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Ep41: Cinematographer Adam Barnett

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - February 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Check out our new website! https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ --- Adam Barnett is a London-based DP. A graduate of the NFTS, he is prolific in the short form world and recently lensed an episode of Netflix’s ‘Champion’. We discuss Adam’s background, the nature of cinematography at t...

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How to be an Effective Film Director (w CHRISTIE WILL)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - January 24, 2024 15:17 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with filmmaking friend CHRISTIE WILL (Director, Producer and Screenwriter) about her very impressive career in which she shares insight on the things she has learned from directing over 40+ films.  An amazing conversation full of tips for any inspiring feature film dir...

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Ep40: Cinematographer Craig Dean Devine

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - January 02, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours
Craig Dean Devine is a UK-based Cinematographer working primarily in TV drama and features. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from mental health and Craig’s podcast to how Warhammer taught him to light; from dealing with stepping onto bigger projects and how to ...

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Ep39: Cinematographer Kate Arizmendi

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - November 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour
Kate Arizmendi is a New York-based cinematographer. Her work includes Succession S4, feature films Monica, National Anthem and Swallow, and 2nd Unit work on Dune, shot by Greg Fraiser, and Cyrano, shot by Seamus McGarvey. Kate’s website: https://www.katelinarizmendi.com Kate's IG: https://ww...

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Ep38: Cinematographer Ben Saffer

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - September 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour
Ben Saffer is a London-based cinematographer. We chat about his first feature, his prep process, his use of cine tracer and unreal engine for previs and his time as a DIT. Links to things we discuss in the show: A kind of kidnapping (Feature Film): https://www.bensaffer.com/a-kind-of-kidnapp...

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Ep37: Callum Just, Founder of Digital Orchard

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - August 28, 2023 10:59 - 1 hour
In this episode, we talk to Callum Just, founder of UK-based Digital Orchard. Callum was one of the first DITs in the UK film industry and founded Digital Orchard 13 years ago to provide highly trained technicians and comprehensive workflow solutions for cinematographers. He has grown the comp...

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Creating Amazing Movie Characters (w DOUG JONES)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - August 28, 2023 03:48 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan chats with actor DOUG JONES (Shape of Water, Hell Boy, Hocus Pocus) about the iconic movie characters he has created for the big screen.  Doug also shares his love for a good cup of hot chocolate and a Christmas movie.   DOUG JONES: Instagram, X (Twitter) and Facebook - @a...

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Villians Incorporated (w Jeremy Warner, Matt Moen and Cast)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - August 05, 2023 04:24 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with the Filmmakers and Actors of the comedy VILLAINS INCORPORATED in front of a live audience at the Desertscape International Film Festival. They share their funny stories about how they got this great movie made. 

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Ep36: Writer/Director Alice Seabright

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - July 17, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours
Alice Seabright is a writer and director. She directed eps 4 and 5 of Sex Education S2 before going on to create and show run the BBC1 / Amazon Studios series Chloe.    In this wide ranging and honest conversation, we cover everything from philosophy and mindset to interpersonal relationships ...

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Ep35: Agent George Rumsey

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - May 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour
George Rumsey is a below-the-line agent at Independent Talent Group. He rose to prominence in the UK short form world as the Head of Commercials at Panavision before joining Indepedent Talent in November 2021.  We chat to George about his journey through the industry before diving into the wor...

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Ep34: Director KC Locke

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - April 30, 2023 10:55 - 2 hours
We sit down for a frank, honest and very entertaining chat with director KC Locke (@kc.locke). We talk music videos, the Manchester scene, and KC’s journey from one-man band to building his production company, Swords & Eagles (@swordsandeagles), who today are prolific creators of some of the mos...

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Directing Actors (w JUDITH WESTON)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - April 23, 2023 22:43 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with author JUDITH WESTON about her amazing and must-read book "Directing Actors." Judith explains tools and techniques directors can use to help them work better with their actors to create memorable performances.  JUDITH WESTON (Guest) - https://www.judithweston.co...

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How to Create a Successful TV Series (w DEAN DEVLIN)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - April 08, 2023 00:12 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with Producer / Showrunner DEAN DEVLIN (Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla) about his new SyFy Television series “The Ark.” Dean shares great insight on where they came up with the idea as well as how he navigates all the moving parts to keep this ship moving… throug...

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Directing Great Television (w JAMES GENN)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - March 27, 2023 18:20 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with fellow Canadian director JAMES GENN (The Good Doctor, Hardy Boys, SkyMed) about his experience of directing on the hit Netflix series “Ginny & Georgia.” James shares great insight on the importance of setting the tone on set and laying the foundation for creating ...

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Talking Teen Wolf (w RYAN KELLEY)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - March 18, 2023 04:42 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this special 100th episode of the "Filmmaking Friends Podcast" Ryan talks with his good friend RYAN KELLEY (Mean Creek, Prayers For Bobby, Ben 10) about what it was like to play Deputy Parrish on the hit TV series "TEEN WOLF" on Paramount +  Guest: Ryan Kelley  / Instagram @the_ryan_kelley ...

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Keeping Things Alive on "The Ark" (w SHALINI PEIRIS)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - February 28, 2023 06:38 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with SHALINI PEIRIS ( The Ark, The Danny & Mick Show, The Good Karma Hospital ) about what it is like for her play Dr. Kabir on a Syfy Channel series “The Ark.”  Shalini Peiris / Instagram @i.am.shalini.p

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Landing an Acting Role on “The Ark” (w JESSICA YEMI)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - February 22, 2023 01:21 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with actor JESSICA YEMI ( The Ark, Sybil ) about how she was approached to be on the Syfy television series “The Ark” and how she prepared for the role of Naomi Spencer.  JESSICA YEMI Instagram - @jessicayemi 

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Commanding "The Ark" on Syfy (w LISA BRENNER)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - February 01, 2023 19:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with LISA BRENNER (The Ark, The Patriot, Say My Name) about what it was like playing Commander Susan Ingram on the new Syfy Channel series “The Ark.”  Lisa also shares stories about her experiences of being a producer and writer on other feature films. 

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Line Producing "The Ark" on Syfy (w STEVEN A. LEE)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - February 01, 2023 15:26 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with STEVEN A. LEE (The Ark, Almost Paradise, The Deal) about what it was like to work as the Line Producer on the Syfy channel series "The Ark".  Steven also shares insight and tips on how he keeps a film production on schedule and budget. 

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Film Producing in Hollywood (w ANDY ERWIN)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - December 28, 2022 05:56 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with ANDY ERWIN ( I Can Only Imagine, WoodLawn, American Underdog) about what it is like to direct and produce movies in the Hollywood studio system through his production company “Kingdom Story Company.”  

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Ep33: Cinematographer Rick Joaquim SASC

Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - December 24, 2022 16:01 - 1 hour
Rick Joaquim SASC is a DP based in London working in Narrative, Commercials and Music Videos. His work has been included in the ARRI Camera Showreel 2019, as Official Selection for Sundance Film Festival 2021 and Cannes Film Festival 2022 and and most recently he won "Best Achievement in Cinemat...

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Editing for Directors (w GAEL CHANDLER)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - December 02, 2022 08:51 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with GAEL CHANDLER about her new film book “Editing For Directors.”  It's an engaging conversation about what a director needs to look for when hiring an editor and the best ways to work with an editor. It explains how and why directors should plan for editing before t...

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How to Become an Actor / Producer (w TARA SHAYNE)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - November 07, 2022 02:02 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with TARA SHAYNE (Good Trouble, Mixed Status, Ouija Summoning) about what she learned as an Actor / Producer on the Independent film “Alex / October” 

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How to Find a Sales Agent at AFM (w DEVIN CARTER)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - November 01, 2022 16:09 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with international sale agent DEVIN CARTER about how filmmakers can make the most of their American Film Market experience. He also shares five tips on how to find a sales agent to represent your feature film at AFM.

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HOW TO BREAK INTO HOLLYWOOD

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - October 15, 2022 07:13 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
This episode was recorded in from of a live audience at the Desertscape International Film Festival. The guests are: Corbin Allred (Actor) Kevin Jackson (Stunt Coordinator) and Rick Page (Cinematographer). They talk about what they had to do to work in Hollywood.  

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How to Break into Hollywood (w Corbin Allred, Kevin Jackson and Rick Page)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - October 15, 2022 07:13 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
This episode was recorded in from of a live audience at the Desertscape International Film Festival. The guests are: Corbin Allred (Actor) Kevin Jackson (Stunt Coordinator) and Rick Page (Cinematographer). They talk about what they had to do to work in Hollywood.  

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TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ: The "Femme Regard" Podcast

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - October 12, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with filmmakers TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ about their awesome film podcast "Femme Regard." They talk about what they love about having a podcast and how it has helped them to prepare to shoot their first feature film.  

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The "Femme Regard" Podcast (w TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - October 12, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode Ryan talks with filmmakers TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ about their awesome film podcast "Femme Regard." They talk about what they love about having a podcast and how it has helped them to prepare to shoot their first feature film.  

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How to Cut a Movie Trailer (w MICAH STUART)

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - October 08, 2022 23:53 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode of the "Filmmaking Friends" podcast Ryan talks about how to cut a movie trailer with MICAH STUART, a full-time trailer editor in Hollywood. They breakdown the components that go into creating an epic trailer and Micah shares some of his tricks and tips on how to make a lasting im...

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MICAH STUART: How to Cut a Movie Trailer

Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little - October 08, 2022 23:53 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
In this episode of the "Filmmaking Friends" podcast Ryan talks about how to cut a movie trailer with MICAH STUART, a full-time trailer editor in Hollywood. They breakdown the components that go into creating an epic trailer and Micah shares some of his tricks and tips on how to make a lasting im...

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