Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby Podcast
1) Ep 277: Itunu Olowo: The Editor Who Rebuilt Her Creative Life from the Ground Up
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, Damien is joined by the talented and driven, a promo producer, editor, and filmmaker whose determination, discipline, and ...Show More
2) Ep 276: Rob Reiner and the Lost Art of Making Films Like Sleepless in Seattle
Last night, I watched Sleepless in Seattle.This morning, I woke up to the news that Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, had been found dead at their Los Angeles home, as police in...Show More
3) Ep 275: How One Filmmaker Made a Studio-Level Fantasy on a $100K Budget
In this episode, Damien speaks with filmmaker Christopher, the creator of Princess Hally and the Jester, a groundbreaking ultra-low-budget fantasy feature made with a hybrid workflow of green screen, ...Show More
4) Ep 274: Caprice on Fame, Films, and Creating Feel-Good Christmas Stories
In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien Swaby sits down with Caprice Bourret — award-winning model, actress, entrepreneur, and now film producer — to discuss her powerful career reinventio...Show More
5) Ep 273: Cutting the Story: Juli Berg on Documentary Editing, TV Post, and a Life in Film
In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, host Damien Swaby speaks with Juli Berg, an accomplished film and television editor and post-producer whose creative path began in junior high school and e...Show More
6) Ep 272: Barbara Niven: A Masterclass in Craft, Courage & Career Longevity
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Damien Swaby is joined by the remarkable Barbara Niven, an actress whose dedication, versatility, and heart have made her one of Hollywood’s most enduring and admired t...Show More
7) Ep 271: Inside the Neighborhood: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld’s Guerrilla Filmmaking & NYC Stories
Episode SnapshotPlaywright-turned-filmmaker Seth Zvi Rosenfeld joins Damien Swaby to talk about his journey from the New York theatre scene to Hollywood, Sundance, and independent filmmaking. He share...Show More
8) Ep 270:The Paper Bear: Arix Zalace Blends Animation and Nature for Conservation
In this episode, host Damien sits down with filmmaker and conservationist Arix Zalace, the creative mind behind The Paper Bear — a visually stunning blend of animation and live action that tells the s...Show More
9) Ep 269: Zayn Alexandre: Reclaiming the Arab Narrative — From Beirut to New York
Episode Summary Lebanese-American filmmaker Zayn Alexandre joins us to discuss his journey from a small town outside Beirut to the heart of New York’s independent film scene. Known for his award-winni...Show More
10) Ep 268: North Carolina to Bloomberg: How Victoria Duncan Balances Art and Analytics
In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, host Damien Swaby talks with Victoria Duncan, a filmmaker and Senior Creative Video Producer at Bloomberg Media Studios, about building a career that bridg...Show More