Deconstructing The Brutalist: Cinematography & Production Design In a captivating episode of Finding the Frame, host Chris Haigh dives deep into the visual world of Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist with two of the film’s key creative forces: cinematographer Lol Crawley, BSC, and production designer Judy Becker. Both Academy Award nominees, Crawley (known for Vox Lux, […]
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“Vigilante”: Indie Filmmaking Outside the Studio System In this episode of Finding the Frame, Chris Haigh welcomes the “Vigilante Team” — director Wesley “Wuz Good” Armstrong, and producers Jamee Ranta (who’s also one of our brilliant mentors here at Filmmakers Academy) and Alain Fleury (Black Panther Wakanda, Dr. Strange) — about their short film “Vigilante,” […]
An Olympian’s Approach to Health (feat. Dr. Terry Schroeder) Your success as a professional filmmaker directly results from 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 […]
How Can Filmmakers Thrive In the Future Film Industry? In this episode, FA CEO Lydia Hurlbut and her cinematographer husband, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, explore the ever-changing film industry. Ever since its inception in 1895, the landscape of the industry has evolved with technology, updated methodologies, and even ways audiences watch what is now dubbed “content.” […]
Optimize Yourself and Your Filmmaking Career (feat. Zack Arnold, ACE) 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 […]
The days of endlessly searching for reliable educational filmmaking videos are over with the Filmmakers Academy app! Let’s face it, the internet is oversaturated with content — and most of it is from independent sources outside the film industry. This isn’t really optimal for filmmakers who hope to make a career in a fast-paced environment. […]
4 Self-Care Tips for Filmmaking Entrepreneurs Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC welcome Nigerian filmmaking entrepreneurs Carolyn Seaman and Thomas Jeffery Seaman onto the Inner Circle Podcast. With 20 years of experience advancing the rights of women and listed on the 2021 FemiList 100, Carolyn Seaman produces films and documentaries focused on social change. Carolyn also […]
Darrell Wonge’s Pivot from Pro-Baller to Pro Cinematographer 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 […]
Advice every film producer should know with Jamee Ranta 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 snags she overcame. She then gives some advice to producers young in their careers and […]
Standardizing Exposure with the El Zone System 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 […]
Navigate the Film Industry like an Entrepreneur with Edgar Esteves 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 […]
Cinematically Recreating the Life of Mike Tyson — DP Brendan Uegama, CSC Finding the Frame welcomes back its first guest, director of photography Brendan Kuroki Uegama, CSC, to talk about his nominations in three different categories by the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. His nominations are for Half Hour Drama on Hulu’s unauthorized Mike Tyson biopic […]
Filmmakers Academy presents three of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. They explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the specific needs of filmmakers. Get to know our premium filmmaking podcasts and how to tune in to […]
Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing strong compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. He has lensed for clients such as Disney Pictures, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, Lifetime Channel Network, Syfy Channel Network, and many […]
Finding the Frame Podcast: Jason Baum Award-winning Producer/Director 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 experimental collaboration with Roman Coppola and his company on the feature film, The Seven Faces of Jane. Jason has […]
Filmmakers Academy Monthly Highlights: March & April 2023 You wouldn’t believe all the amazing things happening at Filmmakers Academy! That’s why Brendan Sweeney is announcing all of the latest courses, lessons, podcasts, interviews, and more each month. Stay tuned as Brendan highlights everything you need to unleash your filmmaking skillset and advance in your career. […]
Hair Department Head Camille Friend stops by Filmmakers Academy for the latest edition of Finding the Frame to talk about her illustrious career, work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and her recent Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling. WATCH FINDING THE FRAME WITH CAMILLE FRIEND Watch an excerpt from the interview with […]
How to become a Filmmaker (without Film School) Let me guess, you want to become a filmmaker but don’t know where to start. You’re not alone. Each of us has a story about how we entered the film industry and one thing is for certain. There is no one universal way to become a filmmaker. […]
Filmmakers Academy Spotlight Coaching Sessions Spotlight Coaching Sessions give All Access members the opportunity to interact with Filmmakers Academy mentors. On top of comprehensive training videos, filmmakers need an outlet to ask questions and work out ideas. As filmmakers, we get that. And that’s where monthly Spotlight Coaching Sessions come in. HOW SPOTLIGHT COACHING SESSIONS […]
The great Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS, visited Filmmakers Academy to sit down with Brendan Sweeney for the latest edition of Finding the Frame. Mandy discusses her career trajectory as a director of photography and her cinematic approach to the movie Elvis. Mandy was nominated for her work on Elvis by the American Society of Cinematographers, […]