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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.16 - Filmmaking Q&A: Gear, Techniques & Career Advice
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In Episode 16 of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut answer questions from Filmmakers Academy members, offering valuable insights on various aspects of filmmaking. They provide expert advice on the challenges of transitioning from an editing career to cinematography, even at a later age. Then, they delve into the technica…
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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.15 - Digital Marketer Kyra Hurlbut: Social Media for Filmmakers
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep. 14 - Steadicam Op George Billinger: From Firefighter to Steadicam Legend
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.13 - Winning the Job Interview in the Film Industry (feat. Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut)
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.12 - Director Rudy Mancuso: Creativity, Música, and Synesthesia
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.11 - Cinematographer Sherri Kauk: A Cinematographer’s Journey to Drugstore June
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.10 - Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASC: Live-Action One Piece Netflix Cinematographer
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.09 - Dr. Terry Schroeder: An Olympian’s Approach to Health
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.08 - The Power of Community in the Film Industry
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.07 - How Filmmakers Can Thrive In the Future of the Film Industry
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.06 - Zack Arnold: Optimize Yourself & Your Filmmaking Career
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.05 - Thomas Jeffrey & Carolyn Seaman: Creating a Ripple Effect as a Filmmaking Entrepreneur
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.04 - Cinematographer Todd Dos Reis, ASC: How To Become A Cinematographer
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.03 - Cinematographer Darrell Wonge’s Pivot from Pro-Basketball Player to Pro Cinematographer
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.16 - Producer Jamee Ranta
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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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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.02 - Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC & the EL Zone System
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.15 - Producer & Director Edgar Esteves
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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, Ep.14 - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.13 - Cinematographer Rafael Leyva
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.12 - Producer & Director Jason Baum
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.11 - Hair Department Head Camille Friend
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.10 - Cinematographer Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.09 - Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.08 - Cinematographer Oren Soffer
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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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Finding the Frame, Ep.07 - Sound Department Karol Urban & Stephen Tibbo
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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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