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Filmmakers Academy presents two of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. We explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the needs of filmmakers. Stop what you’re doing this very moment and subscribe to Filmmakers Academy to watch LIVE episodes for free on the FA Platform! While full audio episodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, you can watch past ...
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This episode of the Inner Circle Podcast dives into the world of social media for filmmakers, featuring Kyra Hurlbut, alongside her parents Shane Hurlbut and Lydia Hurlbut. Kyra, a social media expert herself, shares valuable insights on how filmmakers can leverage platforms like Instagram and TikTok for marketing, networking, and staying informed.…
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This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut welcome a man of many talents, George Billinger, for an inspiring conversation. The legendary Steadicam operator and camera operator opens up about his unconventional …
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This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $20 off your firs…
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This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your firs…
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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, t…
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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 …
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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 Hurlbut in the Filmmakers Academy studio. Together they discuss Dr. Terry’s history as an Olympian, key insights filmmakers should consider…
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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 indu…
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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 hus…
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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 min…
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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 hea…
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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 traject…
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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 di…
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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 v…
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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 sp…
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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 c…
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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 whe…
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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 c…
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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 visi…
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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: htt…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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.l…
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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..…
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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.…
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In episode 3 of "Finding the Frame", we welcomed Matthew Chuang, ACS 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…
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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_/…
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FINDING THE FRAME Episode 01 - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC April 8th, 2023 Hosted by Brendan Sweeney Introducing our new series “Finding the Frame” where we interview industry professionals about their career and latest projects. This episode we sat down with cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC about his latest HBO Max project “Moonshot” st…
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INNER CIRCLE PODCAST Episode 01 - Beauty in the Chaos April 25th, 2023 Hosted by Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut In their debut episode since their hiatus, Shane and Lydia address one of the biggest challenges filmmakers face – a healthy work/life balance. The duo dives into such demands as time and travel that keep filmmakers away from their fa…
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What I’ve learned over the last 25+ years is to be “flexible” because each shoot is going to be different. I’ve had shoots that are easy and shoots that could not have been more complex. It’s taught me the importance of always being ready and to at least be prepared with the essentials on each shoot. Today, Lydia and I are going to talk about some …
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Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with some of the best crews, mentors, and leaders in my day-to-day. Working in the film industry is no easy task, but when you surround yourself by people that want to elevate you, that’s when creation enters the unique stage of growth and evolution. Today, Lydia and I are here to talk about some of the rigor…
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Being a filmmaker can be demanding creatively, logistically, and personally. Throughout the years, Lydia and I have always tried to stay true to ourselves and our needs. It’s never easy staying on top of projects, our home life, staying in touch with friends and family, keeping up with movies, etc… What keeps us grounded, creative, and passionate i…
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The end of each year is always a time to reflect on what you have accomplished, what has changed, and where you are hopefully going. For Lydia and myself, it’s been a crazy year with another feature in the books, an ever-changing schedule, and the unknown of what lies ahead. While it is never easy, it’s fun and worth the ride to be doing what I lov…
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What’s beautiful about this industry is that everyone has their own unique approach to handling creative situations and business choices. Over the course of my career, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity of learning from the greats that have paved the path for us today. Whether it be a cinematographer, director, producer, grip, etc… Everyone carries somet…
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Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on its head and more female film…
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Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on it’s head and more female fil…
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Your reel in the film industry is the one constant you are always going to have to face. This is your identity, your style, your passion, and those that don’t know you need to be able to tell that by the end of it. Throughout you career your are going to make a lot of decisions that, for better or for worse, will sculpt the outcome on how your shoo…
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When you begin your career as a filmmaker, you tend to only consider shots, the art behind the craft, and all of the creatives choices you are ready to make. Time and time again, it can be a rude awakening for those that enter into the industry and that don’t consider the business aspect of the process. YES – being creative is a big part of our gam…
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As a cinematographer, I have always been influenced and inspired by light. To me, light makes my job fresh, new, and exciting. Not everything about lighting has to deal with the quality it emits and which fixture you are going to pick. To really be a wizard at lighting, you need to understand the light itself, how it runs, and ultimately its limita…
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As a cinematographer, I’ve always been fascinated by light! It’s extremely easy these days to get caught up by the ever-evolving tech out there and what’s hot. But at the end of the day, your bread and butter is always going to be the lights you choose to tell that story. Whether you go for strictly practicals or the big guns like 18K’s, you are ma…
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When prepping for your next production there are a lot of things to consider. What gear you want to use to tell your story, how you want to collaborate with your director and/or cinematographer, and what shots your want to get the best coverage for the script. With technology and shooting styles changing constantly, it can be hard to keep up with w…
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A lot of young cinematographers start out fixated on equipment and the creativity of the filmmaking process. While that is a big portion of what we do, it isn’t the only thing we do. To make your sets run effectively and efficiently, you want to have pre-production in the bag. While pre-production might not be your favorite part of the process, it …
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Great filmmaking is more than just the newest and coolest gear, it’s also about teamwork, working with all types of personalities, and leadership. This month Lydia and I sit down to answer your questions about how to deal with difficult people on set while maintaining professionalism, how to ensure your crew hold their work to a high standard, as w…
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A camera can only take you so far as you make your way along your cinematic story. There’s a whole other element that is both native and dependent to a professional-looking image — lighting. Applying lights is the key to creating multiple dimensions. Good lighting will give your work that specific tone you’re looking for on the screen. You see, und…
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It’s tough breaking into the industry and knowing whether you are making the right decisions, or not. Should you dive-in straight as a DP or go up the ladder from the bottom? Are you scared to make the leap into a freelance lifestyle? It’s a lot to wrap your mind around when first starting out in the business. Lydia and I discuss my path to becomin…
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This month’s podcast covers how to put your camera through the ringer and get the most out of it. Shane discusses how it’s one thing to own a camera, but it’s another to understand its full potential. Camera tests are key when it comes to knowing when and where to apply your camera, as well as when and where not to. Shane takes you step by step on …
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This month’s podcast covers how to stay on the ball and figure out what works best for you to successfully manage your career and personal life. Lydia discusses what has worked for her and shares her tips to help you figure out your schedule, how to manage the storm, all while keeping calm and staying strong. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.ins…
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This month’s podcast covers your questions on setting up your lighting. Shane discusses lighting backgrounds first, set ups and ratios as they pertain to moods, white balancing the night, lighting tips to create a darker mood, lighting for different skin tones, and smoke and hazers. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_acade…
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