The Prelim Podcast

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Welcome to The Prelim – the Podcast that pulls back the curtain on the film industry, and discusses the raw, unfiltered reality of set life with the crew. Hosts Tony Muller and Pablo Jara, (veteran AC's) sit down with the unsung heroes of your favorite blockbuster films and hit TV shows to bring you an all-access pass onto Hollywood sets. Tune in for: Candid crew conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Wild, unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from the all the trenches -- movies, television, live events, music videos, and commercials. Career-building wisdom from the legends who built...

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The Prelim Podcast I Episode 4 — Paul Hughen, ASC 07.07.2026 1:10:04

Ever wonder how the massive action pieces in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the high-stakes battles of Star Wars come together? It all hinges on the 2nd Unit—and we are sitting down with one of the absolute best in the business. In Episode 4, we are excited to welcome our friend and veteran cinematographer Paul Hughen, ASC, whose incredible career as a 2nd Unit Director of Photography has shape...

The Prelim Podcast I Episode 3 — Lisa Guerriero 29.06.2026 53:07

Fight Club. Mad Men. The world of David Lynch. Lisa Guerriero has seen it all and she's dropping some gems in Episode 3! This week, Pablo and Tony talk with Lisa Guerriero, who as a female AC, is part of the first generation of women to break into the film industry in the late 1980s — long before that was a conversation anyone was having in Hollywood. She shares her journey of breaking int...

The Prelim Podcast | Episode 2 — Conrad Castor 22.06.2026 1:02:26

What happens when old friends reminisce about working on some of the biggest productions in entertainment history? Things get incredibly animated! Hosts Tony and Pablo catch up with fellow AC Conrad Castor. From the high-profile sets of Iron Man and Iron Man 2 to pinnacle live events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and the 2025 Oscars, Conrad shares exclusive, hilarious stories from his set exp...

The Prelim Podcast | Episode 1 — Who We Are 16.06.2026 50:37

Welcome to The Prelim — Coming to you each week from Los Angeles, California. In this premiere episode, it’s just the hosts— no guests, no filters. Just raw, honest conversations about what it takes to survive and thrive behind the lens. Long time friends and camera assistants, Tony Muller and Pablo Jara reminisce about their early days on sets, moving up the ranks in the camera department, and...