Filmmaker’s Compass Podcast

In this episode we welcome filmmaker Aaron Mager and talk about - getting on your first feature film, especially one direct by David Fincher? How do you find work once you do come to Los Angeles? How do you get into a Union? Finding that balance between actively working in the Industry and creating your passion projects? We talk about a movie that you can watch over, and over again- Thor: Ragnarok...

Welcome to another episode of the Filmmaker’s Compass Podcast! We’re back :) And on this week’s show we are interviewing filmmaker and writer Harrison Reishman. Harrison is a native of Hurricane, West Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in Psychology and Business. He began his entertainment career at United Talent Agency in the mailroom, then as a television develop...

In this Episode, we will discuss: - Dropping out of film school to go make films. - How to tell your parents you are moving to Los Angeles to make movies. - Finding work when you make that move. - How to get into Central Casting and work as an extra. - Submitting your short films to festivals and is it worth it or not? - We also discuss the best first date movie. Thanks for listening and enjoy the...

Welcome to the second episode of the Filmmaker’s Compass podcast! So proud to announce our first guest and friend, Curt Chatham. Curt had to learn producing the old-fashioned way - actually working in the field. After moving to Los Angeles in 2003 from Georgia where he grew up, Curt started working on small budget films to learn all he could. From there he worked his way up through the ranks from...

Dustin and Christian discuss their plans and potential for the show, some movies, and welcome all new listeners.

Nickolas Gilbert is a Writer/Director/Producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has worked in the film business for over twenty years in both the camera and art departments, as well as writing, producing and directing his own projects. He has worked in the camera department on major feature films such as Oz the Great & Powerful and Red Dawn and network television shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Ni...

In this episode we talk about - getting on your first feature film, especially one direct by David Fincher? How do you find work once you do come to Los Angeles? How do you get into a Union? Finding that balance between actively working in the Industry and creating your passion projects? We talk about a movie that you can watch over, and over again- Thor: Ragnarok and working with William Shattner...

Happy New Year!!! And welcome to another episode of the Filmmaker’s Compass Podcast! We’re back :) And on this week’s show we are interviewing filmmaker and writer Harrison Reishman. Harrison is a native of Hurricane, West Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in Psychology and Business. He began his entertainment career at United Talent Agency in the mailroom, then a...

Dustin and Christian take a look back at a holiday classic and one of the highest grossing live action comedies of all time: Home Alone! We look at our favorite scenes and lines from the movie, discuss why the story is timeless, how it affected culture, and have fun with a little trivia.

In this Episode, we will diacuss: Dropping out of film school to go make films. How to tell your parents you are moving to Los Angeles to make movies, then finding work when you make that move. How to get into Central Casting ans work as an extra. Submitting your short films to festivals and is it worth it or not? We also discuss the best first date movie.

Dustin and Christian discuss their plans and potential for the show, some movies, and welcome all new listeners.

Welcome to the first episode of the Filmmaker’s Compass podcast! So proud to announce our first guest and friend, Curt Chatham. Curt had to learn producing the old-fashioned way - actually working in the field. After moving to Los Angeles in 2003 from Georgia where he grew up, Curt started working on small budget films to learn all he could. From there he worked his way up through the ranks from a...

Soo....we have some news. We are officially launching a new podcast! Details in the video.