Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby
Step into the world of independent film with Filmmaking Conversations with Damien SwabyFrom established industry voices to the filmmakers of tomorrow, Damien Swaby opens up conversations that spark ideas, share experiences, and celebrate creativity in all its forms.
Each episode offers listeners both inspiration and practical takeaways, leaving them better equipped to bring their own stories to life.With a loyal and growing audience of passionate filmmakers and film lovers, Filmmaking Conversations has become a trusted space for authentic dialogue and fresh perspectives on the art of storytelling.
Join us—and discover why this podcast is resonating with the community shaping the future of film.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 259
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Ep 19: Will Smith "Your happiness is your responsibility”
This episode of The Filmmakers Podcast is about Will Smith's personal transformation and how a transformation doesn’t just happen. It takes a plan and a support system.
Will Smith is an American actor…
Will Smith is an American actor…
00:10:18 |
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Ep 18: Naomi McDougall Jones, award-winning actress, writer, producer
Naomi McDougall Jones is an award-winning actress, writer, producer, and women in film activist.
She grew up in Aspen, Colorado and attended Cornell University before graduating from the American Aca…
She grew up in Aspen, Colorado and attended Cornell University before graduating from the American Aca…
00:51:38 |
Sun 17 Mar 2019
Ep 17: James Neihouse ASC - Has been involved with the most successful IMAX 2D and IMAX 3D films to date
James L. Neihouse was born in Paris, Arkansas, he graduated from Paris High School in 1973, he then went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Brooks Institute of Photography in 1976.
Soon after …
Soon after …
00:50:06 |
Sat 02 Mar 2019
Ep 16: ALEX FERRARI - Podcaster, Filmmaker and the creator of the website Indie Film Hustle
Alex has been in the film industry for over 20 years and have worked on well over 1000 feature films, shorts, commercials, music videos, network promos, documentaries, and webisodes. His personal fil…
01:10:11 |
Fri 01 Feb 2019
Ep 15: Noam Kroll - LA based film director currently working with Mark Duplass
I was very lucky to speak to Noam Kroll on The Filmmakers Podcast.
He is a LA based film director with a very hands on approach to cinematography and color grading.
He also has a commercial production…
He is a LA based film director with a very hands on approach to cinematography and color grading.
He also has a commercial production…
01:00:13 |
Sat 19 Jan 2019
Ep 14: Winner of the Filmstro/Film Riot One Minute Competition, best cinematography, Atli Thor Einarsson
Atli Þór Einarsson. Born and raised in Reykjavík, Iceland. 25 years old.
Graduated from the Icelandic Film School in 2015 but been making short films since I was around 6 or 7 years old.
Works as a dir…
Graduated from the Icelandic Film School in 2015 but been making short films since I was around 6 or 7 years old.
Works as a dir…
00:26:47 |
Thu 20 Dec 2018
Ep 13: Award-winning BBC filmmaker, Anna Bressanin
Anna Bressanin is an award-winning filmmaker and an expert in digital storytelling. From the first BBC VR film in India to covering the US election for a mobile audience, she is responsible for pushi…
01:09:29 |
Tue 18 Dec 2018
Ep 12: Spike Lee's Mo' Better Blues, Actress Cynda Williams
On this episode of The Filmmakers Podcast I have the super talented Cynda Williams on the show.
Williams has acted in films on both television and in the cinema. Her first appearance in a feature fil…
Williams has acted in films on both television and in the cinema. Her first appearance in a feature fil…
01:12:46 |
Tue 13 Nov 2018
Ep 11: Randy Williams, Emmy Award-winning director, dp and editor.
Shortly after receiving his B.A. in English from Franklin and Marshall College, Randy’s lifelong dream to play professional baseball was shattered after a significant injury. Under these tragic circu…
00:56:16 |
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Ep 10: Benjamin Casias, A Steadicam Camera Operator's Perspective
Today I speak with the super talented camera, Benjamin Casias.
He says
"As with art itself, we all interpret each image differently but the key is to create something beautiful with a vision clearly a…
He says
"As with art itself, we all interpret each image differently but the key is to create something beautiful with a vision clearly a…
01:48:39 |
Tue 24 Apr 2018
Ep 9: Distribution platform OnStream Cinema
onStream Cinema curates the very best in short films and independent features. In this episode I get to have a conversation with the owner of the company.
He is a independent filmmaker, beer brewer a…
He is a independent filmmaker, beer brewer a…
00:57:59 |
Thu 22 Feb 2018
Ep 8: Sundance Institute’s Creative-Liz Manashil
I had a blast talking to Liz! I hope you all enjoy our conversation.
Liz Manashil earned her B.A. in Film and Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, and her M.F.A. from USC's School of …
Liz Manashil earned her B.A. in Film and Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, and her M.F.A. from USC's School of …
00:41:43 |
Wed 24 Jan 2018
Ep 7: Thirtysomething Podcast Host Scott Ryan
On today's podcast I talk about thirtysomething, My fave tv show of all time!
Thirtysomething (stylized as thirtysomething) is an American drama television series created by Ed Zwick and Marshall Her…
Thirtysomething (stylized as thirtysomething) is an American drama television series created by Ed Zwick and Marshall Her…
00:40:26 |
Mon 18 Dec 2017
Ep 6: Pat McGowan from BlackBox.Global
BlackBox Sets You Free
The world of media is changing, and that means new challenges and new opportunities.
So maybe it's time to change the way you think about content creation – from idea to producti…
The world of media is changing, and that means new challenges and new opportunities.
So maybe it's time to change the way you think about content creation – from idea to producti…
00:36:07 |
Tue 21 Nov 2017
Ep 5: Actor/Writer David Joseph Volino
David Joseph Volino was born and raised in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. He attended William Paterson University and graduated with a degree in Theater. Prior to attending his first Acting 101 course, He…
00:34:08 |
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Ep 4: Eulonda Lea, writer, novelist, and award-winning short filmmaker
Today I speak to the super talented Eulonda Lea!
Eulonda Kay Lea is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and novelist. Her passion for diverse characters and complex themes are at the heart of he…
Eulonda Kay Lea is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and novelist. Her passion for diverse characters and complex themes are at the heart of he…
00:43:15 |
Mon 18 Sep 2017
Ep: 3 Gwenn Seemel, painter and content creator!
Seemel mainly paints portraits. When she paints a portrait, she takes photographs, for an hour, of the sitter before painting them. The sitter is asked to talk about themselves during the photography…
00:51:30 |
Sun 03 Sep 2017
Ep 2: Joey Leland Malinski, Creator / Director / Actor - ATB Productions
On today’s show I speak to Director Joey Leland Malinski owner of Across the Bridge Productions.
(ATB) is a video production company based out of Baltimore.
They have been crafting and creating video…
(ATB) is a video production company based out of Baltimore.
They have been crafting and creating video…
00:49:18 |
Wed 26 Jul 2017
Ep 1: Shema Jones, known for A Love Undefined, and An American in Hollywood
Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby is a small fraction of the critical conversations currently taking place across the indie film community. The podcast reaches out to the next generation of …
00:41:33 |
Mon 17 Jul 2017
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