Getting Made Podcast

Cinematographer Peter Simonite shares some incredible insights into his process and how DAY OF THE FIGHT was created. Through his experiences coming up in the Austin film scene, he brought a rich, poetic lensing to Jack Huston's debut feature film. So many wonderful specialists came together to make this personal film and it stands out as a very serious Oscar contender. Peter is also involved in the Austin Cinematographer's Group which cultivates a community of filmmakers in Austin, Texas.  Check out our Sponsors:  www.natureswildberry.com www.jaybirdcoffee.com  www.airwolfdrones.com Links: Peter Simonite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersimonite/ Austin Cinematographer's Group: https://www.instagram.com/austincinematographygroup/ Day of the Fight : https://www.dayofthefight.com/

Check out our Sponsors:  JAYBIRD COFFEE  https://tinyurl.com/yvb3css9  Harrison Norris is an incredible Creative who can be seen in Furiosa : a Mad Max Saga as Hazz the Valiant.  In fact, he received four on screen credits for his work on Furiosa.  His story is a fascinating one, growing up on film sets with his family and branching out in many creative fields.   He has been able to save various Studios massive amounts of money through his tech prowess.  We discuss PROXI and how the company revolutionizes the way in which a huge, action sequence can be prepared. Now, Harrison is in the process of bringing his original pieces to fruition.  His experiences with Director George Miller and his father, 2nd Unit Director Guy Norris, have proven to be invaluable in his own journey as a writer and director.

Cinematographer Brandon Cox discusses how to stay creative during the ongoing WGA (Writer's Guild of America) and SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) Strike with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) and how this strike is hardest on the hundreds of thousands of below the line crew workers. With the Strike exceeding 100 days already, how much longer will the industry be able to hold on? How can young filmmakers create an independent film revival and what can we learn from production companies like A24 who have met the SAG requests and continue to function. In this episode, Brandon discusses his film inspirations, collaborating with legends, and how to take care of your circle.  With Wall St capturing the film industry, how are filmmakers to survive?

David Baram is a graduate of Harvard Law who went on to run the premier talent management company in the film industry for nearly a decade. Then known at The Firm,  now known as LBI, the company now represents the likes of Leo Dicaprio,  Jennifer Lawrence,  and the great Martin Scorsese, just to name a few.  David has a short film up for consideration by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and that film is titled BALL AND VASE.  You can find more about this beautiful film at BallandVasemovie.com