12 episodes

Award winning Gaffer/Lighting Director Jeffrey M. Hamel is joined by nephew and industry newbie Brandon Hamel to discuss the film and television industry. Every week Reel Insider News will bring you bold insights from the people behind the media we watch everyday.

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Award winning Gaffer/Lighting Director Jeffrey M. Hamel is joined by nephew and industry newbie Brandon Hamel to discuss the film and television industry. Every week Reel Insider News will bring you bold insights from the people behind the media we watch everyday.

    RIN 12: Live Events

    RIN 12: Live Events

    On this episode of Reel Insider News the boys talk about some recent losses in the industry, how Nolan feels about Tenet’s reception, what Disney and Warner Brothers are doing to stay afloat, and some insights about the industry in New England. Then they interrogate the oldie about the differences between working in TV and film and working with live events.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    RIN 11: Broadcast Engineer Ruben Garcia

    RIN 11: Broadcast Engineer Ruben Garcia

    On this episode of Reel Insider News the boys talk about Tenet’s reception at the in-person box office, a new production springing up in Mass, news about a new film chronicling the making of the Godfather, the next step for film in the 21st century, a massive deal in an adjacent industry, how Black Panther has inspired other filmmakers of color, and how Disney is teaming up with an up-and-coming Spanish production company. Then they interview broadcast engineer Ruben Garcia about keeping our tv channels afloat.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    RIN 10: Checking up on Georgia

    RIN 10: Checking up on Georgia

    We’re back! On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys talk over the heart-breaking death of Chadwick Boseman, the release of the live-action Mulan remake, and the impact of film production waste. Then we touch base with Geoff Dann about how things have been going down in Georgia.

    • 1 hr 21 min
    RIN 9: Central Booking Manager Tim Van Patten

    RIN 9: Central Booking Manager Tim Van Patten

    On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys discuss some news straight from the Department of Justice, how Apple is planning on competing with other streaming services, a new A24 animated show, and an update on Mulan. Then we’ll talk to Tim Van Patten who has managed a Boston based film and television production scheduling service for the past 27 years.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    RIN 8: Scott Gregory

    RIN 8: Scott Gregory

    On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys report on some industry professionals who have passed recently, the state of Tenet’s release, some drama with Ellen, how NBCUniversal and AMC are planning to stay afloat, and a new drama coming to HBO. Then they interview the show’s first producer, Scott Gregory, about working on the first union gig in Massachusetts since the shutdown.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    RIN 7: The New Normal

    RIN 7: The New Normal

    On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys talk about a recent announcement from Warner Brothers, how Beijing theaters are planning to reopen, the Russo Brother’s new project, a massive documentary project being produced by Ridley Scott, and an update from Geoff Dann. Then Brandon interviews Jeff about the experience of working on a set with the COVID guidelines in effect.

    • 1 hr 15 min

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