Film Photography Podcast

This episode's featured camera is the legendary Minolta XK, first unveiled at Photokina in 1972 and introduced to North America in 1974. Plus, another round of "Which Would You Choose?", listener letters, lively film photography chatter, and lots more! Tune in for another fun-filled episode of the Film Photography Podcast!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 389 - October 10, 2026

Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter - Part 2

What does it take to finish an ultra-low-budget feature film when you're doing just about everything yourself? Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter returns for Part 2 of our special MM Club interview!

Owen McCafferty leads the conversation as J.R. reveals how he composed and recorded synth music for his own Super 8 and 16mm feature films. From creating sound effects to tackling the countless behind-the-scenes jobs needed to complete a movie, J.R. shares more stories from the trenches of independent filmmaking before the digital revolution!

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 388 – Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter

Beginning with his Super 8 shorts and ambitious first Super 8 feature, The Dead Next Door through his early 16mm productions Robot Ninja and Skinned Alive, J.R. shares insights from pre-production to development and every step in between. 

Punctuated with stories from the trenches and occasional triumphs, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in the process and up to the challenge of stretching every dollar to overcoming seemingly impossible production challenges. 

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 387

Mark Dalzell puts two popular point-and-shoot cameras head-to-head in a Yashica T4 vs. Minolta Freedom Zoom showdown! Plus, the Jersey Boys chat about The Instant Film Magazine, FPP Music from the Podcast, answer your listener letters, and much more!

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 386

Summer isn't over yet! The Jersey Boys - Michael Raso, John Fedele, and Mark Dalzell - are back for a special bonus episode of the Film Photography Podcast.

The guys discuss the AstraFlex 35 camera, the arrival of new Lucky Color 200 film in 120 format, and what the end of Kodak Vision3 cinema film with Rem-Jet means for film shooters. Michael also shares the latest on FPP Music from the Podcast, featuring music and albums heard throughout the history of the show.

Plus, listener letters, film photography talk, and plenty more in this special end-of-summer edition of the FPP!

Film Photography Podcast Episode 385 – July 20, 2026 -

The Film Photography Podcast - Episode 384 - July 15, 2026 –

Join Michael Raso, Leslie Lazenby, Owen McCafferty, and Trev Lee for a Film Photography Podcast roundtable! In Episode 384, Trev takes a look at the unique Horizon Perfekt panoramic camera, Leslie’s Book of the Month, The Disappearance of Darkness by Robert Burley, and the crew returns with another entertaining round of Smash or Pass. Add in listener letters, film photography tips, and plenty of analog conversation, and you've got another action packed episode!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 383 – July 1, 2026 

Hosted by Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Mat Marrash, it's the top of the month and time for another installment of The MM Club - the Film Photography Podcast dedicated to movie film shooters!

This episode opens with Owen McCafferty's look at MySuper8.net and its beautifully produced Super 8 Magazine, highlighting a great resource for today's Super 8 filmmakers. The crew also dives into another lively round of listener letters, answering your questions and sharing stories from the FPP movie shooting community.

Making its debut is a brand-new segment, Smash or Pass, where the hosts give their quick takes on movie cameras, gear, and film-related topics. GO analog inspiration!

In this special bonus episode of the Film Photography Podcast, co-host Owen McCafferty sits down with Film Photography Project founder Michael Raso to discuss an entirely new creative journey — music composition and electronic sound design. Michael shares the story behind his debut album Synth Waves From Space, a nostalgic synth-pop and retro-electronic project inspired by the eerie atmosphere and imaginative science fiction worlds of Nigel Kneale’s classic Quatermass films and television serials.

The conversation explores how decades of filmmaking, podcasting, analog media preservation, and vintage electronics ultimately led Michael toward creating his first full-length music project. Blending pulsing synthesizers, vintage-inspired melodies, and cosmic mood pieces, Synth Waves From Space channels the spirit of 1950s sci-fi cinema through a modern DIY electronic music lens. Owen and Michael also discuss creativity when taking on a new art form, the crossover between film culture and music production, and why it’s never too late to begin creating in an entirely new medium.

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 381 – June 20, 2026 - 

Mark reviews the stylish 1950s Sabre 620 and Imperial Mark XII Flash cameras, shares his experiences shooting Harman Phoenix Azure film, and recounts recent estate-sale film discoveries.

Michael announces the launch of the new Music from the Podcast section at the FPP Store, featuring his debut synthwave album Synth Waves from Space alongside other favorite FPP music releases. John takes a look at Minolta's innovative automatic 35mm camera lineup, including the groundbreaking Minolta 7000. Plus, listener letters and much more!