Filmmakers Academy Podcast
Filmmakers Academy presents two of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. We explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the needs of filmmakers.
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The Inner Circle Podcast is Filmmakers Academy’s flagship podcast hosted by Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC. Together the duo chats with everyone from industry leaders in the film industry to health experts and beyond, spotlighting subjects useful to filmmakers pursuing successful and sustainable careers. *In addition to new episodes is a robust archive containing a wealth of knowledge.
Finding the Frame is not so much an interview series as it is a lounge-sesh with your favorite filmmakers. Hosted by Brendan Sweeney, prominent filmmakers from ASC cinematographers to Oscar winners visit the studio to dish about their careers and approach to the craft.
BAFTA Breakthrough Cinematographer Aaron Reid praises Filmmakers Academy as “a valuable learning resource for film craft” that “pushes learning film into the future.” Online Filmmaking Courses rates Filmmakers Academy 5/5 stars as the best-advanced filmmaking training platform! A trusted partner of Academy Gold Rising, British Cinematographer, RED Digital Cinema, and many other industry titans, visit FilmmakersAcademy.com to see how filmmakers like you are scaling successful careers in the film industry.
We also keep past SIC episodes in our archive dedicated to cinematography, how to navigate your career, and leadership, hosted by Filmmakers Academy CEO Lydia Hurlbut and cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC
Filmmakers Academy is a subscription-based streaming platform developed to educate and inspire filmmakers to enrich their storytelling and technical skillset. Through on-demand lessons, podcasts, and courses across multiple disciplines, filmmakers at any level of experience will learn from our elite team of industry-leading professionals.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 91
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Inner Circle Podcast - Member Questions on Emotional Storytelling (feat. Lydia & Shane Hurlbut, ASC)
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Finding the Frame - Unraveling Hollywood’s Legal Web (feat. Dale Nelson)
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Finding the Frame - California's Film Crisis (feat. Colleen Bell)
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Inner Circle Podcast - Indie Filmmaking to Netflix (feat. Director Emily Ting)
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Finding the Frame - The Cinematography of Severance (feat. Jessica Lee Gagné)
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Finding the Frame - From Euphoria to The Studio (feat. Adam Newport-Berra)
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Finding the Frame - Indie Film Hustle & Element Filters (feat. Cinematographer Tucker K Anderson)
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Inner Circle Podcast - Filmmaking Q&A: Cinematography Tips You Can't Miss
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Finding the Frame - "The Pitt" Cinematography (feat. Johanna Coelho)
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Finding the Frame - Behind “The Brutalist” (feat. Cinematographer Lol Crawley, BSC & Production Designer Judy Becker)
In this episode of Finding the Frame, Chris Haigh sits down with Academy Award nominees Judy Becker and Lol Crawley, BSC, the production designer and cinematographer behind the visually stunning film…
Finding the Frame - From Outback to Hollywood (feat. Cinematographer Judd Overton)
This episode of Finding the Frame features a fascinating conversation with acclaimed Australian cinematographer Judd Overton, ACS. Host Chris Haigh explores Judd's remarkable journey, from his early …
Inner Circle Podcast - Directors, Jordan Brady & Jeannette Godoy: Balancing Career, Family & Creativity
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This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.
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Finding the Frame - Making “Vigilante” (feat. Director Wesley “Wuz Good” Armstrong, Producer Jamee Ranta & Editori Alain Fleury)
In this episode of Finding the Frame, Chris Haigh welcomes the "Vigilante Team" – Jamee Ranta (producer), Wesley "Wuz Good" Armstrong (director), and Alain Fleury (producer, editor) – about their sho…
Finding the Frame - The Editing of 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' (feat. Editor Jay Prychidny)
Chris Haigh is back with another episode of Finding the Frame, and this time, he’s diving headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice with the film's editor, Jay Prychidny,…
Finding the Frame - The Making of ‘Good Girl Jane’ (feat. Director Sarah Elizabeth Mintz & Cinematographer Jake Saner)
Get ready for an exciting new season of Finding the Frame! This season, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris Haigh as the new host of the series. Chris brings his unique insights and passion for the indus…
Inner Circle Podcast - Business Manager, CPA Russell Hand: Unlocking Financial Success in the Film Industry
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Inner Circle Podcast - Filmmaking Q&A: Gear, Techniques & Career Advice
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In Episode 16 of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut answer questions fr…
Inner Circle Podcast - Digital Marketer Kyra Hurlbut: Social Media for Filmmakers
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Inner Circle Podcast - Steadicam Op George Billinger: From Firefighter to Steadicam Legend
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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut welcome a man of …
Inner Circle Podcast - Winning the Job Interview in the Film Industry (feat. Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut)
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