Groovy Guide to Careers in Filmmaking

PreViz Supervisor - Jason Hall

Think you’re ready to manage a creative team and interact ...

Think you’re ready to manage a creative team and interact at the top level with studio directors and producers? This week Brent speaks with Jason Hall, PreViz Supervisor, about how to walk both sides of the line, manage unique personalities and still f

Location Manager - Welton Jones

Locations can be actors in and of themselves and present ...

Locations can be actors in and of themselves and present an entirely different set of problems to deal with. This week Brent speaks with Welton Jones, Location Manager, to find out what his job is like and how he got his start.

Production Manager - Janie Brown

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PreViz Artist - Jahkeeli Garnett

Previsualization is a critical part of any production's success. This ...

Previsualization is a critical part of any production's success. This week Brent speaks with Jahkeeli Garnett, Senior Previz Artist for all six seasons of Star Wars The Clone Wars, to learn how it's used, what you can gain and what you need to know to be

Where Are They Now? - Former Interns

At some point, you have to spread your wings and ...

At some point, you have to spread your wings and fly. This week Brent speaks with three former interns to see what they’re doing now and if interning provided any real experience, other than how to quickly order at Starbucks, to help launch their caree

Entrepreneur - Wes Bailey

There are many aspiring writers in L.A., but not many ...

There are many aspiring writers in L.A., but not many start their own company renting studio space and high-end, green-friendly production vehicles and support gear. This week I speak with Wes Bailey, Founder and CEO of Sirreel Studio Rentals, to find ou

Cross Country Transplant -Director of Photography, David Litz

No mean feat to risk an established career on one ...

No mean feat to risk an established career on one side of the country to test your skills and resolve in the big leagues. This week Brent speaks to David Litz, Director of Photography, for advice on how to transfer your career to a different city.

Studio Teacher - Rosemarie Anthony

Child actors have special rules that need to be followed. ...

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 hint—It’s a lot m

Food Stylist - Cindy Epstein

At least the crew knows what’s for lunch. This week ...

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

There’s more to a film festival than just the films. ...

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.