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Filmmakers Academy Podcast

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Filmmakers Academy presents two of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. We explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the needs of filmmakers.

Stop what you’re doing this very moment and subscribe to Filmmakers Academy to watch LIVE episodes for free on the FA Platform! While full audio episodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, you can watch past episodes on the FA platform as a member of Filmmakers Academy.

The Inner Circle Podcast is Filmmakers Academy’s flagship podcast hosted by Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC. Together the duo chats with everyone from industry leaders in the film industry to health experts and beyond, spotlighting subjects useful to filmmakers pursuing successful and sustainable careers. *In addition to new episodes is a robust archive containing a wealth of knowledge.

Finding the Frame is not so much an interview series as it is a lounge-sesh with your favorite filmmakers. Hosted by Brendan Sweeney, prominent filmmakers from ASC cinematographers to Oscar winners visit the studio to dish about their careers and approach to the craft.

BAFTA Breakthrough Cinematographer Aaron Reid praises Filmmakers Academy as “a valuable learning resource for film craft” that “pushes learning film into the future.” Online Filmmaking Courses rates Filmmakers Academy 5/5 stars as the best-advanced filmmaking training platform! A trusted partner of Academy Gold Rising, British Cinematographer, RED Digital Cinema, and many other industry titans, visit FilmmakersAcademy.com to see how filmmakers like you are scaling successful careers in the film industry.

We also keep past SIC episodes in our archive dedicated to cinematography, how to navigate your career, and leadership, hosted by Filmmakers Academy CEO Lydia Hurlbut and cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Filmmakers Academy is a subscription-based streaming platform developed to educate and inspire filmmakers to enrich their storytelling and technical skillset. Through on-demand lessons, podcasts, and courses across multiple disciplines, filmmakers at any level of experience will learn from our elite team of industry-leading professionals.

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Episodes

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.12 - Director Rudy Mancuso: Creativity, Música, and Synesthesia

April 04, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast!  Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today.  Join today and get $50 off your first year of Annual All Access by using the promo code FAPOD50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers! Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/4aBuY9k In this episode of the Inner Circ...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.11 - Cinematographer Sherri Kauk: A Cinematographer’s Journey to Drugstore June

March 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20  DP Sherri Kauk joins Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC to discuss her career in the film industry and her latest feature film, Drugstore June. Throughout their conversation, the trio touches on topics like gender diversity and its impact on creativity and development, leadership and power dynamics of the film industry, and managing stress and work-life balance while in film production.  But most of all, Sherri is ...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.10 - Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASC: Live-Action One Piece Netflix Cinematographer

February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20 Come on board and bring along all your hopes and dreams! In this episode, we welcome back one of our most popular ASC cinematographers. The gifted eye behind the lens of the live-action One Piece Netflix adaptation, Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASC, joins Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC at Filmmakers Academy.  This episode is jam-packed with knowledge, so you might want to keep a notepad on hand. Nicole discusses the ma...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.09 - Dr. Terry Schroeder: An Olympian’s Approach to Health

January 24, 2024 13:15 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Your success as a professional filmmaker is a direct result of your mental and physical fortitude. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, former Olympic athlete and coach, Dr. Terry Schroeder, joins Lydia Hurlbut in the Filmmakers Academy studio.  Together they discuss Dr. Terry’s history as an Olympian, key insights filmmakers should consider to prevent injury, and ideal supplements to ensure health and wellness.  Throughout the episode, they also explore the importance of alleviati...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.08 - The Power of Community in the Film Industry

December 26, 2023 15:46 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWv Join today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers! The power of community will amplify your success in the film industry. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Lydia Hurlbut and Shane Hurlbut, ASC discuss the value of community and how filmmakers canno...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.07 - How Filmmakers Can Thrive In the Future of the Film Industry

November 14, 2023 11:51 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWv Join today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers! In this episode, FA CEO Lydia Hurlbut and her cinematographer husband, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, explore the ever-changing film industry. Ever since its inception in 1895, the landscape of the industry has evolved ...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.06 - Zack Arnold: Optimize Yourself & Your Filmmaking Career

October 05, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Award-winning Editor Zack Arnold, ACE (Cobra Kai) stopped by Filmmakers Academy to join Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC on the Inner Circle Podcast. A champion of wellness for his fellow post-production peeps, Zack shares healthy changes that filmmakers can start today that will make an astronomical difference tomorrow. And it all starts with your mindset.  Zack recently semi-retired from his role as a Hollywood film and television editor, with a long list of credits that range from Empire to ...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.05 - Thomas Jeffrey & Carolyn Seaman: Creating a Ripple Effect as a Filmmaking Entrepreneur

September 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC welcome Nigerian filmmaking entrepreneurs Carolyn Seaman and Thomas Jeffery onto the Inner Circle Podcast. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s 20 most innovative women in Media & Tech and listed in the 50 Most Outstanding Female Pacesetters in Africa, Carolyn produces films and documentaries focused on social change. She heads the Girl Nation Film Academy where she trained hundreds of young African women to write, shoot, direct, and edit their own films. Carolyn also...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.04 - Cinematographer Todd Dos Reis, ASC: How To Become A Cinematographer

August 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

There are countless ways to enter the industry and pursue a job as a cinematographer. Typically, you work your way up the ladder from a production assistant or in the camera department and must take chances to prove your mastery. Todd Dos Reis, ASC joins Shane Hurlbut, ASC on this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast to talk about his career trajectory.   Keep reading to discover how Todd started as a PA working on Russell Carpenter projects before moving sideways, backward, and up to become...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.03 - Cinematographer Darrell Wonge’s Pivot from Pro-Basketball Player to Pro Cinematographer

July 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Shane and Lydia welcome pro-baller-turned-cinematographer Darrell Wonge to the Filmmakers Academy studio to discuss his career pivot and learn everything from his networking strategy to how he handles the stress of set life while managing his crew.  After suffering a career-ending injury, Darrell turned his efforts to cinematography. At first, he didn’t have the experience and knowledge but he was determined to become better. So, he approached it like basketball. Where at one time he would ...

Finding the Frame, Ep.16 - Producer Jamee Ranta

June 19, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer Jamee Ranta visits Filmmakers Academy to share the moment she became a successful producer on the music video ‘Remind Me To Forget’ by Kygo, and the technical obstacles she overcame. She then gives some must-know advice to producers young in their careers and reveals what she learned in her latest music video ‘Candy Necklace’ with Lana Del Ray.  Want to learn the art of producing? Become a Filmmakers Academy member today to access Jamee Ranta’s fu...

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.02 - Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC & the EL Zone System

May 30, 2023 11:50 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

You often hear “take it three stops down” or “four stops over,” but what does that actually mean? In this episode of The Inner Circle podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC takes a deep dive with Ed Lachman, ASC into the El Zone System and standardizing exposure in the digital age. Throughout this interview, the two ASC cinematographers discuss the lack of specificity in IRE values, waveform monitors, and false colors. In fact, they’re not consistent from one monitor platform to the next. Lachman ex...

Finding the Frame, Ep.15 - Producer & Director Edgar Esteves

May 22, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Award-winning filmmaker and activist Edgar Esteves drops into the Filmmakers Academy studio to chat with Brendan Sweeney about what it takes to create a successful business in the film industry. Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2020, Edgar discusses some serious truths about the industry, like whether you need an agent or representation, or if you can navigate a prosperous career on your own. Not only that, on top of crucial insights into how Edgar manages his own business relationships, he s...

Finding the Frame, Ep.14 - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC

May 02, 2023 18:35 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Finding the Frame’s first guest ever, director of photography Brendan Uegama, CSC, returns to talk about his work on Hulu’s unauthorized Mike Tyson biopic miniseries, Mike. Mr. Uegama describes the prep with Director X, explaining how the wealth of archival footage they found on YouTube informed their decisions, and how they recreated the world where one of the world’s most dangerous and notorious boxers became a legend. Mike is available to stream exclusively on Hulu. Watch the full ep...

Finding the Frame, Ep.13 - Cinematographer Rafael Leyva

May 02, 2023 18:27 - 1 hour - 118 MB

In our 13th episode of Finding the Frame, cinematographer Rafael Leyva visited the studio at Filmmakers Academy to sit down with host Brendan Sweeney and discuss everything from his preference for shooting on film to that one time he courted Steven Spielberg for 2nd unit on West Side Story. Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. H...

Finding the Frame, Ep.12 - Producer & Director Jason Baum

May 02, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

In our 12th episode of Finding the Frame, Award-winning Director/Producer Jason Baum drops into the FA studio to talk about his career, most notably the epic Grammy win for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s HUMBLE and his collaboration with Spike Jonze on the 5x Emmy-nominated documentary feature film Beastie Boys Story. Jason has worked with other visionary directors in addition to Spike Jonze, including Ava DuVernay, Joey Soloway, and Hiro Murai. Become a member to watch the full interview: h...

Finding the Frame, Ep.11 - Hair Department Head Camille Friend

May 02, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In episode 11 of Finding the Frame, Oscar nominee Camille Friend stops by Filmmakers Academy to talk about her illustrious career, work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and her recent nomination for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling.  Become a member to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/302orWv Keep up with Camille Friend here: https://www.instagram.com/camille_fri... https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295518/?... Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.brendanjswe...

Finding the Frame, Ep.10 - Cinematographer Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS

May 02, 2023 18:09 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Filmmakers Academy host Brendan Sweeney sits down with cinematographer and Oscar nominee Mandy Walker ASC, ACS to discuss her work on Elvis, career journey, advice for filmmakers, future of filmmaking and more!  Keep with Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS here: https://www.instagram.com/mandywalkerdp/ https://www.mandywalkerdp.com/ Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/ Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. T...

Finding the Frame, Ep.09 - Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott

May 02, 2023 18:04 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In episode 9 of Finding the Frame, Oscar-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott discusses her work on Avatar: The Way of Water, along with her career, working with James Cameron, and more! Join as an all access member to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/302orWv Keep up with Deborah Scott here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0779045/ Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ Learn filmmaking from artists at the...

Finding the Frame, Ep.08 - Cinematographer Oren Soffer

May 02, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 124 MB

In episode 8 of Finding the Frame cinematographer Oren Soffer discussed his career, how he got started as an international filmmaker, his features "Allswell" & "Fixation", and much more! Become an all access member and watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3x7bnge Keep up with Oren Soffer here: https://www.orensoffer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/orensofferdp/ Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ Follow us on ...

Finding the Frame, Ep.07 - Sound Department Karol Urban & Stephen Tibbo

May 02, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 123 MB

In episode 7 of Finding the Frame, we welcomed re-recording mixer Karol Urban, and sound mixer Stephen Tibbo from the Cinema Audio Society to discuss production/post-production sound, the theory of sound capture, how they starter their careers and Cinema Audio Society. Learn more about the Cinema Audio Society here: http://bit.ly/3AVIzZW Become an all access member and watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3x7bnge Keep up with Karol Urban here: https://www.instagram.com/mistressmix......

Finding the Frame, Ep.06 - Cinematographer Charlie Sarroff & Colorist Dave Cole

May 02, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 130 MB

In our sixth episode of "Finding the Frame", we chatted with cinematographer Charlie Sarroff and colorist Dave Cole about their collaboration on the hit film "Smile." They discussed the DP and colorist relationship/workflow and how they brought the film's visual language to life. Become an all access member and watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3x7bnge Keep up with Charlie Sarroff here: https://charliesarroff.com/ https://www.instagram.com/charlie_sar... Keep up with Dave Cole her...

Finding the Frame, Ep.05 - Cinematographer Natalie Kingston

May 02, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

In our fifth episode of "Finding the Frame", we welcomed Natalie Kingston to discuss her latest work "Blackbird", career, and journey from Louisiana to Hollywood. Become an all access member and watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3x7bnge Keep up with Natalie Kingston here: https://www.nataliekingston.com/ https://www.instagram.com/natalieking... Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ Follow us on Instagram: ht...

Finding the Frame, Ep.04 - Cinematographer Michael Dallatorre

May 02, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In episode 4 of "Finding the Frame" we welcomed Michael Dallatorre to discuss his career, working at Panavision, the New Filmmaker Program, and his latest works "Studio 666" and "Emergency." Keep up with Michael Dallatorre here: https://www.michaeldallatorre.com/ Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Finding the Frame, Ep.03 - Cinematographer Matthew Chuang, ACS

May 02, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 116 MB

In episode 3 of "Finding the Frame", we welcomed Matthew Chuang, ACS to discuss his career, latest works "Blue Bayou" and "You Won't Be Alone", and the approach he has towards cinematography. Keep up with Matthew Chuang, ACS here: https://www.instagram.com/mattscope/ www.matthewchuang.com Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTu...

Finding the Frame, Ep.02 - Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC

May 02, 2023 15:41 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

In episode 2 of our "Finding the Frame" series, we welcome Alice Brooks, ASC into our studio to discuss her latest film "tick, tick...BOOM!", her journey to becoming a cinematographer, and the process of shooting musicals. Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/3NaiKsD Keep with Alice Brooks, ASC here: https://www.instagram.com/_alicebrooks_/ https://www.alicebrooks.com/ Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/ https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/...

Finding the Frame, Ep.01 - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC

April 26, 2023 03:38 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

FINDING THE FRAME  Episode 01 - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC April 8th, 2023 Hosted by Brendan Sweeney Introducing our new series “Finding the Frame” where we interview industry professionals about their career and latest projects. This episode we sat down with cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC about his latest HBO Max project “Moonshot” starring Cole Sprouse and Lana Condor. Watch the trailer here:  • Moonshot | Offici...   Keep up with Brendan Uegama here: https://www....

Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.01 - Beauty in the Chaos

April 25, 2023 22:30 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

INNER CIRCLE PODCAST  Episode 01 - Beauty in the Chaos April 25th, 2023 Hosted by Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut In their debut episode since their hiatus, Shane and Lydia address one of the biggest challenges filmmakers face – a healthy work/life balance. The duo dives into such demands as time and travel that keep filmmakers away from their families, sharing personal anecdotes and ways to overcome such issues and how to plot a course for success both in your career and personal l...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.45 – Executing the Shot

December 28, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

What I’ve learned over the last 25+ years is to be “flexible” because each shoot is going to be different. I’ve had shoots that are easy and shoots that could not have been more complex. It’s taught me the importance of always being ready and to at least be prepared with the essentials on each shoot. Today, Lydia and I are going to talk about some of the things you’ll need to consider as you get further into your career. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

EP 45 – EXECUTING THE SHOT

December 28, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

What I’ve learned over the last 25+ years is to be “flexible” because each shoot is going to be different. I’ve had shoots that are easy and shoots that could not have been more complex. It’s taught me the importance of always being ready and to at least be prepared with the essentials on each shoot. Today, Lydia and I are going to talk about some of the things you’ll need to consider as you get further into your career. We hope you enjoy!

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.43 – Working For It

November 30, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with some of the best crews, mentors, and leaders in my day-to-day. Working in the film industry is no easy task, but when you surround yourself by people that want to elevate you, that’s when creation enters the unique stage of growth and evolution. Today, Lydia and I are here to talk about some of the rigors that we’ve faced over the last 30 years. Whether it’s from financial decisions like buying equipment or the next step in my career…. We want to ...

EP 43 – WORKING FOR IT

November 30, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with some of the best crews, mentors, and leaders in my day-to-day. Working in the film industry is no easy task, but when you surround yourself by people that want to elevate you, that’s when creation enters the unique stage of growth and evolution. Today, Lydia and I are here to talk about some of the rigors that we’ve faced over the last 30 years. Whether it’s from financial decisions like buying equipment or the next step in my career…. We want to ...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.42 – Developing Your Creative Voice

November 16, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Being a filmmaker can be demanding creatively, logistically, and personally. Throughout the years, Lydia and I have always tried to stay true to ourselves and our needs. It’s never easy staying on top of projects, our home life, staying in touch with friends and family, keeping up with movies, etc… What keeps us grounded, creative, and passionate is prioritizing the essentials (i.e. family, friends, and our relationship) and acknowledging everything else is supplementary. By doing this, we’v...

EP 42 – DEVELOPING YOUR CREATIVE VOICE

November 15, 2019 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Being a filmmaker can be demanding creatively, logistically, and personally. Throughout the years, Lydia and I have always tried to stay true to ourselves and our needs. It’s never easy staying on top of projects, our home life, staying in touch with friends and family, keeping up with movies, etc… What keeps us grounded, creative, and passionate is prioritizing the essentials (i.e. family, friends, and our relationship) and acknowledging everything else is supplementary. By doing this, we’v...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.41 - Following Your Intuition

November 02, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

The end of each year is always a time to reflect on what you have accomplished, what has changed, and where you are hopefully going. For Lydia and myself, it’s been a crazy year with another feature in the books, an ever-changing schedule, and the unknown of what lies ahead. While it is never easy, it’s fun and worth the ride to be doing what I love. In this podcast, Lydia and I want to wrap up the year and spread as much knowledge to help give you a jumpstart in the new year. We wish you a...

EP 41 – FOLLOWING YOUR INTUITION

November 02, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

The end of each year is always a time to reflect on what you have accomplished, what has changed, and where you are hopefully going. For Lydia and myself, it’s been a crazy year with another feature in the books, an ever-changing schedule, and the unknown of what lies ahead. While it is never easy, it’s fun and worth the ride to be doing what I love. In this podcast, Lydia and I want to wrap up the year and spread as much knowledge to help give you a jumpstart in the new year. We wish you ...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.40 - Trusting Your Instinct

October 19, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

What’s beautiful about this industry is that everyone has their own unique approach to handling creative situations and business choices. Over the course of my career, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity of learning from the greats that have paved the path for us today. Whether it be a cinematographer, director, producer, grip, etc… Everyone carries something you can learn and it’s important to soak in that knowledge. With this podcast, Lydia and I want to share some pearls of wisdom for on and of...

EP 40 – TRUSTING YOUR INSTINCT

October 19, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

What’s beautiful about this industry is that everyone has their own unique approach to handling creative situations and business choices. Over the course of my career, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity of learning from the greats that have paved the path for us today. Whether it be a cinematographer, director, producer, grip, etc… Everyone carries something you can learn and it’s important to soak in that knowledge. With this podcast, Lydia and I want to share some pearls of wisdom for on and o...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.39 - The Hollywood Change

October 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola,  Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on its head and more female filmmakers are getting the chance to create and express themselves. Lydia and I are here to talk about what this means to us and how we are seeing a...

EP 39 – THE HOLLYWOOD CHANGE

October 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola,  Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on its head and more female filmmakers are getting the chance to create and express themselves. Lydia and I are here to talk about what this means to us and how we are seeing ...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.38 - Ushering in a New Era

September 21, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola,  Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on it’s head and more female filmmakers are getting the chance to create and express themselves. Lydia and I are here to talk about what this means to us and how we are seeing ...

EP 38 – USHERING IN A NEW ERA

September 21, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola,  Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on it’s head and more female filmmakers are getting the chance to create and express themselves. Lydia and I are here to talk about what this means to us and how we are seeing...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.37 – Understanding Your Cinematic Goals

September 07, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Your reel in the film industry is the one constant you are always going to have to face. This is your identity, your style, your passion, and those that don’t know you need to be able to tell that by the end of it. Throughout you career your are going to make a lot of decisions that, for better or for worse,  will sculpt the outcome on how your shoots go, and your career, and how your life goes. What I want to help with is guiding you not only on your career, but how to stay healthy when it...

EP 37 – UNDERSTANDING YOUR CINEMATIC GOALS

September 07, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Your reel in the film industry is the one constant you are always going to have to face. This is your identity, your style, your passion, and those that don’t know you need to be able to tell that by the end of it. Throughout you career your are going to make a lot of decisions that, for better or for worse,  will sculpt the outcome on how your shoots go, and your career, and how your life goes. What I want to help with is guiding you not only on your career, but how to stay healthy when i...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.36 – The Art in Business

August 24, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

When you begin your career as a filmmaker, you tend to only consider shots, the art behind the craft, and all of the creatives choices you are ready to make. Time and time again, it can be a rude awakening for those that enter into the industry and that don’t consider the business aspect of the process. YES – being creative is a big part of our game but that is maybe 40% of the job at the most. Everyday as filmmakers we deal with budgets, lists, meetings, treatments, pitches, producers, and...

EP 36 – THE ART IN BUSINESS

August 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

When you begin your career as a filmmaker, you tend to only consider shots, the art behind the craft, and all of the creatives choices you are ready to make. Time and time again, it can be a rude awakening for those that enter into the industry and that don’t consider the business aspect of the process. YES – being creative is a big part of our game but that is maybe 40% of the job at the most. Everyday as filmmakers we deal with budgets, lists, meetings, treatments, pitches, producers, an...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.35 - Light Placement, On Set Efficiency

August 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

As a cinematographer, I have always been influenced and inspired by light. To me, light makes my job fresh, new, and exciting. Not everything about lighting has to deal with the quality it emits and which fixture you are going to pick. To really be a wizard at lighting, you need to understand the light itself, how it runs, and ultimately its limitations when out in the field. Time and time again, I see filmmakers boning themself when they ask for big sources and have no clue what is necessa...

EP 35 – LIGHT PLACEMENT – ON SET EFFICIENCY

August 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

As a cinematographer, I have always been influenced and inspired by light. To me, light makes my job fresh, new, and exciting. Not everything about lighting has to deal with the quality it emits and which fixture you are going to pick. To really be a wizard at lighting, you need to understand the light itself, how it runs, and ultimately its limitations when out in the field. Time and time again, I see filmmakers boning themself when they ask for big sources and have no clue what is necess...

Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.34 – Light Quality & Spectrum

July 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

As a cinematographer, I’ve always been fascinated by light! It’s extremely easy these days to get caught up by the ever-evolving tech out there and what’s hot. But at the end of the day, your bread and butter is always going to be the lights you choose to tell that story. Whether you go for strictly practicals or the big guns like 18K’s, you are making a choice for why you go down that route. Just like choosing a lens or a type of film stock, you need to choose why this light works for you. ...

EP 34 – LIGHT QUALITY & SPECTRUM

July 27, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

As a cinematographer, I’ve always been fascinated by light! It’s extremely easy these days to get caught up by the ever-evolving tech out there and what’s hot. But at the end of the day, your bread and butter is always going to be the lights you choose to tell that story. Whether you go for strictly practicals or the big guns like 18K’s, you are making a choice for why you go down that route. Just like choosing a lens or a type of film stock, you need to choose why this light works for you. ...