for him. His admiration, appreciation, and friendly rivalry with Spike Lee. His talented crews, how he acquires them, and his responsibility to diversity on film sets. The future of the industry as he sees it, and what he hopes i...

Episode 8 - Alison A. Taylor

June 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Trivia. What crew member is first in and last out on: #Insecure #WrinkleInTime #StraightOuttaCompton #TheSoloist #TrainingDay And Upcoming Amazon #UndergroundRailroad series Directed by Barry Jenkins just to name a few..? Location Manager Alison Taylor. Twenty Five years and counting, a three time California Location Award winner, Alison Taylor joins the Film Crew Love podcast to shed light on one of the most valuable, yet most underrated professions in the industry. She praises ...

Episode 7 - Heidi McGowan

June 10, 2020 23:38 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

A crew is only as diverse as a production manager's rolodex. Heidi McGowan, is the veteran Production Manager of ABC's hit show, #Blackish The crew reflects her diverse taste. Heidi joins the Film.Crew.Love podcast to discuss her career as African American Production Manager. She discusses how she has learned and grown in her position in Hollywood, her views of diversity and inclusion, and what she is fearful of going forward. We discuss: Who's underrated, Who's Overrated, and Pro...

Episode 6 - Paul Lindsay

May 28, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

When you need a "set vet", Go Get Paul. When you need an AD who works with "Blacks, Asians, and Kids..." Go Get Paul. Paul Lindsay is a veteran Assistant Director, with extensive credits in Movies and Television. He joins the Film Crew Love podcast to discuss his experiences from working on sets from "Us" to "Malcolm X" and all the skills and knowledge acquired along the way. What is the show or opportunity that got away? Who is underrated/overrated and properly rated? Where will he...

Episode 5 - Courtney Franklin

May 22, 2020 06:57 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

What person does a hit show like HBO's Insecure and ABC's How To Get Away With Murder have in common? Courtney Franklin A veteran Assitant Director who recently transitioned to Production Manager, Courtney is one of the rising stars behind the scenes in Hollywood, and is a consistent presence in the Directors Guild of America. She joins the Film Crew Love Podcast to discuss: Who's underrated, Who's overrated, Who's properly rated. Her most rewarding and challenging projects. The show ...

#TEPisode - The Show that Got Away

May 21, 2020 18:15 - 1 minute - 1.11 MB

Tep + Episode = #Tepisode Personal opinions on professional matters. What is a show that Tep passed on working on, that he often thinks about? A weekly personal reflection or projections with Assistant Director Imhotep "Tep" Coleman

Episode 4 - Shawn "Pip" Pipkin West

May 14, 2020 12:11 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MB

Shawn "Pip" Pipkin has stories to tell. And not! A veteran Assitant Director, and woman of color, her expertise, insight, and congeniality are in high demand in the television and film industry. She joins the Film Crew Love podcast to discuss: Her most rewarding/challenging projects. Her favorite people to work with in front and behind the camera. The show she regrets not taking, and the mystery show she took and regretted! This and much more with my sister, Shawn 'Pip' Pikin. All Fi...

#TEPisode - Favorite Show to work on?

May 14, 2020 10:53 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

Tep +Episode = #Tepisode Personal opinions on professional matters. What has been Tep's favorite show to work on up to this point? A weekly personal reflection or projection with Assitant Director Imhotep "Tep" Coleman

Episode 3 - Todd A. Dos Reis, ASC

May 07, 2020 18:11 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

Episode 3 - Todd A. Dos Reis, ASC Veteran Director of Photography Todd A. Dos Reis joins the Film Crew Love podcast to discuss his process of filmmaking, his visual medium preferences, and the people and projects that inspire him. Currently one of seven African-American members of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), Todd discusses his: Preference for TV/Film/Music Videos/Commercials? Strengths/Weaknesses? Who's underrated? Who's overrated? Who's properly rated?...

Episode 2 - Dwight Williams

April 29, 2020 06:31 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

Lean on Me. New Jack City. Friday. Dead Presidents. Girls Trip. Baby boy. Just to name a few of the credits of a career of a veteran Assitant Director/Production Manager that has spanned 5 decades in the Directors Guild. Dwight Williams is a DGA Frank Capra Award winner that has ran sets, led crews, and built budgets for some of the leading projects in the history of black culture. Great Stories. Great Insight. Great Appreciation. And much much more. All Film. All Crew. All Lo...

Film.Crew.Love and Assistant Director Anderson Vilien

April 23, 2020 21:03 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

The pilot episode of Film Crew Love Podcast gets real with: Assistant Director Anderson Vilien Discussing his: Strengths/Weaknesses? Preference for TV/Film/Music Videos/Commercials? The job that got away? Which project had him ready to walk away? And of course: Who's underrated? Who's overrated? Who's properly rated? And much more.. All Film. All Crew. All Love.

Welcome to Film. Crew. Love.

December 12, 2018 09:35 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

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