Filmmakers Drinking Bourbon

Frank and Alex go dark and chat about a killer camera, controversy on Vimeo, robots, AI, and the VR revolution.

Frank returns from France to share some Cognac with Alex as they chat about Point Blank, Obama, Gwynne Sound's remodel, Alex's name, and where FDB went.

Brandon Faris is back in the booth with Alex and Frank - covering casting and directing a John Frieda project, believing the hype, fighting the resistance to win the day, buying trophies, and why gear doesn't matter anymore. Plus, could the superhero debate be over?

Alex invites gaffer Brian Whitlock back on the show, and Frank dives deep into their gear choices and reasoning behind the lighting and shooting plan for a John Frieda project.

Frank discusses a compact, go-to kit that he uses for simpler talking head shoots, Alex goes over how he handles potential booking conflicts, and they both talk Star Wars.

1st AC and Camera Op Amy Faust joins Alex and Frank - chatting about eating your young, film school, what's expected of an AC, turning a knob for a living, and why B cam is often harder than A cam.

Alex and Frank take a break from work to reconnect over some brand new Bourbon - chatting about recent projects and shootin' the bull on Atlas Orion anamorphics, stunt robots, and new TV's - plus Alex has a cow.

Stunt performer and actor McKay Stewart talks stunts, covering what's considered stunt work, safety on set, training, delivering the best bang for their buck, coverage and editing choices for fight scenes, as well as what it means to eat s*** and sell-out.

Filmmaker and Marine Sgt. Conner Robbins joins from Afghanistan, talking to Alex and Frank about going above and beyond to take the best shot as a combat videographer, as well as the gear required.

Photo by Sgt. Conner Robbins

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Director Brad Golowin is back in the booth, but this time we're drinking Brandy while discussing music video production; from shooting on anamorphics to creating treatments, finding the perfect budget, trick shots, and re-purposing old footage.