{"podcast":{"title":"Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby","slug":"filmmaking-conversations-podcast-with-damien-swaby-275555","podcast_index_feed_id":275555,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://open.spotify.com/episode/03YfcVcfE0ZAefu5A0Vdkm","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7a2042c454769b81f8a6b4fe9c18e864.jpg","author":"Damien Swaby","episode_count":288,"summary":"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. 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