Groovy Guide to Careers in Filmmaking

Groovy Guide to Careers in Filmmaking


Latest Episodes

Studio Teacher - Rosemarie Anthony
April 03, 2013

Child actors have special rules that need to be followed.  Top among them is having a studio teacher on set.  This week Brent speaks with Rosemarie Anthony, a veteran studio teacher, to find out just what her job entails.  Here’s a h

Food Stylist - Cindy Epstein
March 30, 2013

At least the crew knows what’s for lunch.  This week Brent speaks with Cindy Epstein, Food Stylist, to find out why that burger on TV looks so much better than what you unwrap.

Film Festivals II - Lee Ann Kim and Brian Hu
March 20, 2013

There’s more to a film festival than just the films.  This week Brent continues his discussion with Lee Ann Kim and Brian Hu from PAC-ARTS.org and looks at the business side, from both the director’s and festival’s viewpoint.

Film Festivals - Lee Ann Kim and Brian Hu
March 13, 2013

What does it actually take to get accepted to a film festival?  This week Brent speaks with Lee Ann Kim and Brian Hu from PAC-ARTS.org to find out what they look for in submissions and provide us with advice on how to get your work accepted to a fest

Field Audio - Kristopher Dennett
March 07, 2013

Capturing audio in the field can be a tricky thing.  Especially when the department may not be too high on the director's priority list.  This week Brent speaks with Kristopher Dennett to find out what a field audio tech's day is like and why qu

Executive Director, Pacific Arts Movement - Lee Ann Kim
February 21, 2013

Career change is something that's likely to happen.  This week Brent speaks to Lee Ann Kim, Executive Director of Pacific Arts Movement, to find out how to re-invent yourself and make your ideas reality.

Hollywood Actress - Marisol Nichols
February 06, 2013

Wanting to be a Hollywood actor or actress is a bit like wanting to be a professional sports star.  Many aspire, but few ever achieve the goal.  This week Brent speaks with Marisol Nichols.  You've seen her in 24, Vegas Vacation, Felon

Compositor - Sean Falcon
January 30, 2013

So exactly how do they get all these cool computer effects into the finished movie?  This week, Brent speaks with Sean Falcon to learn what a compositor does and how to get started in the business.

Camera Op - Ron Hirshman
January 23, 2013

The title Camera Op covers a lot of ground, but specialites do exist.  This week Brent speaks with Ron Hirshman, a sitcom camera op, to find out what a day on set is like, how sitcoms are shot and why it's as close to a 9-5 gig as you're going to get

Editor In Chief, Post Magazine - Randi Altman
January 16, 2013

If you have an inquisitive mind and a thorough knowledge of the post production industry, you might make a good reporter. This week Brent speaks with Randi Altman, Editor In Chief, Post Magazine, to find out what skills a video journalist needs, where j