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.
Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 259
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Ep 140: An Inspiring Story From Sally Harvey Anderson
Sally grew up all over the Southeastern US and moved to Los Angeles, CA as an adult. While in LA, Sally became an alumni of UCB, one of the best professional improv schools in the country.
She return…
She return…
00:34:17 |
Sun 21 Nov 2021
Ep 139: What the IATSE Agreement Means For Indie Filmmakers
Following the ratification of IATSE’s new film and TV contracts, podcaster and entertainment industry veteran Damien Swaby talks to principal Reena Sehgal (Sehgal Law PC) about their legal implicatio…
00:28:14 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Ep 138: From Acting to Producing - Stephanie O'Neill
Stephanie is an artist and producer originally from the Bay Area, CA. She received her BFA in Theatre from UC Santa Barbara before moving to Los Angeles.
As a producer, Stephanie has worked on a vari…
As a producer, Stephanie has worked on a vari…
00:50:34 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
Ep 137: A Rising Star In Entertainment Law - Reena Sehgal
Reena Sehgal, Esq
Attorney-at-Law Transactions
Reena Sehgal is from Bend, Oregon, and attended Portland State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in General Science.
After graduating, R…
Attorney-at-Law Transactions
Reena Sehgal is from Bend, Oregon, and attended Portland State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in General Science.
After graduating, R…
00:46:46 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Ep 136: Sheila Houlahan - Innovative hybrid feature film on Twitch!
Sheila Houlahan is an Indian-American actor, singer, producer and writer. Houlahan can be seen in supporting role Paige Callahan in Warner Bros. feature film “The Little Things”, written and directed…
00:42:18 |
Sun 24 Oct 2021
Ep 135: Greg Poole - Working with Idris Elba, UK Grime and James Cohan!
FILMMAKER:
Director | Producer Editor | Camera | Sound
Working in television at MTV Networks by day while DJing in downtown New York clubs by night, it was music that sparked Greg's interest in filmmak…
Director | Producer Editor | Camera | Sound
Working in television at MTV Networks by day while DJing in downtown New York clubs by night, it was music that sparked Greg's interest in filmmak…
00:44:23 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
Ep 134: Dan Attias Author of Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Age
Biography for Dan Attias
Author of Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Age
Dan Attias has worked as a director in the film and television industry since 1984. As a director of series tel…
Author of Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Age
Dan Attias has worked as a director in the film and television industry since 1984. As a director of series tel…
01:28:21 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Ep 133: Filmmaking in the age of COVID - Jeffrey Davis!
Jeffrey Delano Davis–Director Jeffrey spent his college years studying drama and literature at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, before marching forth to New York City with $70. After an exte…
00:35:47 |
Sun 10 Oct 2021
Ep 132: A Filmmaking Community - CenterFrame
Links to CenterFrame
W: https://centerframe.com/
Y: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPIpHt7lcQbmHW9kNMCg2g/videos
F: https://www.facebook.com/CenterFrameClub
Like to have a ASC cinematographer as a me…
W: https://centerframe.com/
Y: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPIpHt7lcQbmHW9kNMCg2g/videos
F: https://www.facebook.com/CenterFrameClub
Like to have a ASC cinematographer as a me…
00:51:56 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
Ep 131: Madison Hatfield - Abortion, Filmmaking and Acting!
Madison Hatfield is a writer, performer, and filmmaker born, raised, and based in Atlanta, GA. With her creative partner Jono Mitchell, she works to celebrate underrepresented perspectives with a foc…
00:44:00 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
Ep 130: African American Cinema with The Micheaux Mission
Together, the Men of Micheaux hope to find the perfect wine to compliment Pam Grier's 'Coffy', the five movies since 1985 in which Samuel L. Jackson does not appear and someone who agrees with Len th…
01:11:21 |
Sun 05 Sep 2021
Ep 129: The importance of a good lookbook! With David Volino and Adam Lowder
Wayward Kin Lookbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPShtA9m_LvXz_ZoImfVT3iGFeEQn5f3/view
David Volino
https://www.davidjosephvolino.com
Adam Lowder
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4897241/
Like to have a …
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPShtA9m_LvXz_ZoImfVT3iGFeEQn5f3/view
David Volino
https://www.davidjosephvolino.com
Adam Lowder
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4897241/
Like to have a …
00:35:19 |
Sat 28 Aug 2021
Ep 128: David Volino and Adam Lowder, an Independent Family Drama
THE FILM:
Facing an impossible court case, the volatile Caleb Dodgens must overcome the hatred he has for his lawyer, his estranged brother of the last twelve years, in order to win custody of his dau…
Facing an impossible court case, the volatile Caleb Dodgens must overcome the hatred he has for his lawyer, his estranged brother of the last twelve years, in order to win custody of his dau…
00:42:11 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
Ep 127: Lucy King! Senior Video Journalist at The New York Times
Lucy King
"I’m a film and video producer, with a focus on documentary and current affairs but with experience in commercial and narrative.
I have produced films for the BBC, Vice, Discovery, Channel …
"I’m a film and video producer, with a focus on documentary and current affairs but with experience in commercial and narrative.
I have produced films for the BBC, Vice, Discovery, Channel …
00:35:27 |
Thu 29 Jul 2021
Ep 126: Why Networking Matters! Mark & Anna Casadei
Mark & Anna Casadei are filmmakers from Nashville, Tennessee. Together, they have written numerous award-winning screenplays and short films.
They are currently contracted on two romantic comedies wi…
They are currently contracted on two romantic comedies wi…
00:39:31 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Ep125: Hungarian Film and Theatre Artist Dora Endre
Dora is a New York based Hungarian film and theatre artist with an extensive educational background (media, international communications, filmmaking, acting, editing). For the past four years she was…
00:36:43 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
Ep 124: Talking Cinematography with STEPHEN SZMED
In his own words
"I’m a cinematographer based in Brooklyn, New York.
Growing up in Kansas, I picked up my family video camera at 13, started making films with his friends, then never really stopped.
I a…
"I’m a cinematographer based in Brooklyn, New York.
Growing up in Kansas, I picked up my family video camera at 13, started making films with his friends, then never really stopped.
I a…
00:41:10 |
Sat 26 Jun 2021
Ep 123: "What I create is not who I am" Rease Cassity, ACTRESS, CREATOR, and EMPOWERER
Rease Cassity is a New York-based actor, filmmaker and writer who loves 90s R & B, hates that glitter isn’t a recognized color, and dreams of a day when being over a size four in Hollywood isn’t a ca…
01:10:52 |
Sat 12 Jun 2021
Ep 122: Writer /Director Tyrone Breaux Jr.
Tyrone Breaux, Jr. was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. He joined the U.S Air Force after graduating high school and served for six years. After an honorable discharge in 2010, Tyrone attended the…
01:00:34 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Ep 121: Filmmaker, and Assistant Professor in Cinema and Television - Missy Hernandez
Missy Hernandez is a Writer and Filmmaker based in Chicago. Missy's pilot script, FAMILY MEDICINE, was a finalist for the 2020 Script Pipeline TV Writing Competition. Her feature script, I DON'T DREA…
00:46:02 |
Fri 28 May 2021
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Damien Swaby. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.