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 120: Scoring television since 1992 - RON WASSERMAN
RON WASSERMAN
Today on Filmmaking Conversations, I'll be speaking to Ron Wasserman. He has been scoring television since 1992. His first hit shows were X-Men, Power Rangers, and Dragon Ball Z. That wa…
Today on Filmmaking Conversations, I'll be speaking to Ron Wasserman. He has been scoring television since 1992. His first hit shows were X-Men, Power Rangers, and Dragon Ball Z. That wa…
00:53:09 |
Sat 22 May 2021
Ep 119: Beverly Hills, 90210 and the Warner Brothers TV Directors Workshop - BETHANY ROONEY
BETHANY ROONEY has directed over 220 episodes of prime time network television over the past thirty years and is still amazingly enthusiastic about the creative process and the craft! She has expande…
01:01:18 |
Fri 14 May 2021
Ep 118: Dutch/Macedonian contemporary artist - Nathalie Basoski
Nathalie Basoski is a Dutch/Macedonian contemporary artist focusing in still and motion picture.
Currently based in Brooklyn New York Nathalie explores the thin line between fashion and fine arts and…
Currently based in Brooklyn New York Nathalie explores the thin line between fashion and fine arts and…
00:34:26 |
Mon 10 May 2021
Ep 117: Frasier Emmy Award winning screenwriter - Joe Keenan
Keenan was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts into an Irish American Catholic family. He has a twin brother, John, and two other siblings Ronald and Geraldine. He grew up in the blue collar neighborhoo…
01:06:39 |
Sat 08 May 2021
EP 116: The Nutshell Technique - Jill Chamberlain
About Jill Chamberlain
Jill Chamberlain has helped thousands of writers, producers, and studios find and refine their stories. As a longtime script consultant, Jill knows the pitfalls that are common …
Jill Chamberlain has helped thousands of writers, producers, and studios find and refine their stories. As a longtime script consultant, Jill knows the pitfalls that are common …
00:49:12 |
Tue 04 May 2021
Ep 115: Music & Film Composition with Emmy Award Winners Pop Sound Inc!
Urban Dictionary defines 'pop' as "the derivative of crackle, which is the derivative of snap, which is the derivative of jerk, which is the derivative of acceleration, which is the derivative of vel…
00:43:12 |
Fri 30 Apr 2021
Ep 114: Editing, Crowdfunding, and Film School with Megan Arnold
Megan Arnold, director, editor, and writer.
BA (May '21) in Digital Media/Video Production + Public Relationships/Strategic Communications
Passions include video editing, graphic + print media design,…
BA (May '21) in Digital Media/Video Production + Public Relationships/Strategic Communications
Passions include video editing, graphic + print media design,…
00:30:05 |
Tue 27 Apr 2021
Ep 113: Toni Jannotta: Jazz, Justice, and the Voice of the Homeless
🎧 Episode Summary:In this soulful and inspiring episode, Damien Swaby sits down with jazz vocalist, composer, and storyteller Toni Jannotta, whose artistry has spanned decades across dance, acting, m…
00:53:17 |
Fri 23 Apr 2021
Ep 112: Actress Reagan Pasternak, discusses her new book Griffin's Heart
Reagan Pasternak is a Canadian born actress from Toronto, Canada. She's the youngest of four siblings, with two sisters and one brother. She began singing at age seven and soon after fell in love wit…
00:39:58 |
Mon 19 Apr 2021
Ep 111: The Reykjavik Talent Lab - Filmmaker Mylissa Fitzsimmons
Mylissa spent her early years in Moab, Utah then as a teenager in Oregon. In high school she took to skateboarding and photography, photographing bands and making super 8 skate videos. It was during …
00:48:34 |
Fri 16 Apr 2021
Ep 110: 19 year old writer sells her first feature film screenplay! Jordan-Paige Sudduth
Jordan-Paige Sudduth is a 19 year old writer, actor, director, filmmaker, daily vlogger, and author. Born on April 13, 2001, she was born and raised in Georgia, left the state for a bit of time to at…
00:48:43 |
Mon 12 Apr 2021
Ep 109: Edd Benda, CEO at BTP Media | Filmmaker & Video Producer
In his own words
"I am the Co-founder and CEO of Beyond the Porch (BTP), a full-service video production company that we launched six years ago, shortly after graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic…
"I am the Co-founder and CEO of Beyond the Porch (BTP), a full-service video production company that we launched six years ago, shortly after graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic…
00:54:19 |
Fri 09 Apr 2021
Ep 108: Little Boxes award-winning writer and director - Rob Meyer
Rob Meyer is an award-winning writer and director who works in features, documentaries, television, and commercials. His films, including A Birder’s Guide to Everything (Ben Kingsley, Kodi Smit-McPhe…
00:47:40 |
Sun 04 Apr 2021
Ep 107: AFC Podcast with Chuck "The Savior of Atlanta Film" Thomas
Formerly Atlanta Film Chat, now with a brand new name and logo, but with the same great indie film coverage!
From the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwr…
From the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwr…
00:44:56 |
Fri 26 Mar 2021
Ep 106: "Believe that you are good" Geoff Boyle NSC, BSC Bert Hardy Technical Achievement
Geoff got his first camera, a Brownie 127, when he was 8. From then on his career was clear. He went through a range of cameras getting better every time.
In his own words
"I was trying to celebrate …
In his own words
"I was trying to celebrate …
01:36:36 |
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Ep 105: FRIENDS Costume Designer, Debra McQuire
Among Debra McGuire's many accomplishments as a FINE ARTIST, FASHION DESIGNER and COSTUME DESIGNER, she has been best known for her 10 year run on the hit show FRIENDS and for designing many of David…
00:40:55 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Ep 104: Dawn Robinson from En Vouge & Lucy Pear - Music Videos and more!
Dawn Robson formerly of En Vogue and Lucy Pearl!
With 30 years experience in the entertainment industry, Dawns brand is a force to be reckoned with! Dawn brings to any project hands on experience, am…
With 30 years experience in the entertainment industry, Dawns brand is a force to be reckoned with! Dawn brings to any project hands on experience, am…
01:24:30 |
Mon 01 Mar 2021
Ep 103: Independent Filmmaker - John Painz!
John Painz started his filmmaking experience with "8 for Vegas", a 9-episode web series that he wrote, directed, produced, shot, and edited. What started as a fun project soon turned into a career. H…
00:54:29 |
Tue 23 Feb 2021
Ep 102: Award Winning Actress and Filmmaker, Rachael Wotherspoon!
Rachael Wotherspoon is an Award Winning New Zealand Actress and Filmmaker based in Los Angeles.
Rachael (nickname Rey) has been Acting since she was a child and has always had a strong interest in Art…
Rachael (nickname Rey) has been Acting since she was a child and has always had a strong interest in Art…
00:50:21 |
Tue 16 Feb 2021
Ep 101: International Cinematographers Guild DOP, Robby Baumgartner
Robby Baumgartner began his film career 28 years ago in New York City. His interest in lighting inspired him to choose the unconventional route to DP via Gaffing.
This career path allowed him to light…
This career path allowed him to light…
00:48:17 |
Mon 01 Feb 2021
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