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Crew Call

Chris Henry - Shortwave Radio

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Have you wondered how anyone ever makes it in Hollywood? Crew Call is a show about life in the entertainment industry. You’ll hear from the people who work outside the spotlight and below-the-line to make your favorite TV and Movies—Cinematographers and Assistant Directors, Independent Film producers, Costume Designers, Grips, Set Decorators, and more. Crew Call is a show made by and for the crew. If you’re new to the business, going to school, or just interested in a Way-Behind-the-Scenes l ...
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Today, we're talking with Deborah Liebling. Debbie has been a significant comedy tastemaker in film and TV both as an executive and as a producer. She is currently partnered with renowned film director Sam Raimi, under a first-look deal with WIIP. Under their POD 3 Banner. they have set up dark drama series, MALDICIÓN- from the Blair Witch team- at…
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Here's our discussion with Line Producer Jason Roberts. He’s been working in the industry for over three decades, most recently as the Line Producer of Fox’s Filthy Rich, and UPM on Hulu’s The Orville. He also has a long career as an AD, going as far back as being a DGA trainee on Seinfeld, with many, many movies and TV shows in between. If you wan…
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Today we're talking with Academy Award-nominated writer/director/raconteur Billy Ray! Mr. Ray takes us through his entire career, from assistant to producer/showrunner. He gives not only great advice, but inspiration for aspiring writers everywhere. And, of course, we discuss COVID, because how could we not? To hear the full interview, subscribe on…
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This is it you guys! It’s the season finale of Crew Call. I’ve been holding on to this one because it’s one of my favorites we’ve done in this new batch and I wanted it to sit somewhere special. So this week, on the season finale of Crew Call, I have the great pleasure to air this interview with the Incredible Kate Lupo of EntryLevelHollywood.com. …
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In this episode, Neil Daly gives us an in-depth look at a little known job in the entertainment industry. He’s one of the guys in charge of getting the honest opinions out of an audience before a movie is even finished, but there’s a lot more to it that just collecting survey cards. Tune in and learn all about that gig, and grab some incredibly goo…
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It’s that time of year again. When you work in the entertainment business, the space between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day can be a mess of canceled gigs, no work, and unpredictable finances. In this episode the producers and host of Crew Call sat down to talk about what and why the holiday slump happens, how they get through it, and how to stay …
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Christmas is creeping up, so we’re taking a brief rest this week to pause, reflect, and polish up the last few episodes of Season One of Crew Call. This episode is here just to thank all you wonderful people for listening, and offer up a little nugget of wisdom from one of the best authors around. Give it a listen, and we’ll see you next year!…
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If you’re a new filmmaker, the thought of working with a composer may not even have entered your brain yet…but without a score, a movie is just a bunch of people talking about stuff and running away from explosions like regular folk. No excitement. No drama. Just some guy running for his life against a backdrop of birds chirping and cars passing by…
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Adult Entertainment can be one of those ‘barely acknowledged, rarely mentioned’ corners of the entertainment industry, but have you ever wondered what actually goes into working in porn? Turns out, it’s a lot more than you might think. We sat down with director, producer, makeup artist, and actress Nicki Hunter to dig into the process and particula…
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This week on the show, it’s a crossover episode! Virginia Anzengruber of Super Hungry the Podcast and Chris Henry of Crew Call interview each other about moving to LA, what to do when you land here if you don’t have a job lined up, and ways to make the hustle work. But also…what about if you decide to leave Los Angeles? What then? And what about al…
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This week on the show Art Director/Prop Assistant Heidi Koleto joins us for a brief discussion about what an art director is, what they do, and how she ended up doing it—and then we move into an incredibly illuminating discussion about Heidi’s experience joining IATSE Local 44, what it means to be on a show that “Flips”, and how long you might have…
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You see all sorts of different versions of the title “Producer” kicking around, and it’s one of the more nebulous titles in the business. Brandon Heitkamp, producer of movies like Bad Frank and Valley of Bones, sat down with us and went through what the job of a workaday producer is, what he looks for in a script, and what he looks for in the peopl…
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Ever hear about actor stand-ins? Think the job is as simple as “existing” and “looking like someone else”? Prepare to be corrected in a pleasant and informative way! This interview with Stand-in Clay Chamberlin will fill you in on the whole deal, and give you some truly fantastic career advice in the process. Short. Simple. Sweet. Enjoy!…
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This is actually the very first interview we recorded for the new season of Crew Call, and it’s FULL of fantastic advice for anyone who’s maybe already been working a different kind of career and is thinking about making the switch to The Industry, or even for you younger folks just about to finish film school. There’s no specific industry shop tal…
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Some of us will be fortunate enough to grow our careers to the point where we’ve got *more than one* crazy-big project in the works at all times, and it’s those times that you’ll be glad you listened to this interview with Michael Price. The Co-Creator and Showrunner of Netflix’s “F is for Family” and longtime staff writer on The Simpsons talks abo…
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New to the Industry? Thinking of starting a career in entertainment? Chances are, you’re going to start as a PA. And chances are, someone like 1st AD Sushi Garciaparra is going to be your boss. Listen as we go through the basics of a day on a film set, the responsibilities of a 1st Assistant Director, and how to make sure you keep getting hired whe…
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Everyone wants to get their movie made. This interview with Matthew T Price—Director and co-writer of the indie horror thriller “Other Halves”—is your starter-guide to the whole process. If you’ve ever wondered about the considerations and costs that go into ANY film, then listen all the way through. From how to find funding, to writing to fit your…
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Crew Call is back! We’ve got a brand-new season of in-depth below-the-line interviews headed your way, and with Shortwave Radio founder and former Crew Call producer Chris Henry taking over as host, we couldn’t be more excited to be bringing this show back to the airwaves. (Internet-waves?) For the uninitiated: Crew Call is produced now in associat…
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