Shane's Inner Circle

ANNUAL SPRING SALE![Learn More Here]Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers![Learn More Here]This episode is packed with interview tips from the husband-and-wife cinematography power couple, Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC! They break down the importance of preparation on both sides of the table. Take the time to research the interviewer and highlight their work because it shows you’re work ethic and thoroughness (Lydia's tip!), and discover Shane's secret weapon to build rapport.The conversation continues with a focus on cinematography interviews. The Hurlbuts emphasize the need for authenticity and showcasing your unique style through a lookbook filled with inspiration and

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your first year of Annual All Access by using the promo code FAPOD50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/4aBuY9kIn this episode of the Inner Circle podcast, the multi-talented Rudy Mancuso visits the studio to discuss his directorial debut, Música. Premiering at the esteemed South by Southwest Film Festival and now available for audiences to experience on Amazon Prime Video, Música marks a significant landmark in Rudy's creative journey.This episode is co-chaired by Lydia Hurlbut, Brendan Sweeney, and, of course, Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC, who created the visual language of Rudy’s musically driven film, guided by his unique condition of ‘synesthe

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20DP Sherri Kauk joins Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC to discuss her career in the film industry and her latest feature film, Drugstore June. Throughout their conversation, the trio touches on topics like gender diversity and its impact on creativity and development, leadership and power dynamics of the film industry, and managing stress and work-life balance while in film production. But most of all, Sherri is excited about the release of her latest project! From executive producer Bill Burr and the director of Grandma’s Boy, Drugstore June is an indie gem that shines brightly, captivating audiences with its compelling narrative and breathtaking visuals. Filmmakers Academy mentor Sherri Kauk’s masterful cinematography enhances every scene with its exquisite composition and evocative imagery.At the heart of Drugstore June is a story that resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. Kauk’s cinematography serves as a visual feas

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20Come on board and bring along all your hopes and dreams! In this episode, we welcome back one of our most popular ASC cinematographers. The gifted eye behind the lens of the live-action One Piece Netflix adaptation, Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASC, joins Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC at Filmmakers Academy. This episode is jam-packed with knowledge, so you might want to keep a notepad on hand. Nicole discusses the making of One Piece and adapting a classic anime to live action. Then, she switches gears sharing the finer details of leadership and collaborating with department heads, working as a female cinematographer in an industry dominated by men, and what it’s like being married to ASC cinematographer, James Whitaker. Nicole Hirsch Whitaker is also known for Special Ops: Lioness, Bad Sisters, and Jupiter’s Legacy. Check out our last conversation with Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASC: -https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/bl

Your success as a professional filmmaker is a direct result of your mental and physical fortitude. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, former Olympic athlete and coach, Dr. Terry Schroeder, joins Lydia Hurlbut in the Filmmakers Academy studio. Together they discuss Dr. Terry’s history as an Olympian, key insights filmmakers should consider to prevent injury, and ideal supplements to ensure health and wellness. Throughout the episode, they also explore the importance of alleviating stress as well as Dr. Terry’s excitement with functional medicine and how he helped his brother recover over 90% of his functionality after a stroke! To cap it all off, Lydia and Dr. Terry talk about what it takes to be a great leader as both a business owner and a coach. A Friendly Disclaimer: The content expressed in this podcast talking about supplements and supplemental medical treatments is primarily for informational and educational purposes, and does not substitute other professional medical advic

Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWvJoin today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!The power of community will amplify your success in the film industry. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Lydia Hurlbut and Shane Hurlbut, ASC discuss the value of community and how filmmakers cannot live on an island if they want to thrive. Now in 2023, we’re a far way from their upbringing in upstate New York where they grew up within a tight knit community. Ever since March of 2020, however, the pandemic has caused many filmmakers to turn within – and some haven’t looked out ever since. Now it’s time to recalibrate. Shane talks about getting off the island and spending time with fellow filmmakers, playing pickleball and watching movies on weekends, while Lydia highlights the value of how community improves m

Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWvJoin today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!In this episode, FA CEO Lydia Hurlbut and her cinematographer husband, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, explore the ever-changing film industry. Ever since its inception in 1895, the landscape of the industry has evolved with technology, updated methodologies, and even ways audiences watch what is now dubbed “content.” However, with the advent of the digital revolution and now the injection of AI tech in recent years, it will affect the job market for filmmakers and shift both mindsets and opportunities. Throughout the discussion, Shane shares his personal experience working with new technologies to support the challenges of tighter schedules, shrinking budgets, and navigating the job market to make yourself into a Swiss Army Filmmaker —

Award-winning Editor Zack Arnold, ACE (Cobra Kai) stopped by Filmmakers Academy to join Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC on the Inner Circle Podcast. A champion of wellness for his fellow post-production peeps, Zack shares healthy changes that filmmakers can start today that will make an astronomical difference tomorrow. And it all starts with your mindset. Zack recently semi-retired from his role as a Hollywood film and television editor, with a long list of credits that range from Empire to Glee and Burn Notice. Now in the next phase of his life, Zack transitioned to a career strategist and podcaster who specializes in helping artists and creatives establish balance and sustainability in their careers. Anyone who works full-time in the film industry knows that creating balance and sustainability is no easy task. That’s why Zack Arnold created Optimize Yourself, developing resources to design the more balanced, more sustainable career that filmmakers deserve. Zack Arnold even wrote some powerful e

Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC welcome Nigerian filmmaking entrepreneurs Carolyn Seaman and Thomas Jeffery onto the Inner Circle Podcast.Recognized as one of Nigeria’s 20 most innovative women in Media & Tech and listed in the 50 Most Outstanding Female Pacesetters in Africa, Carolyn produces films and documentaries focused on social change. She heads the Girl Nation Film Academy where she trained hundreds of young African women to write, shoot, direct, and edit their own films. Carolyn also serves as the festival director of WIFFEN (Women’s International Film Festival: Nigeria), a nonprofit organization selected as the best company for women and girls to work globally in 2020.Thomas Jeffery is a filmmaker who works in tandem with his wife, Carolyn, producing films and documentary projects in Nigeria and beyond. Thomas Jeffery has found Shane’s mentorship to be one of the most influential factors that has defined his growth as a filmmaker following film school. He serves as the CEO of the African film produ

There are countless ways to enter the industry and pursue a job as a cinematographer. Typically, you work your way up the ladder from a production assistant or in the camera department and must take chances to prove your mastery. Todd Dos Reis, ASC joins Shane Hurlbut, ASC on this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast to talk about his career trajectory.  Keep reading to discover how Todd started as a PA working on Russell Carpenter projects before moving sideways, backward, and up to become the seasoned ASC cinematographer he is today. Listen to the full interview on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or pretty much wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you like the show, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more! To watch the full video interview, become an All Access member today!As an All Access member, you get full access to all other Finding the Frame interviews as well as every course and lesson instructed by industry professionals. On top of that, you gain entrance into our exclusive community

Shane and Lydia welcome pro-baller-turned-cinematographer Darrell Wonge to the Filmmakers Academy studio to discuss his career pivot and learn everything from his networking strategy to how he handles the stress of set life while managing his crew. After suffering a career-ending injury, Darrell turned his efforts to cinematography. At first, he didn’t have the experience and knowledge but he was determined to become better. So, he approached it like basketball. Where at one time he would be in the gym four times a day for training, he employed that same regimen to his growth as a cinematographer. He started his mornings watching photography tutorials, reading trade articles, practicing by lighting his wife, and taking accomplished photographers out to lunch to learn their approach. In fact, one of the videos Darrell turned to was Shane’s video How To Build a Cinematographer’s Look Book, demonstrating how he created the lookbook for the Netflix Original movie, Holidate. Darrell loves how filmma

Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer Jamee Ranta visits Filmmakers Academy to share the moment she became a successful producer on the music video ‘Remind Me To Forget’ by Kygo, and the technical obstacles she overcame. She then gives some must-know advice to producers young in their careers and reveals what she learned in her latest music video ‘Candy Necklace’ with Lana Del Ray. Want to learn the art of producing? Become a Filmmakers Academy member today to access Jamee Ranta’s full course!To watch the full video interview, become an All Access member today!As an All Access member, you get full access to all other Finding the Frame interviews as well as every course and lesson instructed by industry professionals. On top of that, you gain entrance into our exclusive community and can use the FA app to enhance your skills while on the job! Keep up with Jamee Ranta here:https://www.instagram.com/jamee3/ https://www.jameeranta.com/ http://www.artifactcontent.com/ Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here:h

You often hear “take it three stops down” or “four stops over,” but what does that actually mean?In this episode of The Inner Circle podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC takes a deep dive with Ed Lachman, ASC into the El Zone System and standardizing exposure in the digital age. Throughout this interview, the two ASC cinematographers discuss the lack of specificity in IRE values, waveform monitors, and false colors. In fact, they’re not consistent from one monitor platform to the next. Lachman explains how the El Zone System changes all that and brings the cinematography world into perfect harmony. Did you like this episode of The Inner Circle podcast? Then, you’ll love our other episodes about all things filmmaking on Spotify and iTunes (and pretty much anywhere else you listen to podcasts)!To watch the full video interview, become an All Access member today!As an All Access member, you get full access to all other Finding the Frame interviews as well as every course and lesson instructed by industry professionals. O

Award-winning filmmaker and activist Edgar Esteves drops into the Filmmakers Academy studio to chat with Brendan Sweeney about what it takes to create a successful business in the film industry. Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2020, Edgar discusses some serious truths about the industry, like whether you need an agent or representation, or if you can navigate a prosperous career on your own. Not only that, on top of crucial insights into how Edgar manages his own business relationships, he shares his journey filming his debut feature film in Africa.This is a must-watch for filmmakers rising in their careers. Edgar gives some serious advice about ego and what you should look for in colleagues running a production company. To watch the full video interview, become an All Access member today!As an All Access member, you get full access to all other Finding the Frame interviews as well as every course and lesson instructed by industry professionals. On top of that, you gain entrance into our exclusive commun

Finding the Frame’s first guest ever, director of photography Brendan Uegama, CSC, returns to talk about his work on Hulu’s unauthorized Mike Tyson biopic miniseries, Mike. Mr. Uegama describes the prep with Director X, explaining how the wealth of archival footage they found on YouTube informed their decisions, and how they recreated the world where one of the world’s most dangerous and notorious boxers became a legend. Mike is available to stream exclusively on Hulu.Watch the full episode as a member of Filmmakers Academy or listen for free pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts!Keep up with Brendan Uegama here:https://www.brendanuegama.com/https://www.instagram.com/brendanuega...Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here:https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bi

In our 13th episode of Finding the Frame, cinematographer Rafael Leyva visited the studio at Filmmakers Academy to sit down with host Brendan Sweeney and discuss everything from his preference for shooting on film to that one time he courted Steven Spielberg for 2nd unit on West Side Story.Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. He has lensed for clients such as Disney Pictures, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, Lifetime Channel Network, Syfy Channel Network, and many more. Want to watch along? Become a member to access the full video interview! https://bit.ly/3x7bngeKeep up with Rafael Levya here:https://www.rleyvadp.com/https://www.instagram.com/rafaelleyvadp/Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here:https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy

In our 12th episode of Finding the Frame, Award-winning Director/Producer Jason Baum drops into the FA studio to talk about his career, most notably the epic Grammy win for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s HUMBLE and his collaboration with Spike Jonze on the 5x Emmy-nominated documentary feature film Beastie Boys Story. Jason has worked with other visionary directors in addition to Spike Jonze, including Ava DuVernay, Joey Soloway, and Hiro Murai.Become a member to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/302orWvKeep up with Jason Baum here: http://jasonbaum.com/https://www.instagram.com/jason_baum/Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here:https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2Be apart of our community! Instagram ►►

In episode 11 of Finding the Frame, Oscar nominee Camille Friend stops by Filmmakers Academy to talk about her illustrious career, work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and her recent nomination for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling. Become a member to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/302orWvKeep up with Camille Friend here:https://www.instagram.com/camille_fri...https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295518/?...Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here:https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2Be apart of our community! Instagram ►►

Filmmakers Academy host Brendan Sweeney sits down with cinematographer and Oscar nominee Mandy Walker ASC, ACS to discuss her work on Elvis, career journey, advice for filmmakers, future of filmmaking and more! Keep with Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS here: https://www.instagram.com/mandywalkerdp/https://www.mandywalkerdp.com/Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2Music by MusicBedhttp://share.mscbd.fm/filmmakersacademyBe apart of our community! Instagram ►► https://bit.ly/3kR5JIOFacebook ►► https://bit.ly/3Ig07BTTikTok ►►

In episode 9 of Finding the Frame, Oscar-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott discusses her work on Avatar: The Way of Water, along with her career, working with James Cameron, and more! Join as an all access member to watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/302orWvKeep up with Deborah Scott here:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0779045/Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here: https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2Music by MusicBedhttp://share.mscbd.fm/filmmakersacademyBe apart of our community! Instagram ►►