First Films Podcast
1) EP 54: How a Hobby Turns Into Hollywood Work with PD Ian Phillips
Back again with another episode about Production Design. Joining us this time is Ian Phillips, the designer behind TV shows such as Parks and Recreation, Love, and The Good Place. For all of you hobbi...Show More
2) EP 53: Production Design On Any Film Level with Sam Lisenco
You think sound goes unnoticed in film? Production Design will take that up to 11! Join us with Sam Licenso, PD for movies such as Eighth Grade, Uncut Gems and Frances Ha, as we discuss how to modify ...Show More
3) EP. 52 : The Fast Lane into Cinematography with Alex Disenhof
We've all been there. It's that moment when you're working as a receptionist in an office wondering, "When will I have my big shot at making movies?" Cinematographer Alex Disenhof may have a few tips ...Show More
4) Ep. 51 : Working Your Way Up with Colin Watkinson
We've all heard stories about directors like Steven Spielberg getting his start by walking on a Universal Studios set. For a cinematographer, it's quite different. Colin Watkinson, the visionary behin...Show More
5) EP 50: Finding Your Filmmaking Path
How to you get into the film industry? Do you have to cut your teeth on set and work all the time? Lachlan Milne, ASC, gives us his thoughts on this ever-changing question. In this episode, we cover L...Show More
6) Ep. 49 : Technology VS Filmmaking with Rich Lee
From sculpting to working at Disney out of high school, to quitting Disney to learn CGI on his own and eventually directing music videos, Rich Lee is a visual master artist. But how do you get to his ...Show More
7) Ep. 48 : The World of Visual Engineering with Steve Giralt
Visual Engineer? Most people wouldn't be familiar with that job title. It takes a very unique person to bridge the gap between machinery and art, and that's what Steve Giralt represents. He is the fou...Show More
8) Ep. 47 : A DP's Journey into Hollywood with Jeremy Benning, CSC
For you up and coming camera operators and DP's out there, this one's for you. Jeremy Benning, CSC, hangs out with us to talk about his journey as a cinematographer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Jeremy s...Show More
9) Ep. 46 : From Indie to Hollywood with Stefan Duscio, ACS
It may be hard to believe, but there was a time that the same filmmakers who produced the movies we watch in the theaters were also working for free on films that nobody knows the names of. For some, ...Show More
10) Ep. 45 : The Journey of Freelancing with Casey McBeath
For those of you who consider yourself as a filmmaker, there's a good chance that you didn't start off that way. For our guest Casey, he started out in the army before finding his calling as a cinemat...Show More