Filmmakers Academy Podcast

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20 This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. 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 diversi...

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20 This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. 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,...

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20 This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. 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 Hurlb...

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,...

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-changi...

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 ro...

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 trai...

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...

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 h...

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.  Wan...

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 fa...

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 o...

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 notoriou...

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...

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, inclu...

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...

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...

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.brendanjs...

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 he...

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: ht...

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: http...

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....

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...

In episode 3 of "Finding the Frame" , we welcomed Matthew Chuang, AC S 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/ F...

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...