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Film Ladder

by Lexi Wisniewski

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Latest episodes

#19 - How to be A BTS Producer & Cam Operator

September 25, 2026 · 55 min

Send us Fan Mail What really happens behind the scenes of a major Hollywood movie? In this episode of Film Ladder, Lexi sits down with behind-the-scenes producer and camera operator Jason Cox, whose credits include Click, This Is the End…
#18 - How To Be A First Team PA

August 21, 2026 · 51 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FilmLadder, host Lexi sits down with Kyla Dill to break down the demanding role of a first team production assistant and what it really takes to keep a set running smoothly. Kyla shares what the job…
#17 - How To Be An On Set Costumer

August 13, 2026 · 42 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Film Ladder, Lexi sits down with on-set and key costumer Emmie Phelps Thompson, whose credits include Saturday Night, His & Hers, and the upcoming Comeback King, to pull back the curtain on the Costume…
#16 - How To Navigate Your Film Ladder & Advice On Climbing Up

July 30, 2026 · 57 min

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a lasting career in the film industry? In this episode of Film Ladder, production supervisor and UPM Rose Houdek shares the honest realities of climbing the film ladder—from starting as an…
#15 - How To Be A 1st Assistant Director

January 26, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Film Ladder, Lexi sits with 1st AD Matthew Goodwin, With insights from his extensive career, Matthew shares the responsibilities and challenges faced by a 1st AD, including coordinating schedules…

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#14 - How To Be A Hollywood Stand-In

December 12, 2025 · 55 min

Send us Fan Mail Join Lexi as she dives into the fascinating world of film stand-ins with Kirsten Lee Anderson, whose credits include Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Pain Hustlers. Discover the intricacies of this unique…
#13 - How to be a Film Editor (Scripted Television)

December 5, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

Send us Fan Mail Join Lexi in this insightful episode as we she sits down with Joaquin Elizondo, a seasoned editor whose credits include "Griselda," "Narcos Mexico," and "The Abandons." Joaquin shares his journey from aspiring…
#12 - How to be a Camera Loader

October 10, 2025 · 33 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Najee Rawlings, a camera loader, shares insights into his role in the film industry, detailing the responsibilities, challenges, and experiences that come with the job. He discusses the importance of…
#11 - How to be a Set Lighting Technician

October 3, 2025 · 37 min

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Froy Madrigal, a set lighting technician, shares insights into his role in the film industry, discussing the responsibilities, challenges, and daily operations of lighting on set. He emphasizes the…
#10 - How to be an Assistant Production Coordinator

September 26, 2025 · 45 min

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Sarah Himes, an Assistant Production Coordinator, shares her journey in the film industry, detailing the multifaceted role of an APC, the challenges of production, and the importance of mentorship…
#9 - How to be a Set Dec Coordinator

August 22, 2025 · 45 min

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Film Ladder, I sit down with Darby Abraham, an accomplished Set Dec Coordinator whose credits include The Outsider, The Walking Dead, and Civil War. Darby shares her journey from a props PA to…
#8 - How To Be A Line Producer Assistant

August 15, 2025 · 39 min

Send us Fan Mail In this special solo episode, join me as I take the mic alone to share my journey from film school in Chicago to becoming a line producer's assistant in Atlanta. Discover the ins and outs of my role, the challenges and…

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About the show

Welcome to Film Ladder—the podcast that breaks down careers in the film industry, one conversation at a time. If you're trying to figure out how people actually get into the business, what different jobs look like behind the scenes, or how to build a creative career without a map — you’re in the right place! Tune in as industry professionals share career tips and the lessons they've learned along the way—helping you navigate your own ascent on the film ladder.