Random Directing Podcasts

A BRIGHTER LENS is a podcast, hosted by Jennifer Zahlit and Larkin Bell, that aims to spotlight women, trans, and non-binary folx in film at different stages in their careers through thoughtful discussion. By holding a space for underrepresented creators to share their knowledge, experience, and creative inspiration, we hope to make the process of filmmaking more accessible and cultivate a community dedicated to collaboration and support in the film industry.

Categories: Arts, Business, TV & Film

Tags: #womeninfilm, actor, actress, Casting, castingdirector, directing, director, femaledirector, femalefilmmaker, feminism, film, Filmmaking, happierinhollywood, hollywood, screenplay, sundance, sundancefilmfestival, television, tribeca

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. Stop what you’re doing this very moment and subscribe to Filmmakers Academy to watch LIVE episodes for free on the FA Platform! While full audio episodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, you can watch past episodes on the FA platform as a member of Filmmakers Academy. 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.

Categories: Education, TV & Film

Tags: Cameras, cinematography, directing, Filmmaking, lighting, motionpicture, Movies, shanehurlbut

Exploring the techniques, strategies, and key pieces of advice for aspiring horror directors, straight from the minds of some of the greatest filmmakers and creators in horror. Host Nick Taylor engages in one-on-one conversations with directors, producers, writers, actors and artists to uncover the keys to their creative and professional success in the horror business.

Categories: Arts, TV & Film

Tags: directing, dreadcentral, Filmmaking, horror, horrorfilmmaking, horrormovierecommendations, horrormovies, misfits, scarymovies

Greg Srisavasdi, Bruce Purkey, and Eric Holmes host a weekly movie podcast that has been up and running since 2015! New movies and Bruce’s “What’s in the Box” are covered on the program. Join them on their quest to uncover Cinematic (or is it CinemAddicts?) gems!

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: Anderson Cowan, cinema, CinemAddicts, cinephile, directing, Film 101, film interviews, Greg Srisavasdi, movie interviews, movie reviews, screenwriting

Hosts Donald Davenport and Harry Musselwhite, veterans of the motion picture, television, and music worlds, present a delightfully irreverent podcast where they dish on their experiences and the challenges of creating in The Land of Enchantment. Why Dungball Express? If you’ve rolled as much crap as Donald and Harry, it almost becomes second nature.

Categories: Arts, TV & Film

Tags: Acting, composing, directing, Filmmaking, producing, screenwriting

This podcast is designed to give amateur writers, directors, producers, etc. insight into Los Angeles’ entertainment industry by way of exclusive interviews with professionals currently working in Hollywood and via deep dives into the more obscure aspects of the industry.

Categories: Arts, Education, TV & Film

Tags: Acting, amateur, career advice, directing, Entertainment, Los Angeles, Podcast, producing, The Hollywood Guide, TV & Film, writing

Backstage Pass provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at community theatre in Central New Jersey. Hosts John and Dan Maurer will bring you interviews with actors, directors, musicians and others actively working in the CNJ theater community. Look for discussions about upcoming productions, how to get started in community theater, the NJACT Perry Awards, and much more.

Categories: Arts, Performing Arts

Tags: Acting, community theatre, directing, dramas, maurer, musicals, performance, Performing Arts, plays, script, shows, theater, theatre

Hollywood AWAC, the Actors, Writers and Artists Channel, takes an inside look at the art and business of entertainment. From Hollywood to Broadway, host Bill Thill introduces listeners to friends, colleagues and creatives who make their livings in front of and behind the scenes. From cast and crew to performers, artists and executives, guests share their stories, insights and the wisdom gained from their careers. An upbeat look at an industry where art and business come together to create and define our culture. A podcast for fellow professionals and fans who want to experience all aspects of the inner workings of show business.

Categories: Arts, TV & Film

Tags: actors, artists, Broadway, comedians, Comedy, directing, Entertainment, hollywood, Movies, musicians, producing, Showbusiness, singers, television, writers

A show about how to create a feature-length documentary. It is hosted by producer/director Maureen Lee Maloney, and follows the progress of the film Voice of Vanilla, as well as explaining how to become a documentary filmmaker.

Categories: Arts, Education, TV & Film

Tags: cinematography, directing, documentary, film, producing, production

A husband and wife try to force their cinematic taste on each other.

Categories: Comedy, TV & Film

Tags: Acting, Comedy, directing, discussions, film, tv, writing

Kia Ora and welcome to my podcast! I am Miranda Harcourt and I coach actors and directors all over the world on film, TV, in the rehearsal room and on set. My clients have won and been nominated for many Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys and Baftas.Do you want an insight into how they have achieved their award-winning performances?Over on my Substack mirandaharcourt.substack.com you will find more than 50 articles about acting and directing. I aim to shift paradigms, empowering creatives to realise their own talent. I introduce simple but innovative ways of thinking about and achieving connection and character. I have developed a series of tools and exercises for use in rehearsal and on-set that get actors to where they need to be, fast. My tools are quick, fresh, cheap and simple. They work instantly to help you advance your practice and your career as an actor or a director. You will find videos, images and references that will enrich your world and your work. And now I have recorded those ideas and insights into a podcast so that you can listen wherever you are!

Categories: Arts

Tags: Acting, actor, directing, director, Miranda Harcourt, tips, training

Playwright Spotlight features a new playwright every episode to discuss the tools of the trade and solutions to the obstacles we face as writers in hopes of making us all better and more successful playwrights.

Categories: Arts, Education, Leisure

Tags: Acting, directing, drama, Performing Arts, Playwright, Playwright's Spotlight, Playwriting, theatre, theatre arts, theatre company, writing