I Made This For Crew

Kane Katubig
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The stories of the people who shape the film industry though invention and entrepreneurship. Listen and learn about how tools that we use on set every day, were invented. Kane Katubig, a gear inventor himself, is the host of I Made This For Crew.

Episodes

  1. INVENTOR & KEY GRIP: RICHARD MALL

    FEB 3

    INVENTOR & KEY GRIP: RICHARD MALL

    If you work in the film industry you are likely familiar with the tools that our next guest has invented, like the Max Menace arm or the Light sock. If you are anybody else you are likely familiar with the blockbuster movies that our guest has Key Gripped on . The Key Grip is the head of the grip dept, and our guest Richard Mall is the KG for movies like, Iron Man, Avatar, Drill Bit Taylor, Italian Job, and 100 other major legendary titles.

    2h 5m

  2. 06/16/2025

    SmallHD & OhSnap!: Dale Backus

    Dale Backus shares his entrepreneurial journey co-founding Smallhd, a brand that revolutionized the film industry with advanced on-set monitors. Funded partly by winnings from the Doritos Super Bowl ad challenge, Backus discusses the challenges of scaling Smallhd and the pivotal moment of selling it. He then delves into starting OhSnap! , a company known for innovative magnetic phone grips, achieving virality through engaging ads and smart product design. The podcast explores his approach to assembling a talented team, navigating industry disruptions, and blending luck with relentless innovation.

    1h 54m

  3. 05/05/2025

    Wooden Camera & Mid49: Elizabeth & Ryan Schorman

    In the premiere episode of 'I Made This for Crew,' podcast host Kane Katubig introduces entrepreneurs Elizabeth and Ryan Schorman, the founders of Wooden Camera and Mid 49. From their humble beginnings crafting custom camera accessories inspired by skate videos, the couple navigates through early successes, unexpected lawsuits with industry giant Red, and eventual acquisition by Vitec. They divulge the roller-coaster journey of combining their talents in business and design, working through the mortgage crisis, growing their company in Dallas, and maintaining a work-life balance. Their story emphasizes resilience, community support, and how passion turned into a prominent role in the film industry. A poignant mix of hard work, luck, and mutual respect punctuates their entrepreneurial adventure. This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Kane Katubig. The theme song is by Dean McDonnell of LuSiD. I Made This For Crew is a product of KOMFORT ON SET. If you work on set try out our app it's called Calltime®. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calltime-app/id6737626890 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calltimeapp&pcampaignid=web_share Calltime® is a registered trademark of KOMFORT ON SET

    1h 11m
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About

The stories of the people who shape the film industry though invention and entrepreneurship. Listen and learn about how tools that we use on set every day, were invented. Kane Katubig, a gear inventor himself, is the host of I Made This For Crew.

Information

  • Creator
    Kane Katubig
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kane Katubig
  • Show Website
    I Made This For Crew