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
Finding the Frame, Ep.07 - Sound Department Karol Urban & Stephen Tibbo
In episode 7 of Finding the Frame, we welcomed re-recording mixer Karol Urban, and sound mixer Stephen Tibbo from the Cinema Audio Society to discuss production/post-production sound, the theory of s…
Finding the Frame, Ep.06 - Cinematographer Charlie Sarroff & Colorist Dave Cole
In our sixth episode of "Finding the Frame", we chatted with cinematographer Charlie Sarroff and colorist Dave Cole about their collaboration on the hit film "Smile." They discussed the DP and colori…
Finding the Frame, Ep.05 - Cinematographer Natalie Kingston
In our fifth episode of "Finding the Frame", we welcomed Natalie Kingston to discuss her latest work "Blackbird", career, and journey from Louisiana to Hollywood.
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Finding the Frame - Cinematographer Michael Dallatorre
In episode 4 of "Finding the Frame" we welcomed Michael Dallatorre to discuss his career, working at Panavision, the New Filmmaker Program, and his latest works "Studio 666" and "Emergency."
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Finding the Frame - Cinematographer Matthew Chuang, ACS
In episode 3 of "Finding the Frame", we welcomed Matthew Chuang, ACS to discuss his career, latest works "Blue Bayou" and "You Won't Be Alone", and the approach he has towards cinematography.
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Finding the Frame - Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC
In episode 2 of our "Finding the Frame" series, we welcome Alice Brooks, ASC into our studio to discuss her latest film "tick, tick...BOOM!", her journey to becoming a cinematographer, and the proces…
Finding the Frame - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC
FINDING THE FRAME
Episode 01 - Cinematographer Brendan Uegama, CSC
April 8th, 2023
Hosted by Brendan Sweeney
Introducing our new series “Finding the Frame” where we interview industry professionals abou…
Inner Circle Podcast - Beauty in the Chaos
INNER CIRCLE PODCAST
Episode 01 - Beauty in the Chaos
April 25th, 2023
Hosted by Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut
In their debut episode since their hiatus, Shane and Lydia address one of the biggest …
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.45 – Executing the Shot
What I’ve learned over the last 25+ years is to be “flexible” because each shoot is going to be different. I’ve had shoots that are easy and shoots that could not have been more complex. It’s taught …
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.43 – Working For It
Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with some of the best crews, mentors, and leaders in my day-to-day. Working in the film industry is no easy task, but when you surround yourself by people that…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.42 – Developing Your Creative Voice
Being a filmmaker can be demanding creatively, logistically, and personally. Throughout the years, Lydia and I have always tried to stay true to ourselves and our needs. It’s never easy staying on to…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.41 - Following Your Intuition
The end of each year is always a time to reflect on what you have accomplished, what has changed, and where you are hopefully going. For Lydia and myself, it’s been a crazy year with another feature …
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.40 - Trusting Your Instinct
What’s beautiful about this industry is that everyone has their own unique approach to handling creative situations and business choices. Over the course of my career, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity of…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.39 - The Hollywood Change
Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Copp…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.38 - Ushering in a New Era
Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Copp…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.37 – Understanding Your Cinematic Goals
Your reel in the film industry is the one constant you are always going to have to face. This is your identity, your style, your passion, and those that don’t know you need to be able to tell that by…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.36 – The Art in Business
When you begin your career as a filmmaker, you tend to only consider shots, the art behind the craft, and all of the creatives choices you are ready to make. Time and time again, it can be a rude awa…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.35 - Light Placement, On Set Efficiency
As a cinematographer, I have always been influenced and inspired by light. To me, light makes my job fresh, new, and exciting. Not everything about lighting has to deal with the quality it emits and …
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.34 – Light Quality & Spectrum
As a cinematographer, I’ve always been fascinated by light! It’s extremely easy these days to get caught up by the ever-evolving tech out there and what’s hot. But at the end of the day, your bread a…
Shane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.33 – Understanding Your Filmmaking Tools
When prepping for your next production there are a lot of things to consider. What gear you want to use to tell your story, how you want to collaborate with your director and/or cinematographer, and …