Patrick Lawler started making skate videos and teaching himself After Effects, eventually directing music videos, buying one of the earliest RED cameras, teaching himself motion graphics, making NFTs, and eventually finding his way back to music videos. youtu.be/Jm-bOIJ36CE

Natasha Braier's passion for cinematography began with a roll of 110 film that she got while on a family vacation. Tune in as we chat with Natasha about shooting The Neon Demon chronologically and the camera setups required to work on I Love Boosters. youtu.be/ZzBWcMUFmyY

Skydiving cinematographer Joe Jennings has been jumping out of planes for fun since the early 90s. Tune in as we get nerdy with Joe and ask about his skydiving helmet rig and all the pressures that come with rolling on a camera during free fall. youtu.be/SDd_IjzFbq0

Macon Blair doesn't just love movies, he loves making them. From Blue Ruin to Toxic Avenger and his new feature Idiots, Macon joins us to talk about his creative journey and how his experiences as an actor continue to shape the way he writes and directs youtube.com/watch?v=VwzfA1Qt…

Christopher Glass built his career storyboarding for commercials and feature films. Today, Christopher's love for film is expressed in the ability to create the suspension of disbelief through practical set builds and VFX elements. youtu.be/ETDO500Lv24

Chloe Badner is a production designer best known for her work on Dropout TV's show, Game Changer. From building a cardboard couch, to teaching herself how to make puppets, Chloe quickly realized her skills were perfect for designing improbable props fast! youtu.be/9-jTuRTa3bE

After years of working in post production, Jason and Josh decided to launch their careers into directing. Tune in as we talk to them about how a gamble on their creative futures lead to some exciting productions with Red Cameras and VR/AR technology. youtu.be/LFjyuw1Allk

Join us as we chat with Bob's Burgers supervising director Simon Chong about moving his life from the UK to LA , the different roles he took on before directing his first episode, and why it takes 9 months to put together one animated episode. youtu.be/YU9ZErL84hM

Matthew Borgatti has worked in legendary set shops designing animatronics for films like Snakes on a Plane, Garfield, and Alien vs. Predator. Tune in as we chat with Matt about the what some of the on the fly solutions are that this type of work requires youtu.be/KDXVt7oJzsE

Ever wonder how a oner gets shot? It's talented operators like BJ McDonnell. Tragically, BJ's home was destroyed by the 2025 Palisades fires. As he works to rebuild his life, he keeps a positive outlook on the future of his home and the industry he loves. youtu.be/5CptNkne0TM

Vinny Raffa has a posse. Both he and Mario Pignard Jr. have been illuminating scenes from above with balloons for over 25 years. Tune in as we chat with them about light balloons work and how they collaborate with other departments to set up scenes. Https://youtu.be/y8uL_SXkvsA

Davy Gomez started editing by taking the commercials out of VHS rips of TV shows. Now his resume includes work on music videos, commercials, and a popular TV show called "The Bear." Tune in as we pick his brain about approaching a project. youtube.com/watch?v=UAhcT_yW…

Dan Kanes saw "Punch Drunk Love" and fell in love with the look of anamorphic lenses. Join us as we talk with Dan designing carts, starting the wireless video company Paralinx, and using the earnings from that company's sale to launch Atlas Lens Co. youtube.com/watch?v=CbeqmJAf…

Alexandra Taupier found natural talent for camera operating. Gaining confidence through mentorship helped pave the way for her career as a DP. Tune in as we talk about pulling focus, filming music festivals, and her work on YouTube series, "Cassius." youtu.be/rW_TQEgtTAk

Alex Chou is a Florida based photographer & digitech. Join us as we chat with Alex about what it's like to work in a city with a hurricane season and how he manages his work schedules when everyone is operating on "Miami time." youtu.be/wsS00b_BqnE

Emily Gunshor started working in theater before film & TV. Now, hear what it's like to rebuild costumes for established franchises, collaborate across a bunch of departments, and how her experience as a dancer helps her design clothing for stunt actors. youtu.be/NFBG-G-4rxc

Chris Morgan & Andrew Lane's company, TV Boy, earned them a reputation for capturing hidden camera, reality, and competition shows. Join us as we chat about what it takes to execute hidden camera shows and why they'll always film a millionth shopper gag. youtu.be/xAZCumH-TP4

Chris Hill had a choice between the circus or film. Join us as we talk with him about his experience working on the Oscar winning film "Anora", his approach to working with local crews, and why Florida is such an important base of operations for him. youtu.be/lUlxNuM-pA4?si=R2lj…

Dallas based Director and DP Alex Tellez has a made a career for herself by strategically curating her Instagram page. We talk about the lessons she learned along the way and what choices helped her get noticed by brands she wanted to align her work with. youtu.be/UZHZdtBawow

Director @riancjohnson explains how they captured a unique look for some scenes in his new @knivesout movie, Wake Up Dead Man. . . Shot on location at @atlaslensco in Glendale, CA. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you podcast. Link in bio!