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Scenecraft

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From opening shots, to long takes and epilogues – we explore our favorite scenes from cinema. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast!
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek

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+30 year game industry veteran John "JP" Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry. Find info at gamedevadvice.com and subscribe now!
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Cannon Roll" sequence from The Fall Guy (2024), directed by David Leitch. We are also joined by Keir Beck, Stunt Coordinator on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcas…
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In this episode, I spoke with Roxanne Splitt, Associate Design Director at Insomniac Games. Hear their experiences and insights from working on various game projects, including collaborations with NASA and acclaimed games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Roxanne reflects on the educational and emotionally significant aspects of working on the NASA proje…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "What KIND of American Are You?" scene from Civil War (2024), directed by Alex Garland. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54 The Abyss (1989), Suncoa…
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In this episode, I spoke with Keith Plesha, Sr. Recruiter with Krafton Americas who offers valuable insights from his recruiting career. He emphasizes the significance of networking, continuous learning, and staying on top of industry trends for career success. Topics such as interpersonal skills, mentorship, and the impact of remote work on hiring…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Riding the Sandworm" sequence from Dune: Part Two (2024), directed by Denis Villeneuve. We are also joined by Greig Fraser, Cinematographer on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @s…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Baked Alaska" scene from The Taste of Things (2023), directed by Tran Anh Hung. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:00 The Greatest Night in Pop (2024…
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In this episode, I spoke with Sam Glassenberg, Founder and CEO of Level Ex, as we dive into subjects encompassing the gaming industry, technology, and healthcare. Sam recounts his unexpected journey into gaming, beginning as an animator at LucasArts and eventually helping lead Microsoft’s DirectX Graphics team. We then transition to discussing the …
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In this mega-episode of Scenecraft, we discuss our Top Ten films of 2023 and explore some "bonus" categories, such as "Most Anticipated (for 2024)" and "Scene of the Year." Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Top Ten Fil…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Lisbon" sequence from Poor Things (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. We are also joined by Elle McAlpine, Intimacy Coordinator on the film, for her "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news…
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I welcome Alex Seropian, founder and CEO of Look North World on this episode kicking off the 5th (wow, 5th) year of the podcast. Hear as Alex shares insights about his current role, including hosting The Fourth Curtain podcast and his new studio, Look North World. Learn about the growing significance of user-generated content (UGC) in the gaming in…
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In this Scenecraft holiday special, we deep-dive into Home Alone (1990), directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads (and other social platforms) @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays!…
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In another "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we discuss Dream Scenario (2023) directed by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Nicolas Cage. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. New episodes will be released twice a month – thanks for listening!…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Entre Nous" scene from The Holdovers (2023), directed by Alexander Payne. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:39 Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Priscilla (…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Exorcism" scene from The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:43 Searching for Sugar Man (2012), The Exo…
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I welcome Jennifer Javornik, the Chief Partnerships Officer at Filament Games on this 60th episode. Learn about her current role, the company’s connection with UW Madison, and how she transitioned from a traditional IT role into the game industry. Hear about being in improv comedy, learning to be less formal, and how the industry embraces being you…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Bridge Battle" scene from The Creator (2023), directed by Gareth Edwards. We are also joined by James Clyne, Production Designer on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the lat…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "T-Rex Escape" scene from Jurassic Park (1993), directed by Steven Spielberg. We are also joined by Richard Landon, Lead Mechanical Dinosaur Designer & On-Set Puppeteer on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, and…
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I welcome Ryan Douglas, the Co-Founder at DeepWell DTx, NeuFluent / Founder, Nextern to this episode. Learn how DeepWell DTx is working to meld medical professionals, scientists, and game developers to create mental health digital therapeutics through play and neuroscience. Hear about the power of gaming to improve mental health, citing games like …
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we're joined by friend of the show, Josh, to break down the "Oil & Fire" scene from There Will Be Blood (2007), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. We are also joined by Dillon Freasier, who plays H.W. Plainview in the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, …
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we're joined by friend of the show, Nate, to break down the "Team Perkis" scene from Heavyweights (1995), directed by Steven Brill. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:4…
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In our second "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we discuss Barbie (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig, with two special guests... Monika & Emily! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Trinity Test" scene from Oppenheimer (2023), directed by Christopher Nolan. We are also joined by Scott R. Fisher, Special Effects Supervisor on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast f…
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I welcome Jeff Linville, the Co-Founder and Sound Designer at Ritual Studios to this episode. We discuss topics like sound design, pitching your game to publishers, and the future of AR and VR. Jeff shares about the importance of your personal network, learning how to script and work in-engine, and maintaining a healthy mindset with the ups and dow…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Orient Express" scene from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), directed by Christopher McQuarrie. We are also joined by James Mather, Supervising Sound Editor on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTo…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Award Ceremony" scene from Asteroid City (2023), directed by Wes Anderson. We are also joined by Erica Dorn, Lead Graphic Designer on the film, for her "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news o…
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I put this information together for a presentation at DePaul University in Chicago recently. The audience found it helpful, plus listener Chris Hardin thought it’d make a great episode. So I made some tweaks and recorded it solo as a short episode :) While it’s intended for folks looking to get their first job there are different ideas and strategi…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Road Out of Seahaven" scene from The Truman Show (1998), directed by Peter Weir. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:46 Blackberry (2023), Contact (1997)…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Empty Raft" scene from Jaws (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:57 Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023), The Science o…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "The Orphans of the Forest" scene from Beau Is Afraid (2023), directed by Ari Aster. We are also joined by Fiona Crombie, Production Designer on the film, for her "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the lat…
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I welcome Steve Anichini, the CTO and Co-founder of Disbelief to this episode. We start off discussing programming at a young age, taking a job after college, and then deciding to pursue a game development career with his first job at Jellyvision. Hear about working at Midway Games and Irrational Games and then starting Disbelief after layoffs. Lea…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Bowling with The Jesus" scene from The Big Lebowski (1998), directed by Ethan and Joel Coen, for its 25th Anniversary. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:0…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Dragon's Breath" shoot-out scene from John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), directed by Chad Stahelski. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:41 Scream VI (2023), E…
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I welcome Roger Sharpe, President and CEO of Sharpe Communications, and the star of the new movie - PINBALL: The Man Who Saved the Game. Hear about his marketing agency and how the idea to turn his story into a movie started back in 2020. We then discuss how pinball used to be illegal in New York City, discovering pinball in college, working at GQ,…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Ambulance Chase" scene from Cocaine Bear (2023), directed by Elizabeth Banks. We are also joined by Robin Hollander, VFX Supervisor on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the sh…
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In our first "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we react to the 95th Oscars ceremony – and discuss all ten Best Picture nominees. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Best Picture Nominees ~ 00:12:50 All Quiet on the Western Front Avatar: T…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Jobu Tupaki" entrance scene from Daniels' Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). We are also joined by Larkin Seiple, Cinematographer on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on t…
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Make It Count" dinner + dancing scene from James Cameron's Titanic (1997), and give a few "Quick Takes" on our recent film-watches. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram @scenecraftpodcast. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:32 A Man Called Otto (2023), Knock at …
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I welcome Ray McCaffrey, Executive Producer at Steel Wool Studios. Hear how he got started in the game industry through a friend by joining a band with some NetherRealm artists who later encouraged him to apply for a short-term Assistant Producer contract job. Learn about his transition from IT, working with industry legends, and wishing he’d known…
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Welcome to Scenecraft! Join us twice a month as we explore our favorite scenes from cinema. In our pilot episode, we break down the Hallway Slay scene from Gerard Johnstone's M3GAN (2023), and give a few "Quick Takes" from our recent film-watches. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram @scenecraftpodcast. — Show …
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I welcome Noah Falstein, a legendary Game Designer on this episode. Hear about his current work as a Designer and Consultant, along with how he began straight out of college at Milton Bradley before going to Williams and to create arcade games. Learn about being an early employee at Lucasfilm Games, and working on the amazing Indiana Jones titles a…
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I welcome Angel Muniz, a 3D Generalist and Technical Artist who shares about her transition into the game industry, talking with Bungie, getting her first job, and going back to school. Hear career advice about how the art field is changing, creating automation, learning integration, and getting your first position. Learn about knowing your value, …
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I welcome Jurie Horneman, senior gameplay programmer at Possibly Space, who shares about growing up in the Netherlands and his passion for wanting to make games that led to his first job. Learn about making Amberstar, answering calls from players, and making Ambermoon, which still has a dedicated fan base. Hear about moving to Blue Byte, Albion bei…
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I welcome Carl Leducq, Games Producer at Altered State Machine and the popular Zero to Play podcast who shares about his new role and recently shipped game for Rocketwerkz. Learn how he transitioned from film into the game industry and working in QA changed his perspective. Hear how he transitioned from QA to Production, his passion around the game…
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I welcome Jae Lin, the Hotline Director of the ‘Games and Online Harassment Hotline’ who shares about their current role running the hotline, along with the new Culture Shift project. Learn about when they’re available, who it’s helping, and how you can text “support” to 23368 within the U.S. for help. Hear about the new Culture Shift program launc…
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I welcome Jon Radoff, CEO of Beamable who shares his inspiration behind starting the company. Hear how D&D and computer programming got him hooked on games, and the companies he’s created along the way. Learn how he began his entrepreneurial journey as a kid, along with advice for others who love games and have a passion to create. We then discuss …
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I welcome Renee Gittins who shares about her role as the Executive Director of the IGDA, along with her new position at Phoenix Labs. Learn about how Renee transitioned from biotech into game development, the various roles she’s had, along with making lifelong friends at Riot Games. Hear the importance of having confidence, starting your projects s…
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I welcome Albert “Skip” Rizzo, a clinical psychologist and 25 year veteran of gaming technology and VR for clinical uses. Learn how a patient playing Tetris sparked his interest in gaming, and years later he joined USC to use VR to help kids with ADHD. Hear the critical importance of building content that engages and motivates patients, along with …
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I welcome Dan Nikolaides, CEO of Symmetric Games and the CTO of Studio369 on this episode. We begin discussing his current role leading development efforts on their game MetalCore, along with the studio’s first game, Rune II. Learn about the concepts in MetalCore, how they found investors, and how he started in the industry. We then dive into switc…
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I welcome Richard Lemarchand from the USC Games program tonight. We begin by discussing his Associate Professor role in the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the recent release of his book, A Playful Production Process, for Game Designers (and Everyone). Hear about how he got his first job at MicroProse, the importance of psychology in game design, …
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I welcome Glenn De Leon Garza, a talented 3D artist on this episode. We begin by talking about the impact of COVID in Mexico, along with his responsibilities now as an art director. Then hear about his transition from being a 3D artist into an art director and management role, plus his thoughts on giving good direction. We then transition to gettin…
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