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Film Crew 101

Film Crew 101

Film Crew Institute

Film Crew 101 pulls back the curtain on all the different roles that go into making a film or TV show. Ever wondered what a Gaffer or Best Boy does? Have you dreamt about working in the art department of a major movie but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you are well on your way building a career in film and TV but want to get more insight into how other departments work. Film Crew 101 has all the answers.
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Top 10 Film Crew 101 Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Film Crew 101 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Film Crew 101 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Film Crew 101 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Film Crew 101 - The Location Scout

The Location Scout

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12/09/20 • 29 min

Location Scout Jen Farris' location credits include the TV series Lovecraft Country, American Soul, Atlanta, Genius, and Sleepy Hollow. Jen has also worked in the location department on multiple films including Just Mercy, Game Night, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and the upcoming film, Dear Evan Hansen. Today, she unpacks her role as a location scout.

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Film Crew 101 - The Special Effects Makeup Artist
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12/02/20 • 33 min

Matthew Mungle has over 200 film and tv credits to his name as a special effects and prosthetic makeup artist. Matthew has worked on Hillbilly Elegy, The Irishman, August Osage County, Frida, Schindler’s List, Outbreak, Casper, and the movie that won him his Oscar, 1992’s Dracula. In addition, Matthew has worked on numerous television series including The X-Files, CSI, John Adams, The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, and Salem. Today, Matthew talks with Toni about how he got started in the industry and shares some tips for how to set yourself up for success on any project.

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Film Crew 101 - The VFX Key Grip

The VFX Key Grip

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10/22/20 • 21 min

A Key Grip works with the Gaffer and the Director of Photography to help oversee electric and rigging crews on a set. They’ll work with these teams to execute lighting and camera movements with a variety of equipment. A Visual Effects Key Grip differs from a key grip in that they specialize in unique lighting techniques and camera technologies that make those iconic action shots from some of your favorite movies possible. Today, our host, Oklahoma-based writer, director, and filmmaker Noble Banks speaks with Key Grip and Visual Effects Key Grip Craig “Cowboy” Aines, whose credits include Dr. Dolittle 2 and Happy Gilmore.

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Film Crew 101 - The First Assistant Director
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11/05/20 • 29 min

Kim Richards' 1st AD credits include The Mandalorian, Why Women Kill, and The Lion King in addition to other work in the AD department on projects like The Mentalist, Ray Donavan, The Jungle Book , Silicon Valley, American Horror Story, Young Sheldon and 12 Strong. In this episode, you'll learn what Kim's days look like on set and what skills have helped her succeed in the role of a 1st AD.
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Film Crew 101 - The Payroll Accountant
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10/29/20 • 15 min

Cathy Marshall-Hart is a payroll accountant that has worked on some amazing and iconic films. Her list of credits includes The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Rent, Rush Hour 3 , Twilight, The Book of Eli, Hidden Figures, Hostiles, Ford v Ferrari , and two projects that filmed right here in Oklahoma – Stillwater, directed by Tom McCarthy and starring Matt Damon, and an FX TV pilot, Reservation Dogs, written by writer and filmmaker Sterlin Harjo and Oscar-winning writer Taika Waititi, who also directs the pilot. Our host, Kim Mott, recently spoke with Cathy to learn more about Cathy’s role as a payroll accountant.

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Film Crew 101 - The Key Makeup Artist
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09/08/20 • 29 min

Also referred to as a "Key Makeup" or "Key," a Key Makeup Artist assists the makeup department head and supports the department as a whole. Depending on the Head of Makeup's preferences, tasks for a key could include clerical work, taking pictures of looks and keeping track of continuity, and/or helping achieve makeup looks on talent.

During filming, the Key Makeup Artist will work with talent to help achieve the makeup looks that the department head has designed for the production. They will also act as a liaison for the makeup department when communicating with assistant directing, hair, costume, special effects, and property departments. There will be times when the makeup department will need to collaborate with these departments to make sure an actor’s look is ready for filming. The key makeup will assist the head of makeup in this capacity until production wraps.

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Film Crew 101 - The Post Production Coordinator
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09/17/20 • 21 min

A post production coordinator supports post-production teams as they work to deliver a finished film. Today, our host, Emmy award-winning documentary series editor and award-winning feature documentary producer, Amy Janes, talks with Sue-Ellen Chitunya, who has worked as the in-house post production coordinator for some of your favorite Marvel films including "Ant Man," "Doctor Strange," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Black Panther," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Ant Man and the Wasp." What a fantastic list!

This episode is sponsored by Cherokee Nation Film Office.

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Film Crew 101 - The Gaffer

The Gaffer

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09/24/20 • 27 min

A Gaffer, or more formally, the Chief Lighting Technician, is in charge of the crew that runs the lighting on a film set. Gaffer Steve Mathis has worked on films including Halloween, Back to the Future, Mrs. Doubtfire, Moulin Rouge!, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Thor: Ragnarok, and more recently, Wonder Woman 1984. In this episode, Steve talks about his responsibilities during pre-production and production.

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Film Crew 101 - The First Assistant Editor
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01/07/21 • 24 min

Kale Whorton is a first assistant editor whose assistant editor credits include films Bumblebee and Black Panther as well as TV series The United States of Tara, Weeds, and Orange is the New Black. Kale spoke to Film Crew 101 about his job and the result was a great episode packed to the brim with insight for young editors.

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Film Crew 101 - The Additional Production Assistant
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03/30/21 • 22 min

Our guest this week is PA pro, Joel Burnham. Joel chats with our host, Alisha East, and lets you know everything you need to be ready for your first PA job. Some of Joel's credits include movies like Nightcrawler, Get Hard, and Taken 3 as well as television shows like Agents of Shield, Battle Creek, and The Mentalist.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Film Crew 101 have?

Film Crew 101 currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does Film Crew 101 cover?

The podcast is about Film, Film Interviews, Courses, Podcasts, Education, Movies, Hollywood and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Film Crew 101?

The episode title 'The Post Production Coordinator' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Film Crew 101?

The average episode length on Film Crew 101 is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Film Crew 101 released?

Episodes of Film Crew 101 are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Film Crew 101?

The first episode of Film Crew 101 was released on Aug 31, 2020.

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