Reframed The Podcast

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▶ About This Episode:Director Jesse James McAvoy joins Dylan Hahn to break down one of the wildest, most choreographed commercials of the year. From building lifelike characters to orchestrating camera moves, Jesse reveals how meticulous pre-visualization, six weeks of prep, and a dash of chaos turned a two-day shoot into a full-blown cinematic fever dream.

▶ Sources:• Watch the Picklebet Commercial• https://www.jessejamesmcelroy.com/#/picklebet-pickle/• Connect with Jesse James McElroy• https://www.jessejamesmcelroy.com/• https://www.instagram.com/jj_mcelroy/

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

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▶ About This Episode:Director Folkert Verdoorn and Dylan Hahn unpack the surreal medieval fairytale world he and co-director Simon Becks created for their recent music video for Cero Ismael. From wrangling extras to dragging a stunt performer through a cobblestone street, they break down how practical rigs, stock images, and just enough VFX made a massive world feel alive.

▶ Sources:• Watch DRIVING ROUND LOOKING FOR UNKNOWN

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWPB1QCqZXc

• Connect with Folkert Verdoorn

• https://folkertverdoorn.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/folkert.verdoorn/?hl=en

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

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▶ About This Episode:Cinematographer Dustin Lane and Dylan Hahn break down the making of Leon Vynehall's music video "Cruel Love". With just two days and a tight budget, Dustin shares how storyboards, practical rigs, and smart lighting pulled off a full-blown sci-fi world. They get into miniatures, VFX tricks, and what it’s like to balance passion projects with paying gigs—all while keeping the human side of filmmaking alive in the age of AI.

▶ Sources:

• Watch Cruel Love - Leon Vynehall

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVzq9g26RiI

• Connect with Dustin Lane:

• https://dustin-lane.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/dustinlane/

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

▶ About This Episode:What’s the secret to staying creative in a niche you’ve nearly mastered?In this episode of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with filmmaker Scott Secco to break down his latest project, Deluge, a rain-soaked, slow-motion, camera-rigging masterclass in the world of mountain biking. Scott shares how he engineered jaw-dropping shots, from custom-built vertical drops through rain to rigging cameras to bikes in almost every way possible. He opens up about balancing creative risk with client work, the art of building a career in a niche, and why pushing limits sometimes means breaking a few rigs (and maybe a lens or two).▶ Sources:• Watch Deluge•    • DELUGE: A Freeride MTB Short | Outdoor Res...  • Connect with Scott Secco:• https://vimeo.com/secco• https://www.scottsecco.com/▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.▶ Find Inspiration with Frame Set:• https://go.frameset.app/3UMIL7n

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▶ About This Episode:

In this episode of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn asks director Alexis Gomez what it’s like to direct a true icon of cinema, Adrien Brody. They talk about how tight the schedule was and how a single postcard became the emotional thread for an entire commercial. From subtle camera moves to sunlight and symbolism, Alexis breaks down how chaos, trust, and spontaneity led to something honest and cinematic.

▶ Sources:• Connect with Alexis Gomez

• https://alexisgomez.co/project/kismet/

•   / alexisgomez  

• Watch Kismet

• https://vimeo.com/1066644254

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:

“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

▶ About This Episode:

In this episode of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with director Charlie Sarsfield to unpack the wild and energetic production behind Yungblud’s music video, Love Sick. Charlie talks about working with Dominic Richard Harrison, the creative chaos of the Yungblud team, and the precise technical work behind some of the video’s most iconic scenes—including a beer sliding down a pub bar via a custom double-dolly rig. They end up diving into the often-blurred line between creative inspiration and outright imitation.

▶ Sources:

• Connect with Charlie Sarsfield

• https://www.charliesarsfield.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/charlie.sarsfield

• Watch Love Sick

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfwUrz7s_Vg&list=RDWfwUrz7s_Vg&start_radio=1

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:

“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

▶ Find Inspiration with Frame Set:

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▶ About This Episode:

In this episode of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with director Andy Woodward to discuss his commercial for Lost Surfboards, “Mayhem”. They break down how Andy captured stunning underwater shots with no monitor, crafted a bedroom scene using only thrifted materials, and managed to create a cohesive visual style despite using a wide range of tools and techniques. It’s a focused look at instinct-driven filmmaking and the creative discipline behind a highly personal spec piece.

▶ Sources:

• Connect with Andy Woodward

• https://andywoodwardphoto.com/

•   / andywoodward  

• Watch Mayhem

• https://vimeo.com/1079229723

• BTS by: Christian Habberstad

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:

“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

▶ Find Inspiration with Frame Set:

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▶ About This Episode:In this episode of the Reframed podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with director Jonathan Bregel to talk about capturing moments that stick with you—whether it’s slow-motion cinematography, shooting unscripted chaos in far-off places, or finding inspiration in the most unlikely of locations. Jonathan opens up about chasing authentic images, navigating the realities of the commercial industry, and discovering the delicate balance between passion and burnout.▶ Sources:• Connect with Jonathan Bregel• https://www.instagram.com/jbregel/• https://jonathanbregel.com/• The Nourish Community:• https://jonathanbregel.com/coaching• https://www.instagram.com/thenourish.community/▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.▶ Find Inspiration with Frame Set:• https://go.frameset.app/3HwODOm

▶ About This Episode:

In this episode of the Reframed podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with director and cinematographer Brent Christy, a filmmaker who’s made over a dozen feature films without ever calling Los Angeles home. Brent opens up about working with actors like Neil McDonough and Martin Kove, lighting big scenes on tight timelines, and falling in love with the process—chaos and all. From explosive stunts to natural window light, and from Western landscapes to quiet moments on set, this is a grounded and inspiring look at a filmmaker doing it his own way.

▶ Sources:

• Follow Brent Christy:

• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3636519/• https://www.brentchristy.tv/•   / brent.christy  

• Assistant editor: Henry Moonrod https://www.behance.net/henrycoonrod1

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

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▶ About This Episode:

In this episode of the Reframed podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with Natalie Kingston to unpack how she landed her first-ever TV series with Apple TV's "Black Bird" — and made Emmy history in the process. From lighting real prison locations to crafting subtle camera moves and stripped-down imagery, Natalie shares how she built a cohesive visual language across six episodes. She opens up about trusting her gut, finding the groove on a 93-day shoot, and how motherhood is shaping her next creative chapter.

▶ Sources:

• Connect with Natalie Kingston

• https://www.nataliekingston.com/• https://www.instagram.com/nataliekingston/

• Additional Footage by Brendan Leahy and CineStill Film

▶ About The Reframed Podcast:“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.

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