FilmCraftBiz's podcast

These are crazy times!  Covid19 Corona Virus, full country shutdown, spending more time with people than we ever thought when we partnered with them, or had children with them.  We are here to say there are 22 episodes of Film Craft to listen to thru it all, and once the situation changes, we'll be back with you for more stories from set.

This week we take a deep dive into the technical of lighting, camera and post talking about how these connect.  Anyone behind the scenes this is for you!

Jorge Urbina is a set electrician with a few decades experience working in the Biz at all levels.  This week we talk about navigating the industry and how he landed in IATSE 728.

Laurie Records accidentally found herself in the entertainment industry working as a Casting Director, find out how in this weeks episode of FilmCraftBiz.

This week we had the honor of interviewing Jessica Kender, Production Designer for Little Fires Everywhere, Medium, and many more.  We discussed the relationship with other team members, creative inspiration, and how excited our families get about what we do.

Matt Jackson is a Story Producer for reality TV,  where you are presented with a slab of marble and find the sculpture it is.  We talk about what isn't precious and the creative process, plus why the path behind him is crumbling away with every step he takes forward.

This week we sat down with Holly Hill and Jo Rosen owners of Costume Co-op to talk shop.  Owning a shop, buying a shop, running a shop, oh and making costumes too.

Mikey Waters is an on-set VTR.  What is a VTR?  Why are they crucial to on-set workflow?  We'll discuss that and a whole lot more about the dynamics of on-set production in this episode of FilmCraft.Biz

Stephanie Serra is a script supervisor who has worked across the globe on productions large and small.  In this episode we talk about how she found herself sitting next to directors and what she keeps in her on-set kit.

Emmy winning producer Allison Vanore talks to us about what producing is about and how to keep balance on location.

Marc Zorn is a Digital Security expert who specializes in production workflow security for major studios.  This week we talk with him about how he came to be in the entertainment industry after years working with government programs and why the entertainment industry has always tugged at his heart a bit.

Betsy Gain is an on set production sound team member.  In this episode we talk about what happens on set for the sound department, how a digital revolution got her started in sound, and what background helps her do the job.

This week we talk with Elena Maro, a music composer for TV & Film.  She talks about what sparked her move to Hollywood and why it's important to stay true to your passions and growing.

Movi & Ronin Gimbal Operator Michael Solomon talks about what a gimbal is, how he came to be in production and why.  

Justin Martinez talks about how he started making Visual Effects that lead to working with Radio Silence and how he is balancing family with working in the Bizz.

In this episode we continue our conversation with DGA UPM and Line Producer Nicci Freeman by lifting the covers on the industry and talk about what it takes between projects to get the job.

Nicci Freeman is a season Line Producer and Unit Production Manager, & Directors Guild of America member who worked based from Los Angeles and Europe.  In this part 1 episode we talk about what she does and the path that found her here at this moment in time.

Anastasia Shepherd, Digital Colorist, talks about how she got started in the film business and what it's like on the inside of a grading suite.

Today's Guest is Rocky Rodriquez, Key Grip.  He works on Films and Television productions traveling thru out the country and talks about why that moment becoming an IATSE Local 80 member was so important to him.

Shanele Alvarez is an IATSE Local 600 Camera Operator known for such TV Shows as Roswell, New Mexico and The Rookie.  In this episode we talk work relationships, keeping cool on set, and continued aspirations while navigating the Bizz.

David Liebling talks about how he came to be a Steadicam Operator, his first time wearing the rig, being on tour with top artists, and why he always lets people try it on.

In this episode we talk with IATSE Local 600 DIT Mindy Trim about the ins and outs of what it is a DIT does for you on your production.  From the computer system they use, to the headaches they save you from having, Mindy talks Production and Post Production in the Biz.

Top gaffer Michael Bauman talks about how he came to work on such projects as Phantom Thread, Vice, and the upcoming Ford vs Ferrari.  Giving a peak under the hood of what it takes to bring a Hollywood film alive.

FilmCraft.Biz is the podcast about the other people who work on production.  Episode 1 will launch June 3, 2019