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Ep 257: The Intersection of Anthropology and Cinema: Natalie Zimmerman’s Approach
In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien Swaby speaks with filmmaker Natalie, whose journey bridges anthropology, culture, and cinema. Fro…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep 256: Jason Walsh: Training Bradley Cooper & Transformation Truths
Guest: Jason Walsh — Strength & Performance Coach
Mentors & background (as stated in the episode):
Worked under Greg Gatz at the University of North Ca…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep 255: From Music to Film: Brian Weaver + The Arkansas Love Story Giveaway
In this episode, host Damien Swaby sits down with Brian Weaver, founder of Weaver Films — a Central Arkansas–based company known for its cinematic we…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep 254: The Science Behind the Screen: A NASA Consultant's Hollywood Adventures
Hello and welcome back to the show. Today, I'm joined by Les Johnson, a NASA technologist, science fiction author, and consultant on films like Europ…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 253: From Sixteen Candles to Social Films: A Talk with Blanche Baker
This podcast episode features a conversation with actress and director Blanche Baker, who discusses her career, her notable roles, and her passion fo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 252: A Legal Architect’s Journey Through Hollywood, Integrity, and Innovation
Episode Summary:
Marc's career is anything but ordinary. Before becoming a powerhouse entertainment attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP, he studied film at…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 251: Lights, Camera, Climate: Building a Festival for a Warming World
In this episode, we sit down with Alec, co-founder of the New York Climate Film Festival, to explore how cinema is being used to spark conversations …
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 250: Paul Robinson: Blending Story and Image, Empowering New Voices
Welcome to the show. Today, we're joined by Paul Robinson, a self-taught photographer who began his career in Paris shooting fashion and celebrities.…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 249: Lee Romaire: Building Worlds for Disney and Spielberg’s War of the Worlds
🔍 Episode Summary
In this episode, Damien Swaby sits down with the brilliant Lee Romaire, an Emmy-winning creative force behind some of the most iconi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 248: From Ohio to Netflix: Maria Timonina’s Breakout in “Gringo Hunters”
Episode Overview:
In this masterclass episode of Filmmaking Conversations, host Damien Swaby sits down with Maria Timonina, the magnetic actress behin…
1 year, 2 months ago