The Directors Series Podcast

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The Directors Series Podcast dives deep into the craft and careers of influential filmmakers, while aiming to further the mission of increasing media literacy and inspiring the next generation of storytellers

  1. 10/08/2025

    Joel & Ethan Coen | The Breakout Classics

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT dives into the films of Joel and Ethan Coen, affectionately known as the Coen Brothers, covering their pair of mainstream breakthrough works in the late 90's: FARGO (1996) and THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998).   Visit our Patreon to watch the rest of our Coen Brothers series and more videos on your favorite filmmakers: www.thedirectorsseries.com    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTORS SERIES is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.     Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    19 min

  2. 09/03/2025

    Paul Thomas Anderson | Portraits of Power

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT dives back into the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his monumental pair of epic character studies, THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007) AND THE MASTER (2012).   Visit our Patreon to watch the rest of our Paul Thomas Anderson series and more videos on your favorite filmmakers: www.thedirectorsseries.com    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.     Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    24 min

  3. 08/20/2025

    Greta Gerwig Grows Up

    This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST explores Greta Gerwig's unique ability to fuse the intimately personal with the universal experience of growing up. Through an in-depth look at LADY BIRD, LITTLE WOMEN, and BARBIE, host Cameron Beyl breaks down the inspiring career trajectory of a vital new filmmaker who came from humble origins to conquer Hollywood... by simply being herself.   To watch more videos on great directors, check out patreon.com/directorsseries     Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.     Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com   Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    34 min

  4. 08/06/2025

    Paul Thomas Anderson | The California Chronicles

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines director Paul Thomas Anderson’s BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997) and MAGNOLIA (1999)- a pair of sprawling ensemble-based pictures that heralded his arrival as a major new voice in American cinema.   Visit our Patreon to watch the rest of our Paul Thomas Anderson series and more videos on your favorite filmmakers: www.thedirectorsseries.com    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.     Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    26 min

  5. 07/23/2025

    David Lynch | Double Lives

    This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST joins the late David Lynch to peer deep into the abyss of the uncanny. Host Cameron Beyl breaks down three Lynch masterworks — LOST HIGHWAY, MULHOLLAND DRIVE, and INLAND EMPIRE — to examine the delirious abundance of doubles and doppelgangers that shape Lynch's cinema... and haunt our dreams.   To access more episodes about great directors, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.   Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    30 min

  6. 07/02/2025

    David Fincher - Capturing The Zeitgeist

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines the films and career of director David Fincher, covering his streak of films that defined 90's pop culture and beyond: THE GAME (1997), FIGHT CLUB (1999), PANIC ROOM (2002). To access the rest of the David Fincher archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.   Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    29 min

  7. 06/18/2025

    Spike Lee: Media Matters

    This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Spike Lee's careerlong critique of the media in all its forms. Host Cameron Beyl breaks down three Lee films — DO THE RIGHT THING, MALCOLM X, and INSIDE MAN — in pursuit of a deeper understanding of how local radio, print & still journalism, and videotape shape our communities' perceptions and prejudices.   To access more episodes about great directors, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries     Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.     Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    28 min

  8. 06/04/2025

    Christopher Nolan - The Colossal Cornerstones

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT dives into the films and career of director Christopher Nolan, covering his zeitgeist-defining pair of complex blockbusters: THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) & INCEPTION (2010).   To access the rest of the Christopher Nolan archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries     Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.     Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    59 min
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The Directors Series Podcast dives deep into the craft and careers of influential filmmakers, while aiming to further the mission of increasing media literacy and inspiring the next generation of storytellers

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
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