Filmmakers Drinking Bourbon

Jay Hall from Kentucky's Film Office and Kyle Ebersole from Leap Frame join Brandon for a special 2 year podiversary celebration - recorded at Buffalo Trace Distillery in a bourbon-barrel house. We chat about the wonders of filming in Kentucky, how rising tides lift all boats (or ships), the root of Brandon's hate of superhero movies, and a wild bourbon conspiracy.

Adam and Frank talk sound...squeaky clean sound. Adam discusses his post production workflow, building atmosphere, distribution deliverables, gear used, and how to not sound local.

MAC Group's Jeff Lazell chats with us about highly-portable single point LED lighting gear from Light & Motion. Then Alex and Brandon break down an elaborate, non-portable lighting set up used in their recent personal care product shoot. http://www.macgroupus.com/LeftMenu/AboutUs/OurBrands.aspx

Wes Langdon connects with Alex to talk gear; including lenses, stabilization, shooting RAW vs. ProRes, and the corporate secrets of most working filmmakers. Find Wes at http://wearethefirehouse.com/

Katie Dwertman joins Brandon and Alex to talk about growing up in a film family, separation of art and self, swingers, local stigma, and achieving a work-life harmony.

Brandon and Frank chat with #Slack member John Paul Summers from Infinite Focus out of Lafayette, LA about the importance of establishing strong roots in your career and community.

Brandon and Alex sip some bourbon and tackle listener-submitted topics from the FDB #Slack group. Topics include hard drive crashes, breaking out of a rut, dealing with client feedback, what 'cinematic' means, and more.

Brandon and Alex talk with Dean Peterson about how to overcome Creative Depression, saving to shoot a feature, a typical day on The Public, and staying on task when playing video games.

Brandon and Alex discuss shooting a feature with big names, time management, awards, new camera announcements, James Bond, and dogs.

Brandon plays 'Natalie or Knightley' with Dayton film commissioner, Lisa Grigsby as they chat about the Oscars, comedy clubs, and what it takes to be successful in this industry.

Brandon chats with Bart van der Zee from Sound Images about going out and just starting your career, the pimping of social causes, new gear, and why he's not drinking bourbon.

Alex sits down with Brad Golowin, back from a 40 day European shoot. Brad talks about rebranding yourself, a sobering alternative to visiting Russia, and an exclusive release of his short film, 'Eddie'.

Our producer Frank Steele steps out of the shadows to introduce himself and to talk with Brandon and Alex about starting new projects, working with constraints, and laying out a road-map for the show in 2017.

Brandon and Alex reunite to catch up on everything from show and project partnerships to joining the union.

Contributor episode: Austin Newman brings Tampa Film Commissioner Dale Gordon on to talk incentive programs, weird requests, and losing Ybor City.

In our first contributor episode, Wes Langdon brings David Dietrich on to talk prepping for a feature, the 'state' of L.A., and being a one man band. http://www.fdbpodcast.com/

Brandon invites Leap Frame designer Kyle on the show to talk production value, Gilmore Girls, and the importance of checking in on your projects. http://www.fdbpodcast.com/

Brandon welcomes agency veteran Jeff Chambers to the show. He shares what creative agencies are really looking for in filmmakers.

Alex chats with gaffer Brian Whitlock about the what goes into lighting different types of projects. Last chance to enter the October FDB Giveaway!

Brandon is back! Well at least for this week. The guys catch up before Brandon leaves for a Mexican adventure.