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Amanda Beane
It’s all about the shot, right? But who’s in charge of what goes IN the shot? This episode features production designer Amanda Beane. Amanda was production designer on Paper Birds, and has worked on both creative productions and commercial works in the Bay Area. We talk about process, where...
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Sean Wells
Ever wondered what a colorist does? Well, you’re in for a treat! This episode features colorist and filmmaker Sean Wells. We explore the isolating side of filmmaking as well as the collaborative side, as Sean discusses his love of community, bringing filmmakers together, and air conditioning.…
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Adam Patch
Directors talking to directors! This episode features Adam Patch, a director well known in the Bay Area, and beyond! There’s a lot of talk about process, taste, and figuring out what the right thing to do is when the current thing isn’t working. It’s a great episode for fellow directors, and…
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Matt Stouppe
Do podcasts do seasons? This one does! We're kicking off the next round of conversations with Matt Stouppe. Matt is a gaffer and co-founder and CEO of Bolt Lighting in the Bay. Along with the usual, "how'd you get into this stuff" questions, we talk about a very important topic—security on sets....
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Spencer McCall
Director Spencer McCall joins us to talk about documentary, narrative fiction, and everything in between. We first met Spencer after he created a film about The Jejune Institute, an alternative reality game in San Francisco. Since then, he continues to work on so many projects that blur the lines...
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Adrian Elliot
This month we are visited by Adrian Elliot. Adrian is a director and longtime friend who we've had the pleasure of working with on many occasions. He shares his story of how he found his way into filmmaking, and we talk a lot about the responsibility of the filmmaker to tell stories that are full...
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Tej Virdi
New year, new episode! Kicking off 2017 is our good friend Tej Virdi, a bay area gaffer. Tej talks with us about how he got his start, how he thinks about lighting, and how important the community and social aspects of filmmaking are to him. Enjoy!
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Mackenzie Mathis
It's been a very difficult year, and unfortunately we are still experiencing tragedy and loss. The events this past weekend around the Ghost Ship artist collective workspace are truly heartbreaking and our hearts go out to everyone affected. We wanted to take a moment to offer a resource for...
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Will Abramson
Will Abramson of Yours Truly stopped in by way of internet to get some real talk going with us. We discuss how to curate work that is meaningful, how Yours Truly has evolved as a production company and as a group of artists, and a little bit about the difference between the work that pays and the...
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Winnie Wong
This episode features Winnie Wong, a producer who has worked both in freelance as well as in the corporate arena, currently working at Pandora. We talk briefly about the differences she has seen between the freelance and corporate producing, but quickly this conversation shifts to the love of…
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Mark Kohr
This episode is particularly special for us: Mark Kohr joins us! Mark has directed a huge list of amazing music videos, including many that we grew up with in the 90's—Green Day videos, Primus videos, etc. He stood along side Spike Jonze, David Fincher, Mark Romanek, and many others repped at...
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Vincent Cortez
This episode features Vincent Cortez, a long-time friend, director and jack-of-all-trades. We focus a lot on philosophy in this episode, as Vincent talks to us about his process as a director and a storyteller, what projects interest him, and how he lives his life as a filmmaker with his family....
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Phil Bowen
This episode features Phil Bowen, a long time AC (assistant camera) in the Bay Area. He's worked on everything from Hunt For Red October to Pirates of the Caribbean and has also taught production. We had the pleasure of talking with him about a very important topic: what an AC actually does. We...
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Joe Mendoza
This episode features Joe Mendoza, long time gaffer and co-owner of Little Giant Lighting & Grip. We talk to Joe about the Bay Area community of filmmakers and the projects that interest him, as well as Little Giant's "brand" and how he thinks about the balancing act between being a working…
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Phillip Briggs
Cinematographer Phillip Briggs discusses story, collaboration, process, and the continuing journey toward mastery of our craft as filmmakers. There's also a lot of food metaphors in here, so don't listen hungry! Check out Phillip's work here: www.phillipbriggs.com
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Lauren Clifford
Lauren is an awesome filmmaker that has worked on many a commercial production as well as art and dance films. We had some fun talking a little East meets West, art meets commerce, and why it’s important to grow and learn as a person in this industry. LISTEN! Here's a little piece we worked on...
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Justin Plummer & Martin Strauss
The guys chat with Justin Plummer and Martin Strauss, a director duo that's been a team since they met in college as wee laddies. They talk about a whole slew of stuff, like making decisions as a team, changing the plan, and how filmmaking is NOT like Diablo 2.
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Clayton Worfolk
The guys sit down with director and editor Clayton Worfolk to talk a little less about commercials and a little more documentaries. Clayton gives us his perspective on directing and editing, and the challenges that come with focusing on a story where almost anything is possible.
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Devin Whetstone
French Press converses with cinematographer Devin Whetstone about enjoying the physical side of filmmaking, why tech marketing isn't more cutting edge and the magical exploits of Dangerous Dave.
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Mimi Cave
Director Mimi Cave dropped by French Press and we had an awesome talk about everything from the effects of large and small budgets, how being emotional isn't necessarily a bad thing, and the possibility of letting yourself "go too far" as an artist.
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Jesse Dana
Cinematographer Jesse Dana boils film down to its storytelling essence, discusses how the process works, its challenges, how a team of collaborators communicate and the multi-faceted role that is being director of photography.
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Larry Lauter
With thirty years of production work under his belt, Larry's got the chops required to offer sage advice and recount some epic stories. We recently had the pleasure of hearing his take on how creative and logistical roles support each other, what makes a good production person (and what doesn't)...
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Kiva Knight
Kiva Knight, gaffer and owner of Steelhip, is seriously one of our favorite guys out there. AJ and Roman sat down with Kiva about a month ago and he talked to them about his own idiosyncrasies dealing with light in his everyday life, described the roundabout way he got into this business and why…
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Joey Izzo
French Press called up director Joey Izzo in L.A. to find out what makes him run. In turn, Joey opens up and lets us know that it's ok to be fearful--just go make your damn movie! Have a listen!
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Rafael Fernandez
Andrew Juncker and Roman Honeycutt of French Press Films interview commercial director Rafael Fernandez. They discuss writer’s block, balancing commercial and personal work, and what it means to be “authentic & genuine” in the commercial world. Enjoy!
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Perez Bros.
The Perez Bros are a director duo who are (you guessed it!) also actual brothers. They’re dear friends and wonderfully talented and creative guys who continue to build their body of creative and funny work. We talk to them about their upcoming film, their process & perspective, and the influence...
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