# Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby

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Author: Damien Swaby
Episodes: 288

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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

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## Episodes
- [Ep 289: Minkie Spiro: Crafting Emotion, Suspense & Cinematic Television](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-289-minkie-spiro-crafting-emotion-suspense-cinematic-television) — 2026-05-27T06:18:48+00:00
- [Ep 288: Stuart Dryburgh, ASC-The Poetry of Cinematography](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-288-stuart-dryburgh-asc-the-poetry-of-cinematography) — 2026-05-09T15:45:22+00:00
- [Ep 287: From Snowboarding Injury to Global Brand Storytelling with Darren Rayner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-287-from-snowboarding-injury-to-global-brand-storytelling-with-darren-rayner) — 2026-04-12T22:04:55+00:00
- [Ep 286: Translating Human Performance for the Camera: Fitness and the Future of Storytelling](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-286-translating-human-performance-for-the-camera-fitness-and-the-future-of-storytelling) — 2026-04-03T18:14:03+00:00
- [285: Inside White With Fear: Emmy-Winning Producer Andrew Goldberg on Media and Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/285-inside-white-with-fear-emmy-winning-producer-andrew-goldberg-on-media-and-politics) — 2026-03-26T00:09:41+00:00
- [Ep 284: From Imagination to Screen: Michael Kellman’s Path to Say Less](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-284-from-imagination-to-screen-michael-kellman-s-path-to-say-less) — 2026-03-10T21:49:04+00:00
- [Ep 283: Shirley Billigmeier on Food, Creativity, and the Body’s Natural Signals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-283-shirley-billigmeier-on-food-creativity-and-the-body-s-natural-signals) — 2026-03-09T23:53:48+00:00
- [Ep 282: The Emotional Language of Film: Rachel Deutsch in Conversation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-282-the-emotional-language-of-film-rachel-deutsch-in-conversation) — 2026-02-24T12:21:18+00:00
- [Ep 281: Lauren Hansson of Sheppard on Navigating Entertainment Law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-281-lauren-hansson-of-sheppard-on-navigating-entertainment-law) — 2026-02-18T00:43:49+00:00
- [Ep 280: Stepping Into the Frame: Ashlie Burgun's Journey to Acting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-280-stepping-into-the-frame-ashlie-burgun-s-journey-to-acting) — 2026-02-17T16:30:12+00:00
- [Ep 279: Xan Aranda on Taste, Opinion, and Creative Decision-Making](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-279-xan-aranda-on-taste-opinion-and-creative-decision-making) — 2026-01-19T22:21:24+00:00
- [Ep 278: Inside Rebel Safety with Richard Bradshaw: Creativity Without Compromise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-278-inside-rebel-safety-with-richard-bradshaw-creativity-without-compromise) — 2026-01-03T13:44:12+00:00
- [Ep 277: Itunu Olowo: The Editor Who Rebuilt Her Creative Life from the Ground Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-277-itunu-olowo-the-editor-who-rebuilt-her-creative-life-from-the-ground-up) — 2025-12-17T12:45:54+00:00
- [Ep 276: Rob Reiner and the Lost Art of Making Films Like Sleepless in Seattle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-276-rob-reiner-and-the-lost-art-of-making-films-like-sleepless-in-seattle) — 2025-12-15T09:52:37+00:00
- [Ep 275: How One Filmmaker Made a Studio-Level Fantasy on a $100K Budget](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-275-how-one-filmmaker-made-a-studio-level-fantasy-on-a-100k-budget) — 2025-12-10T09:27:23+00:00
- [Ep 274: Caprice on Fame, Films, and Creating Feel-Good Christmas Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-274-caprice-on-fame-films-and-creating-feel-good-christmas-stories) — 2025-12-06T06:33:25+00:00
- [Ep 273: Cutting the Story: Juli Berg on Documentary Editing, TV Post, and a Life in Film](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-273-cutting-the-story-juli-berg-on-documentary-editing-tv-post-and-a-life-in-film) — 2025-11-29T10:09:45+00:00
- [Ep 272: Barbara Niven: A Masterclass in Craft, Courage & Career Longevity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-272-barbara-niven-a-masterclass-in-craft-courage-career-longevity) — 2025-11-25T12:15:02+00:00
- [Ep 271: Inside the Neighborhood: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld’s Guerrilla Filmmaking & NYC Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-271-inside-the-neighborhood-seth-zvi-rosenfeld-s-guerrilla-filmmaking-nyc-stories) — 2025-11-03T02:28:11+00:00
- [Ep 270: The Paper Bear: Arix Zalace Blends Animation and Nature for Conservation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-270-the-paper-bear-arix-zalace-blends-animation-and-nature-for-conservation) — 2025-11-02T12:19:23+00:00
- [Ep 269: Zayn Alexandre: Reclaiming the Arab Narrative — From Beirut to New York](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-269-zayn-alexandre-reclaiming-the-arab-narrative-from-beirut-to-new-york) — 2025-10-16T19:27:34+00:00
- [Ep 268: North Carolina to Bloomberg: How Victoria Duncan Balances Art and Analytics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-268-north-carolina-to-bloomberg-how-victoria-duncan-balances-art-and-analytics) — 2025-10-10T13:41:34+00:00
- [Ep 267: Between the Notes: Mark Watters & Eastman’s Soundtrax Vision](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-267-between-the-notes-mark-watters-eastman-s-soundtrax-vision) — 2025-09-28T17:22:33+00:00
- [Ep 266: The Food Matrix: Exploring Flavor, Film, and Creativity with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-266-the-food-matrix-exploring-flavor-film-and-creativity-with-dr-bryan-quoc-le) — 2025-09-26T18:19:19+00:00
- [Ep 265: Finding the Funny in Life’s Hardest Stories with Nicole Magerko](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-265-finding-the-funny-in-life-s-hardest-stories-with-nicole-magerko) — 2025-09-22T12:34:33+00:00
- [Ep 264: Filmmaking, Resilience & Ethical Storytelling with Rene Estes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555/ep-264-filmmaking-resilience-ethical-storytelling-with-rene-estes) — 2025-09-18T18:58:08+00:00

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