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Have you ever wondered what it takes to work on Hollywood films?Post Production Club is a behind-the-scenes podcast about how big budget movies and TV shows are really made – told by the people doing the work.We talk candidly with editors, vfx artists, and other often unseen rockstars that make movie magic about breaking in, leveling up, and how to build a sustainable life in an industry fueled by storytelling. This show is for those in post who love filmmaking, care deeply about the work, and want to keep doing it without losing their passion for the craft. Warning: It’ll get pretty niche.Share with someone who might be interested or just add to your unplayed pile. Either way, welcome to The Club. Hosted By Gavin Buckland
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- Mar 10, 202653 min
The VFX Genius Behind Avatar Explains the Future of Filmmaking
Richie Baneham — one of the visual effects masterminds behind James Cameron’s Avatar franchise — joins the show to break down his incredible career in animation and VFX. From his early days animating on The Iron Giant to helping push the boundaries of filmmaking with 2009’s Avatar, Richie has spent decades turning impossible ideas into reality. Now, as the Executive Producer and VFX Supervisor on Avatar: Fire and Ash, Richie sits at the center of one of the most ambitious film productions ever made — translating James Cameron’s bold vision into groundbreaking visuals that redefine what’s possible on screen. With two Academy Awards already under his belt, Richie is now on the road toward what could be his third Oscar for Best Visual Effects. In this conversation, he shares stories from the front lines of blockbuster filmmaking, the evolution of performance capture, and what it really takes to bring Pandora to life.
- Feb 9, 202645 min
Editing "Sean Combs - The Reckoning" Netflix Documentary Series
In this episode, we sit down with Charles Divak, ACE, Jeremy Siefer, and Evan Wise– three of the editors behind Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a project cut in real time as the story trial were still unfolding. They break down what it’s like to edit under extreme time pressure, where facts change daily and work with massive amounts of footage. We talk their individual journeys as film editors, collaboration, and how you maintain editorial integrity when the clock is always against you. A rare, behind-the-scenes look at high-stakes documentary editing when the world is watching.The documentary series was produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandria Stapleton
- Dec 15, 202554 min
Jordan Maltby - Shadow Magic Studios
In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Maltby, founder of Shadow Magic Studios, whose specialty is building time-saving post-production solutions for editors, agencies, and producers.Jordan breaks down the tech, workflows, and automations he’s created that help teams collaborate across the globe, work faster, and save real money. We get into his background in high-end post, how Shadow Magic started, and his philosophy of designing tools that boost creativity.
- Dec 8, 202554 min
Julie Cohen - Editor - The Paper
How do you follow up an iconic show like The Office? Hear how TV editor Julie Cohen approached the new Office sequel "The Paper" in the latest episode of the Post Production Club.
- Nov 20, 202551 min
Myron Kerstein - Editor - Wicked For Good
Wicked editor, Myron Kerstein is back! He talks all things Wicked For Good–the new sequel to Wicked Part 1.
- Sep 18, 202554 min
Taylor Joy Mason - Editor - HIM
From film fests to Universal Studios, hear how Taylor Joy Mason crafted a unique vision in Justin Tipping's new thriller "HIM". She's also been on the editorial team for Blade Runner 2049 and Dune. Go behind the scenes of her journey and go see HIM in theaters now!
- Jul 8, 202536 min
James Thomas - Editor - Minecraft
Hear about James' journey to the world of Minecraft. Thomas is a London born editor who now lives and works in Los Angeles. His first feature credit was 'Borat - Cultural Learning of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan'. After the worldwide success of that movie he continued his 20 year collaboration with Sacha Baron Cohen working on the British comedians next 3 films. His passion for comedy has led to projects with James Bobin, creator of HBO's Flight of The Conchords, who later went on to direct the 2 most recent Muppet movies for The Walt Disney Company. The past few years have seen him working on projects as diverse as Pokemon Detective Pikachu, The Toxic Avenger, and The Bubble.
- Jun 10, 202544 min
Johnny Han & Erin Sullivan - VFX Supervisor & VFX Editor - HBO's The Penguin
This episode features some of the VFX team behind HBO's The Penguin starring Colin Farrell. We talk what it was like to work with Matt Reeve's on this show after his hit adaptation "The Batman", some of their favorite invisible effects they created for the show, and how to cut the time it takes to get to this point in your career in half.
About Post Production Club
Have you ever wondered what it takes to work on Hollywood films?Post Production Club is a behind-the-scenes podcast about how big budget movies and TV shows are really made – told by the people doing the work.We talk candidly with editors, vfx artists, and other often unseen rockstars that make movie magic about breaking in, leveling up, and how to build a sustainable life in an industry fueled by storytelling. This show is for those in post who love filmmaking, care deeply about the work, and want to keep doing it without losing their passion for the craft. Warning: It’ll get pretty niche.Share with someone who might be interested or just add to your unplayed pile. Either way, welcome to The Club. Hosted By Gavin Buckland
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