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Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby

by Damien Swaby

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Oct 19	#195	#195	—
Oct 18	#136	#140	#94
Oct 17	#112	#109	—
Oct 16	#72	#73	#73

Latest episodes

Ep 296: Stop Waiting, Start Filming: Mike Gallant and Seled Calderon on BACKPAY

October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Mike Gallant and Seled Calderon join Damien Swaby to discuss BACKPAY, an independent neo-noir crime thriller about financial desperation, family and the consequences of believing one bad decision can fix everything.Written, directed and…
Ep 295: Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker Luchina Fisher: The Stories We Carry

September 18, 2026 · 57 min

Documentary filmmaker Luchina Fisher joins Damien Swaby to discuss the people and experiences that shaped her work.Growing up in a military family took Luchina from Texas to Germany and North Carolina. She reflects on how moving between…
Ep 294: Katie Cokinos: From Slacker to I Dream Too Much

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Filmmaker Katie Cokinos joins Damien Swaby to reflect on a career shaped by independent cinema, personal vision and the determination required to get unconventional films made. Katie recounts beginning her career at the Southwest Alternate…
Ep 293: From Paramount to Independent Filmmaking: Rob Hollocks on Getting Films into Cinemas

September 2, 2026 · 52 min

Rob Hollocks has spent more than two decades on both sides of the film business — helping major studios sell some of the biggest films in the world, while ultimately pursuing his ambition to write, direct and produce films of his own. In…
Ep 292: Stories Unite Us: Erin Mae Miller on Producing "If I Tell You"

August 25, 2026 · 52 min

Show Notes Producer, director and Ignite Studios founder Erin Mae Miller joins Damien Swaby for a wide-ranging conversation about the realities of independent filmmaking and her new feature If I Tell You. Erin began her career in…

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Ep 291: When the Phone Stops Ringing: Chantelle Levene on Acting & Resilience

August 23, 2026 · 39 min

Episode Show Notes What happens when the dream of becoming an actor collides with the reality of earning a living? In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien Swaby sits down with actor Chantelle Levene for an open conversation…
Ep 290: Liz Moughon: Turning Type 1 Diabetes into Art

July 5, 2026 · 44 min

Show Notes What does it really mean to film something that can't be seen? In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, I sit down with award-winning documentary cinematographer Liz Moughon to explore the emotional and technical craft of…
Ep 289: Minkie Spiro: Crafting Emotion, Suspense & Cinematic Television

May 27, 2026 · 58 min

Show Notes Award-winning director Minkie Spiro joins Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby for a deeply personal and insightful conversation about creativity, storytelling, and the emotional responsibility of directing. Minkie…
Ep 288: Stuart Dryburgh, ASC-The Poetry of Cinematography

May 9, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Podcast Show Notes In this expansive and intimate conversation, Damien Swaby welcomes legendary cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh for a masterclass in visual storytelling, collaboration, and creative longevity.Born in the UK in 1952 and…
Ep 287: From Snowboarding Injury to Global Brand Storytelling with Darren Rayner

April 12, 2026 · 47 min

🧾 Episode Show Notes In this episode, Damien sits down with filmmaker and creative studio founder Darren Rayner to explore how action-sports filmmaking shaped modern social media storytelling — and how brands can scale content without…
Ep 286: Translating Human Performance for the Camera: Fitness and the Future of Storytelling

April 3, 2026 · 58 min

Episode Show Notes: In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, Damien speaks with Domenic Angelino, an exercise science specialist, public health expert, and digital fitness innovator working at the intersection of…
285: Inside White With Fear: Emmy-Winning Producer Andrew Goldberg on Media and Politics

March 26, 2026 · 58 min

What role does fear play in shaping political narratives—and who benefits from it? In this episode, Emmy Award–winning investigative producer Andrew Goldberg joins the podcast to discuss his documentary White With Fear, a powerful…

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About the show

Step into the world of independent film with Filmmaking Conversations with Damien SwabyFrom established industry voices to the filmmakers of tomorrow, Damien Swaby opens up conversations that spark ideas, share experiences, and celebrate creativity in all its forms. Each episode offers listeners both inspiration and practical takeaways, leaving them better equipped to bring their own stories to life.With a loyal and growing audience of passionate filmmakers and film lovers, Filmmaking Conversations has become a trusted space for authentic dialogue and fresh perspectives on the art of storytelling. Join us—and discover why this podcast is resonating with the community shaping the future of film. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network