Reel Drive: A Look Behind the Boards

Reel Drive: A Look Behind the Boards


Latest Episodes

Ruel Smith: It All Starts with a Passion
April 19, 2021

Born and raised in Jamaica, Ruel Smith discovered at an early age his passion for animation and VFX. After seeing the Lion King and Jurassic Park as a kid, he instantly knew what he aspired to be and he has not stopped since. After migrating to the United

Nico Aguilar: In Focusing I Feel Free
December 16, 2020

Born in Mexico City, award-winning cinematographer Nico Aguilar became fascinated with filmmaking at a very young age when he began crossing paths with some of the countrys legendary filmmakers, who eventually became his close mentors. In todays episode

William DeSena: Debunking the Rigid Rules of Filmmaking
September 29, 2020

Brilliant filmmaker William Desena unapologetically shares his own ideas about what it takes to make it in the industry from the tedium of filming fashion shows to his inspired Marriott film capturing 6 countries in just 20 days.

Bryan Smaller: The World of Color
September 16, 2020

Bryan Smaller is one of the youngest and most impressive colorists in the industry today. He has collaborated with artists including Kanye West and The Weekend, and his work has been featured on Apple TV +, NBC and Netflix. Join us as he takes us deep int

Mack Fisher: Focus on the Craft, Success Will Follow
August 12, 2020

From making urban ski movies in Maine to creating eye-catching commercials, music videos, and more recently narrative features, Mack Fisher is killing it in the industry as one of LA's elite cinematographers to keep an eye on.

Leigh Powis: A Filmmaker, not a Filmtalker
June 10, 2020

If you dont know Leigh Powis yet, you will. Hes gone from legendary urban skier to gifted editor to crushing it as a brilliant director.