Jon and Tracy Cring

Married to Movies

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Husband and wife filmmaking team, Jon Russell and Tracy Cring, explore the art and craft of making movies over morning coffee. The couple have made TWENTY feature films and been married TWENTY years! Jon is a Producer and Director, Tracy works as a Director of Photography and Editor, and both collaborate on screenplays giving them plenty of insight and advice you'll find valuable. Married to Movies is a delightful blend of industry insights, the creative process, business know how, movie recommendations, and the joys of navigating both marriage and partnership in the world of film.

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Jon and Tracy Cring

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Latest episode

Mar 23, 2026

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Episodes

What’s Up With 🙏 Kindness? 20.09.2023

Part 2 of a 2 part series. Film credits, crowdfunding, and the essence of being a true producer are all up for discussion. Jon and Tracy emphasize the importance of genuine kindness to foster opportunities. What do Adam Sandler, Julius Caesar, and Kevin Hart have in common? Tune in to this spirited breakfast conversation to find out!  🍎Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OnApplePods 🎙️Spotify: https://...

What’s Up With 😫 Rewrites? 18.09.2023

Part 1 of a 2 part series. Jon and Tracy explore the fascinating realm behind-the-scenes of filmmaking. They dissect dialogue from scripts, tease out character nuances, and even explore the magic of Southern dialects. Sprinkle in some Coen Brothers and you’ve got yourself an entertaining podisode!  🍎Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OnApplePods 🎙️Spotify: https://t.ly/wTez3   🎥 Youtube: https://www....

What's Up With Vonnegut? 15.09.2023

💍Married to 🎬Movies ❤️hosts Jon and Tracy dive headfirst into that pesky thing called self-doubt. They share encounters with "crazy makers," those quirky characters who put a hitch in the creative giddy-up. They offer advice in the art of making creativity feel like a breeze and why character-driven storytelling is the bee's knees. 💍Married to 🎬Movies encourages you to embrace yo...

What's Up With Stairs? 11.09.2023

In this episode, Jon & Tracy unravel the quirks of human reactions, share giggles about communal living, and navigate the nuances of diverse audiences. From creative musings to road trip anecdotes, it's a delightful peek into the world of filmmaking! 🍎Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OnApplePods 🎙️Spotify: https://t.ly/wTez3   🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriedtoMovies #MarriedToMo...

What's Up With Fried Chicken? 06.09.2023

Hosts Jon & Tracy take you on a wild ride through their love affair with Korean fried chicken that's so good it might just lead to marriage! They dish on a visit to a feminist vegan restaurant, Bloodroot, and share tales of women's resilience throughout history, with a side of faith in filmmaking. Plus, their Airbnb adventure: "Is it a scam or a Hollywood dream?" Don't mi...

What's Up With Ego? 03.09.2023

Jon & Tracy delve into the intricacies of pitch decks, the power of generative fill in Photoshop for documentary films, and the democratization of art in the digital age. Can you work on a project you don’t like and with egos that creates a mediocre product? Tune in for an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving world of filmmaking. 🍎Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OnApplePods 🎙️Spotify: htt...

What's Up With Casting? 31.08.2023

Jon and Tracy take you on a wild ride through their early years casting from background actors, things falling apart, and suggestion to always hire someone better than you, 🍎Apple Podcasts 🎙️Spotify 🎥 Youtube #MarriedToMovies #JonAndTracy #joncring #tracycring #FilmForum #Breakfast #MovieModeMerch #Insta #FilmSet #podcast #Comedy #IndieFilmmaking #FilmProduction #CreativeChaos #BehindTheScenes #...

What's Up With Film Festivals? 28.08.2023

Hop in the time machine and cruise down the memory lane of Jon and Tracy's early film festival adventures on this super groovy filmmaking podcast episode! Brace yourself for some wild stories and unexpected surprises. Then tell a story of an actress who ninja'ed Jon's brain. It's a tale you won't want to miss. Tracy will share her musings on the beauty of Monday Mondays. She&#3...

What's Up With Showbiz? 24.08.2023

Jon and Tracy unravel the media landscape's quirks in this episode. From dissecting the impact of binge-watching on storytelling to the art of creating engaging promotional clips, they explore the rise and fall of platforms like Current TV and reveal the secret of staying front and center in the age of digital content. 🍎Apple Podcasts 🎙️Spotify 🎥 Youtube

What's Up With Eggs? 21.08.2023

From egg-centric emergencies to chaotic film sets, Jon and Tracy spill the beans on indie filmmaking struggles. Hilariously recounting actor's egg cravings and the breakfast revolution. They dish out on crew camaraderie and the art of handling last-minute curveballs. Egg-citing tales and movie madness in 30 minutes! 🍎Apple Podcasts 🎙️Spotify 🎥 Youtube Facebook Instagram

What's Up With Lawnmowers? 16.08.2023

Get ready for some 🎬 filmmaking advice and unconventional approaches! Jon & Tracy recount their uproarious escapades on film sets. From thwarting jackhammers to 🤺battling lawnmowers, you’ll get a peek into the 🌪️chaos and 🤣 hilarity behind the scenes of movie-making .  🎙️Spotify: https://t.ly/wTez3   🍎Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OnApplePods 🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriedtoM...

What's Up With Barbie? 13.08.2023

In this podisode Jon & Tracy are in the 🚘car at the 🎬Drive-In to see “🎀Barbie.” They dive deep into the 👱🏻‍♀️toy, 💪🏻feminism,  missed opportunities for the mother/daughter relationship and debate if the film should’ve had a female 🎥cinematographer.  🎙️Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/BarbieBias 🍎Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OnApplePods 🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriedtoMovies...

What’s Up With Bias? 09.08.2023

Hosts Jon and Tracy playfully talk filmmaking, dissecting gender representation and character development. They candidly address the empowerment of women, while also critiquing the portrayal of female characters in notable films like "The Godfather.” The hosts share insights on industry bias, emphasizing the importance of multidimensional characters.  🎙️ Spotify 🍎 Podcasts 🎥 Youtube

What's Up With Credits? 06.08.2023

Should we always ask for credit for every little thing we did on a film? Jon and Tracy also share their wisdom on directing action. What ensues are some killer tips and tricks to help you bring adrenaline-pumping scenes to life. They have some mind-blowing perspectives on how our encounters shape us and the importance of keeping an open mind. Oh, and don't forget about "renewing the file&...

What’s up with AI? 02.08.2023

In the future, actors might just be digital clones of real actors, even the ones who've left the planet! Will we, the audience, become the ultimate directors with keystrokes and a simple "do this" command? The WGA and SAGAFTRA are still striking over issues like these and more all for the sake of those creative minds in the industry. Special guests The Crings - Jerrod (Broskie), Angy...

What’s up with TV Shows? 31.07.2023

Jon and Tracy are kicking things off with a seriously intense debate about guacamole. They will unleash their acting skills and perform some cringe-worthy dialogue they heard on "Class of '09". And hey, have you heard about their Amazon Prime streaming feature called "Hobo Heyseus" ? They've got behind-the-scenes stories of filmmaking fun you won't want to miss! Our...

What’s up with Hoagies? 26.07.2023

Jon and Tracy are here to drop some serious knowledge bombs, starting with advice on festival submissions. They'll tackle a hot topic in the cinematic world: the infamous trope of women with nothing to do in a crisis. Tracy hilariously coins this travesty as "making sandwiches." Jon and Tracy are shaking up the filmmaking industry one episode at a time, and you won't want to miss...

What’s Up With the Strike? 24.07.2023

Our favorite filmmaking couple, discuss WGA and SAGAFTRA strikes, inequality in the entertainment industry, and critique "Gray Matter" from MAX's Project Greenlight. Tracy's possible dyslexia and Jon's penchant for inappropriate remarks will keep you laughing. THNX 2 our sponsor MovieModeMerch.etsy.com   #FilmmakingCouple #WGAstrikes #SAGAFTRAstrikes #EntertainmentIndustry #G...

What’s up with Feedback? 17.07.2023

Get ready to crank up the volume to 11, Jon and Tracy are bring the heat on this episode! They're diving headfirst into the world of feedback and how to make the most of it. They'll spill the beans on receiving critiques and give you the lowdown on how to really soak it all in. They'll share secrets on internalizing feedback to conquer obstacles. Let's make those screenplays shine...

What's Up With This Podcast? 17.07.2023

In this loose inaugural episode of Married to Movies, we are introduced to Director and husband, Jon, and Editor and wife Tracy.  They're dishing out some epic insights on Batman, Scorsese, and team building. It's like hanging out with your film crew friends and talking about all the things that make filmmaking awesome! Check out our sponsor for the coolest #setlife #filmmakinglife T-shirt...

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