The Lowdown

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A podcast on the film industry, from the underbelly of LA, animal style, with a strawberry milkshake.

  1. 02/03/2022

    The Lowdown - Episode 19 - Film Reporter Jeff Sneider

    After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Sneider moved to LA and began writing for Variety. Currently a film reporter at TheWrap, he has also written for MTV Movies Blog, Hollywood Life, Washington Square News and the Colorado Springs Independent.    On this episode, Sneider talks about life as a beat film reporter working the grind in LA… from the perils of twitter to hunting down the latest industry buzz.   To find out more about Jeff, please visit: The Wrap Blog: http://theinsneider.blogspot.com Twitter: @TheInSneider

    36 min

  2. 09/24/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 19 - VP @ Ritchie/Wigram Prod. Jeff Ludwig

    New Jersey native Jeff Ludwig has worked in Hollywood for over seven years at companies such as The Firm, Anonymous Content, and Lionsgate. Ludwig currently presides as Vice President over at Guy Ritchie's production company, Ritchie/Wigram Productions.   On this episode of The Lowdown, Ludwig discusses what it's like working in development at a company whose bottom line is developing 100 million dollar franchises.

    22 min

  3. 07/09/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 18 - Writer/Director Ryan Landels

    Writer/Director Ryan Landels has traversed the land of short films, commercials, and features garnering attention throughout them all. He’s staked a place in the online arena, working on The LXD – The Legion Of Extraordinary Dancers, the Streamy-winning show Masterclass, as well as producing and developing an entire slate of shows for the Webby-honored DS2DIO.   Most recently, Ryan was hired to write the live-action feature adaptation of Hasbro’s classic animated series and toy line, Jem and the Holograms.   On this episode, Ryan talks about his motivation for directing spec commercials, where that led him in his career, and the tools he feels are valuable to make it in the industry.   Check out more info on Ryan at: www.RyanLandels.com

    39 min

  4. 06/19/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 17 - Architectural Designer Nick Kinney

    Nick Kinney is an architectural designer based in Los Angeles. From 3D animation on projects like the Jurassic Park 3D logo, to designing the giant astronaut at Coachella 2014, Nick and his company NKdsgn provide a bountiful of design expertise.   On this episode, Nick talks about his background as a designer, and what it takes to build a sixty foot moving astronaut.   To find out more about Nick, please visit: http://www.nkdsgn.com

    25 min

  5. 06/04/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 16 - Producer/Director Jason Baum

    Jason Baum is an LA based Director/Producer who has produced music videos for Arcade Fire, Childish Gambino, Ellie Goulding, Cut Copy and more.   On this episode of The Lowdown, Jason talks about being both a director and producer, how he got into producing and sheds some light on his latest video for Arcade Fire.   For more info on Jason please visit: http://www.jasonbaum.com

    11 min

  6. 05/22/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 15 - Writer Jake Emanuel

    Jake Emanuel, along with writing partner WIllie Block, are LA-based writers who most recently were apart of the writing room for the FX show Chozen.   On this episode of The Lowdown, Jake discusses how he landed Chozen, his first day in the writer's room, and what it's like working with a co-writer.   For more information on Chozen, please visit: http://www.fxnetworks.com/chozen

    26 min

  7. 05/07/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 14 - Writer Willie Block

    Willie Block, along with writing partner ‎Jake Emanuel, are LA-based writers who most recently wrapped on Season 1 of the FX animated series Chozen.   On this episode of The Lowdown, Willie discusses his journey into television, from writing on spec, to attaining representation, through booking work, and how time is best used in between.   For more information on Chozen, please visit: http://www.fxnetworks.com/chozen

    38 min

  8. 04/30/2014

    The Lowdown - Episode 13 - Steadicam Op/DP David Shawl

    David Shawl is an an award winning Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator in Los Angeles. He is a  member of the International Cinematographers Guild - IATSE Local 600, the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), the Steadicam Operators Association, the Steadicam Guild, and is SCUBA Certified.   His clients include NBC Universal, ABC, CBS, Bravo, SyFy Channel, Discovery Channel, PEPSI, Nike, Activision, Ubisoft, Lifetime TV, Adidas, 7-Eleven, The CW, Dow Chemical, CitiBank, Weiden+Kennedy, Partizan, KTLA, Endemol and Major League Soccer,   On this episode of The Lowdown, Dave talks about working on various sets, the latest in cameras and steadicam tools, and how to construct a great shot.   For more information on Dave please visit: http://www.davidshawl.com

    25 min
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A podcast on the film industry, from the underbelly of LA, animal style, with a strawberry milkshake.

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  • Creator
    Unknown
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matt Silverman
  • Show Website
    The Lowdown