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While everyone in Hollywood seems to be starting a podcast, there are quite a few hidden gems in the filmmaking realm. If you’re looking to be more mindful of the podcasts you listen to, here are some of the best filmmaking podcasts in no particular order.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024 - Filmspotting
Great for: Anyone who loves analyzing films
Where to Listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Megaphone
Film reviews and any sort of critiques are fair game and expected in Filmspotting.
Filmspotting analyzes current films, classics, and forgotten gems. Tune into their annual Golden Brick Awards to discover the most overlooked films as recommended by their hosts, which include co-host and executive producer Adam Kempenaar.
Have random shower thoughts about your favorite five movies of 1988? That’s what they seek to answer in top 5-format episodes like the top 5 Anthony Hopkins performances. If there’s a particular year of films you love and want to see more suggestions, check out their website.
Scriptnotes - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Anyone that's writing in the entertainment world. Aspiring writers to professionals.
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Website, Stitcher
Hosts John August and Craig Mazin discuss all things related to scripts and how to properly credit support staff. Occasionally, they even read scripts that writers send in and give notes on the podcast.
Explore a deep archive of episodes based on specific topics like copyrighting your work, "dealing with deals,"or projects they’ve written including Big Fish, Chernobyl, and more. This is the go-to screenwriter podcast.
Off Camera - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Anyone who enjoys art and hearing other creatives' processes, experiences, and influences.
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Website, Stitcher
“The more we talked about it (starting a podcast), if I was going to do it, I might as well film it. Then I thought I should go and photograph the person,” said host Sam Jones in an interview with on the Rich Roll podcast. “All of a sudden it became this experiment… could you have someone in and have a conversation with them and turn it into a podcast, magazine, and television show?”
Inspired partially by his love of NPR and listening to radio shows as a child, host, photographer, musician, and director Sam Jones has turned his show into a multimedia powerhouse since launching in 2004. Watch, listen, or even read the magazine version of his show as he sits down and chats with everyone from Ron Howard to Robert Downey Jr.
“For most talk shows, they see as an entertainer, star, or celebrity. We tend to see the people that come on ‘Off Camera’ as artists and craftsmen. We want to know how they do their craft, how they got there, and what makes them keep going to work,” said Sam.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024 - Indie Film Hustle
Great for: Producers, directors, and cinematographers.
Where to listen: Website, YouTube, PlayerFM, Soundcloud, Stitcher
Alex Ferrari’s weekly podcast covers the nuts and bolts of DIWAST (Do-It-With-a-Small-Team) filmmaking including color grading, post-production, distribution, and filmmaking software.
Having worked on over 1,000 projects, Alex’s filmmaking podcast brings a realistic perspective to getting a movie created and produced. With unions and insurance companies trying to figure out how to get back into production, many episodes tackle challenges like releasing and producing during COVID-19.
For more information on navigating projects during the pandemic, check out our COVID-19 Filmmaking Resource Guide.
The Business - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Directors, writers, producers, actors, and anyone else into biz banter.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Website, Spotify
The Hollywood Reporter’s Kim Masters shoots the breeze around the latest entertainment industry news alongside conversations with A-list stars, directors, producers, and writers. A former correspondent for NPR, Kim has also served as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, TIME, and Esquire, and was a staff reporter for The Washington Post.
If you’re looking for shorter podcasts, each episode runs twenty to thirty minutes so you can do the dishes and stay up to date on the industry. Episode highlights include “The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir sharing his time sitting down with Michael Jordan for hours to get the docuseries out earlier due to the pandemic.
The A24 Podcast - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Filmmakers hoping to geek out over aspect ratios and shooting stories.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Website, Podbean, Spotify
Here’s a different kind of uncut gem.
True to their form-bending films like The Lighthouse and Midsommar, A24’s ad-free podcast captures boundless conversations between filmmakers. Launched in 2018, the podcast explores the inspiration for directors and some of the largest films with guests including Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson.
Life With Caca changes name to Angle on Producers - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Aspiring or professional producers and anyone who works with (or will eventually work with) producers.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, New Website, Stitcher, Spotify
Life with Caca is now “Angle on Producers w/ Carolina Groppa” - same host, new name.
Past episodes will stay on this site, while new episodes can be found here.
For the last couple of years, Caca (Carolina) has gone in deep with guests to get insights into all the different roles a producer can play and the less glamorous realities producers face every day.
“We are not breaking down tax credits, but it’s more about the messy parts of life,” says Caca.
“Yes there are many filmmaking podcasts out in the market, but not many talk about producers or producers from all walks of life. Each person I talk to has such a journey.”
Film Riot - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Filmmakers who want to consider every element of their movie.
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Website, Stitcher
Looking to fine-tune action scenes, animations, or other parts of your next film? Here is your podcast soulmate.
In his filmmaking podcast, host Ryan Connolly explores all the aspects of a film interviewing VFX artists, stunt coordinators, directors, and other seasoned crew personnel. Ryan has with his guest comes from his desire to learn and improve his own films, so you can expect actionable tips you can tie into your own process and artistry.
Indiewire: Screen Talk - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Anyone trying to keep up with the indie film business.
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Website, Soundcloud
Each weekly episode features IndieWire chief film critic Eric Kohn chatting with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the indie film world whether it’s the impact of current events on the industry or upcoming film festivals.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts - Team Deakins
Great for: Anyone looking to get direct access to one of the industry’s leading cinematographers, Roger Deakins.
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify
You’re in good company as a filmmaker when you listen to this podcast with the DP for films like True Grit and Skyfall. Team Deakins features cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, his collaborator, as they discuss cinematography, the film business, and listener-submitted questions.
One of the best parts about being #TeamDeakins is being able to ask them anything. If you have follow-up questions to a recent episode, you can submit your questions on Roger’s site.
The /Filmcast - Best Filmmaking Podcasts of 2024
Great for: Anyone looking to connect with or listen to hardcore cinephiles.
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher
If you’re seeking to get a pulse on what critics think of popular releases, you’ll want to add this podcast to your rotation. Watching Coming to America sequel may have been rough to watch, but you can commiserate with The /FilmCast.
The /Filmcast (AKA The Slashfilmcast) features David Chen, Actor Jeff Cannata, and Engadget Editor Devindra Hardawar diving into and debating films with bloggers, directors, and other guests.
For bonus episodes, you can subscribe to their Patreon. Their patron exclusive episodes include extra editions of After Dark, where they cover a range of topics from non-region Blu-rays to de-aging actors.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts of 2024 - No Film School
Great for: Anyone looking to build their career in tv or film production
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher
Whether you’re starting or growing your filmmaking career, No Film School gets down to the nitty gritty with working pros. If you have a specific film you enjoyed and want to get a behind-the-scenes look at or information on filming techniques, be sure to listen in.
Cherry-pick episodes based on whatever you’re looking to learn with episodes dedicated to screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing.
No-Budget Filmmaking - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Filmmakers looking to stretch their budgets even further
Where to Listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher
No-Budget Filmmaking focuses both on entertainment and education for indie filmmakers. Hosts Alex Darke & Trevor L. Nelson chat about film trends, new gear, and filmmaking techniques so you can rest easy that you’re learning while listening.
Explore dozens of episodes tackling specific challenges like weekend film challenges. Or find out more on how augmented reality is being used in films.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts - The Writers Panel
Great for: Working and aspiring television writers
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Acast, Spotify, Google Podcasts
Host Ben Blacker is your captain for this podcast featuring interviews and panels featuring writers, producers, and show-runners for hit shows.
As you weigh balancing art and business, you can get pragmatic tips and candid conversations from past guests like:
Like most writers, you probably have a ton on your plate so if you’re looking to fine-tune specific processes, consider this podcast your huckleberry.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts - The Director's Cut is the Directors Guild of America's (DGA's) Podcast
Great for: Directors and producers.
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud
Directors Guild of America presents this podcast featuring the directors at the helm of many of the most talked-about films. Each episode includes directors interviewing their peers, providing an inside view of directing.
Episodes include the likes of Aaron Sorkin and the Russo Brothers where questions you may want to ask get answered.
Best Filmmaking Podcast of 2024 - Indie Film Academy
Great for: DIY filmmakers
Where to Listen: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Along with the Indie Film Hustle podcast, the Indie Film Host Podcast Network hosts the Indie Film Academy. This podcast features interviews with industry insiders in every aspect of the filmmaking process.
Find out funding and distribution strategies or explore episodes focused on technical details. Then sit under the learning tree and check out interviews by Mad Max Fury Road screenwriter Brendan McCartney or Birdman writer Alex Dinelaris.
Unspooled Podcast - Best Filmmaking Podcasts of 2024
Great for: Anyone who wants to dig into classic movies
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Earwolf
Actor/comedian Paul Scheer and film critic Amy Nicholson work together in this podcast to create the ultimate list of GOAT movies.
In Season 1, Paul and Amy combed through the AFI 100’s top films. Now they’re diving into different genres with input from their listeners. Listen along as they dissect key scenes and chat with the cast and crew surrounding these films.
The Wandering DP - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Working and aspiring directors of photography.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Website, YouTube, Stitcher
Wandering … er wondering what filmmaking podcasts dig into the details on specific cameras and shooting techniques? If you’re looking to become a better cinematographer, Wandering DP provides technical knowledge on lighting and composition from some of the world’s best behind the lens.
In recent episodes host and cinematographer Patrick O’Sullivan is testing different formats so you can take away more including image and lighting diagrams for a shoot he shares in an accompanying PDF with the episode.
Sign up on Patreon and watch special breakdown episodes of the coverage, lighting, and blocking for scenes in shows like Ozark and Mindhunter.
Catch a Break - Best Filmmaking Podcasts 2024
Great for: Anyone looking to fund an indie film or break into the biz.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Website, YouTube
Each season host Julie Harris Walker and a panel of other entertainment industry experts explore specific themes around navigating a career in Hollywood.
Season one revolves around networking and getting your first job in Hollywood; while season two explores developing and funding an independent film.
Best Filmmaking Podcast - The Make Your Movie Podcast w/ Dave Bullis
Great for: Screenwriters and producers
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast
Unless you’re Zach Snyder, you only film once. To get the most out of your budget or the best screenplay possible, you may find The Make Your Movie Podcast as a great resource.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by filmmaking, Make Your Movie Podcast seeks to demystify the process. Host Dave Bullis chats with filmmakers including Richard Linklater and Oliver Stone.
Blockbuster Podcast - Best Filmmaking Podcasts
Great for: Podcast series producers and anyone aspiring to build a galaxy in their films.
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anywhere
Don’t worry, AMC isn’t trying to resurrect Blockbuster chains. Blockbusters is a podcast that spotlights some of the biggest grossing movies. The narrative style format creates a rich experience where you feel by the end you know the filmmakers the podcast features.
Season 1 focuses on Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and how their personal and career struggles led to the most enduring film series: Star Wars. Season 2 centers around the man who helped Arnold and Leo reach households worldwide, James Cameron.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts - The Call Sheet
Great for: Anyone listed under crew on a call sheet.
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud
The Call Sheet is a podcast for crew by crew. Line producers Bryce Cyrier & Kiku Terasaki chat with working crew in features, TV, commercials, docs, and digital media.
Get information you can apply on your next production so you can hone your craft and maximize your value on set.
Have specific production questions or topic ideas you want to hear discussed in future episodes? Send an email to their team at callsheetpodcast@gmail.com.
How Did This Get Made Podcast - Best Filmmaking Podcasts
Great for: Fans of movies that are so bad they’re good.
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud
Here’s another podcast for Earwolf fans — and anyone who loves a good hate-watch. Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas join forces to discuss movies that swung and missed.
Catch the mini-episodes to hear advice from Paul, along with bonus episodes featuring more funny moments like a live reaction to the F9 trailer release.
Best Filmmaking Podcasts - You Must Remember This
Great for: Anyone who wants to know more Hollywood history
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher
You Must Remember This explores the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. Karina Longworth, founder of Cinematical.com, narrates each episode and tries to navigate what really went down surrounding films, stars, and scandals.
Episodes cover everything from the actress Mary Astor (star of The Maltese Falcon) to the controversial Disney film Song of the South. Catch a series of episodes covering the life of producer, screenwriter, and trailblazer Polly Platt.
The Directors Series - Best Filmmaking Podcasts
Great for: Directors and producers
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
The Directors Series deconstructs the directorial work of the most-talked about directors. Each episode focuses on particular movies with the first half dozen covering Christopher Nolan films. From there the podcast looks at the careers of David Fincher, Sofia Coppola, and more.
Arguably best of all: most episodes are 15 minutes so you can get through each on a break.
If you’re looking for something to listen to between projects that makes you feel less guilty than rewatching The Office and other background noise, the filmmaking podcasts listed here can help you advance your craft.
Follow through on the inspiration any podcast session provides and streamline specific processes by reading our article reviewing the best filmmaking software and tools.
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Phillip Paquette is an Austin, TX-based storyteller and content strategist that's worked both on behalf of agencies and directly with brands. Catch his business musings on Medium.
