The CinePacks Podcast

Stro and his production company, Room1041, are at the forefront of innovation for the social media industry. They create content for Logan Paul, Ed Sheeran, and countless other influencers your bound to hear of. Follow Stro - https://www.instagram.com/directedbystro Stro Website - http://directedbystro.com/ Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens Filters Che...

CinePacks would not be what it is today without the crazy and ambitious mind of Joshua Lykkeberg. Learn how he runs the virtual production volume at our studio. Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/mangoquaffer Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens Filters Check out our Film Studios Follow Us: CinePacks Instagram CinePacks YouTube Tyler Casey Instagram...

Justin Jones is the creative DP behind some of the biggest rock music videos on the internet, and he is actively growing an educational filmmaker community through monthly "Warehouse Workshops." Follow Justin - www.instagram.com/justinjonesdp Warehouse Workshops - https://www.warehouseworkshops.com/ Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens Filters C...

Sam CaHill is the brilliant videographer behind Machine Gun Kelly's media content and his hit Hulu documentary, "Life in Pink" Follow Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samcahill/ Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens Filters Check out our Film Studios Follow Us: CinePacks Instagram CinePacks YouTube Tyler Casey Instagram Andy Chen Instagram 🎧...

In this thrilling episode, hosts Tyler Casey and Andy Chen are joined by Tony Surfman, the mastermind behind some of the most viral action sequences on social media. Known for his work on blockbuster projects like The Matrix: Resurrections , The Witcher , and Road House , Tony shares his inspiring journey from martial arts in Miami to the Hollywood action scene. Discover how he creates realistic f...

"That's a Bad Idea" is an uprising comedy sketch duo staring Curry Barker & Cooper Tomlinson. Follow Bad Idea - https://www.instagram.com/thats.a.bad.idea Watch MILK & SERIAL- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbzGQ1lszv4 Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens Filters Check out our Film Studios Follow Us: CinePacks Instagram CinePacks Y...

Chandler Riggs needs no introduction; his breakout role as Carl Grimes in the hit series "The Walking Dead" was an icon staple to the show. Recently, Chandler came to our very own Broadway studio to film "The Spider" horror film, portraying Peter Parker in a darker light than we've ever seen before. Follow Chandler - https://www.instagram.com/chandlerriggs5?utm_source=ig_w...

Keoni Mars is an accomplished Los Angeles director who has worked with artists such as Lil Wayne, Justine Skye, and more. Follow Keoni - https://www.instagram.com/keonimars?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Creatives Play - https://www.instagram.com/creativesatplay/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 G...

Join Splash as he goes into detail about the platform he's built up for the bay area, as well as how his team manages to output consistent social content for LaRussell. Follow Splash – https://www.instagram.com/splashthakidd Follow Splash Bakery - https://www.instagram.com/splashbakery_ Timecodes ⌚ 00:00:00 - Connecting with LaRussell 00:00:51 - Growth of Creative Team 00:02:30 - Early Proje...

Cassius King is a skilled filmmaker known for his expertise in specialty motion equipment, including robot arms and scissor crane. Starting out in San Francisco as a construction worker, Cassius made a major career shift when he moved out to Los Angeles to start his production company, the Cinema Junkies. Known for their high-end robot arm and scissor crane work, the Cinema Junkies provide extreme...

Jack Harrison has one of the most niche logo design techniques you’ll ever find, specializing in degrading modern graphics through CRT screen recordings. His process allows him to create some of the most genuine VHS filters that exist, emulating nostalgic graphic designs you would find from the 80’s. Although it may seem simple in concept, the effort and attention to detail Jack puts into his work...

Desire Lacap, or better known as lacapture online, is an amazingly talented videographer based in Los Angeles county. Being creative from a young age, Desire built up a powerful production company which now produces amazing content for artists such as Alicia Keys, G-Eazy, and brands like Adobe. Learn all about Desire’s journey to success, and the tips she learned along the way in today’s episode o...

Few people can top the story of D’Lo Louis, who defied the expectations of those around him by becoming a successful filmmaker after spending nearly 10 years in prison. This non-traditional start did not inhibit him though, as the first film he worked on was “Space Jam: New Legacy,” followed by “Wakana Forever” and many exceptionally well-known films. As his drive lead him further, D’Lo soon becam...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to repurpose Tesla batteries for lighting equipment? Have you thought about influencing the local market value of RED Komodo cameras? Or maybe you’ve come here to improve your photography skills because you didn’t study hard enough at your local CVS. No matter what you’re here for, Josh Libertine has done it all. These days he’s busy directing some of the larg...

When Lopes and Galileo dropped out of college and moved to LA to pursue a career in the film industry, they barely even knew what a producer’s role was on set. Those days, you might not have guessed that they would soon be running one of the most successful production companies in the area. BT Studios has made a staple in the industry by working with huge artists like the Migos, Party Next Door, a...

Being a solo entrepreneur in Los Angeles is no easy feat, but Mario Visions is the prime example of how persistence and grit delivers praiseworthy results withing the film industry. As the owner of Site Studios, Mario has built up a large array of standing sets which have brought in many big-name clients and a profitable revenue. Originally intended to be used as a personal space for his videograp...

Alex Qian is undoubtedly one of the most skilled photographers of our time. He’s dabbled in every medium of photography you can imagine; from humble roots in real estate gigs, to world-class nature photography, to large-scale collaborations with brand names like Xbox. Making it as a photographer professionally is never easy, but luckily Alex has plenty of tips and experiences to share, as well as...

Oswaldo Cepeda, known on YouTube as Moody Dark Room, is one of the most creative and unique photographers you’ll find in the LA area. Blurring the lines between photography and videography, Oswaldo creates mesmerizing “video portraits” full of atmosphere and dreamy visuals. Utilizing his talents in lighting and visual effects, his pieces breathe life while being fundamentally simple in concept. Le...

Orie McGinness is a visionary director who has made a significant impact in the metal music video genre. Renowned for his ability to create massive environments and stunning visuals through his self-taught VFX skills, Orie has directed iconic videos for bands such as Bad Omens, Spirit Box, and Wage War. By leveraging the power of Unreal Engine, he brings ambitious concepts to life, often using jus...

In today’s episode we speak with Brian Tang, the creator and director of the director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama.” Kodama puts a modern twist on traditional Japanese folklore by following a team of SWAT samurai attempting to recover the team leader’s father from an evil spirit. Through the help of Kickstarter, the project was fully funded and produced, eventually being picked up by the Ru...

In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Zae Williams (AZAE Productions), the creative force behind the highly acclaimed "From the Block" YouTube series on his channel "4tha Shooters." Zae shares how his hanging microphone performances with top artists like Lil Durk, G Herbo, Polo G, Chief Keef, Lil Yachty, and 4 Batz grew, detailing the hard work and dedicati...

 In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Evan Blum, aka Dr. Clips, to explore the power of short-form content. Evan shares his tips for filming, creating viral videos, and the impact of concise content in today's digital world. With experience working with artists like Flyana Boss, Bebe Rexha, Glorilla, and Demi Lovato, Evan brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice...

Today we interview Andy Chen, the co-founder of CinePacks studios. In our interview with Andy, we discuss his journey as a filmmaker and his experiences with virtual production. Virtual production has become a game-changer for the film industry, enabling filmmakers to create incredibly immersive, realistic worlds without a large studio budget. We also dive into the creation of his latest horror fi...

In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we are joined by the owners of Blinktone Studios, Adam and Sebastian. Based in the Bay Area,  Adam and Sebastian have been shooting music videos for as long as they can remember. Opening their own studio at the age of 19 and 20 proved to be a remarkable yet challenging task. Today, Blinktone Studios has grown into a prominent filming location in Hayward. L...

In today’s episode we revisit an old guest, Damien Sandoval. The last time Damien was featured on the podcast was back in 2020, and a lot has changed for him since then. Damien has been hustling, expanding his studio operations, and maintaining crazy high-tempo energy throughout it all. Hear about how opening up multiple studios on Peer Space has created a consistent cash flow for him, and how thi...