15 Best California Filmmaking Podcasts

1. Scriptnotes Podcast

Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
Podcast johnaugust.com
Hosts John August, Craig Mazin
Email ****@johnaugust.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 85.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 62 min Since Aug 2011 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. In Love with the Process Podcast

Join the thrilling journey of film director Mike Pecci as he fearlessly dives into the realm of chasing his dreams. Buckle up and get ready for the exhilarating ride as he embarks on the adventure of preparing for his very first Hollywood feature film! Grab those noise-cancelling headphones and immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of the hottest new synth-wave music.
Podcast inlovewiththeprocess.com
Host Mike Pecci
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 2.6KInstagram Followers 141.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 98 min Since Mar 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Making Movies is HARD

Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about 'making it,' it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen.
Podcast makingmoviesishard.com
Hosts Alrik Bursell, Liz Womanashil
Email ****@makingmoviesishard.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.7KTwitter Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 5.3K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 68 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Indie Film Hustle Podcast

The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V.
Podcast indiefilmhustle.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 2.7KInstagram Followers 22.2K Frequency 5 episodes / month Avg Length 75 min Since Jul 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. How Did This Get Made?

Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it's amazing? Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas want to hear about it! We'll watch it with our funniest friends, and report back to you with the results.
Podcast earwolf.com
Hosts June Diane Raphael, Paul Scheer
Email ****@earwolf.com
Facebook Followers 83.4KTwitter Followers 78.2KInstagram Followers 64.2K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 73 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. The Cinematography Podcast

Art, Business, Craft and Philosophy of the Moving Image
Podcast camnoir.com
Hosts Ben Rock, Illya Friedman
Email ****@mac.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 11.9KInstagram Followers 6.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Since Feb 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Show Don't Tell

Every Thursday, Noam shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.
Podcast spreaker.com
Host Noam Kroll
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. The Business

Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
Podcast kcrw.com
Host Kim Masters
Email ****@kcrw.org
Facebook Followers 2.6KTwitter Followers 477.8KInstagram Followers 170.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 33 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. The Filmmaking Stuff Podcast

Filmmaking Stuff provides tactics for film producing, film funding, and film distribution.
Podcast filmmakingstuff.podbean.com
Email ****@filmmakingstuff.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 8.6KInstagram Followers 935 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 6 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little

Film Director Ryan Little discusses the business of moviemaking with his fellow Filmmakers. Each episode new guests share stories and insights about surviving in this crazy industry.
Podcast filmmakingfriends.libsyn.com
Host Ryan Little
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

In this podcast, Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process.
Podcast theqandapodcast.com
Host Jeff Goldsmith
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 13K Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Since Mar 2011 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Indie Film Academy

The Indie Film Academy® Podcast features interviews with industry insiders in every aspect of the filmmaking process. Our goal is to give filmmakers as much information as possible about the entire filmmaking process so that they don't make the mistakes that many filmmakers have made in the past. Our focus is not simply on one way to make a film, but of the many different ways that filmmakers have found success with a variety of funding and distribution strategies. We also discuss technical details like ways to attract investors and build an audience.
Podcast spreaker.com
Email ****@indiefilmhustle.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 26.7KInstagram Followers 22.2K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. Fun City Cinema

'As you see, we're flying over an island. A city. A particular city. And this is a story of a number of people, and a story also of the city itself.'That's from the opening voice-over of the 1948 movie The Naked City, which was a very big deal when it was made, because it was a rare studio film that was shot entirely, lock stock and barrel, on the streets of New York City. You see, the American motion picture industry began in New York, at the end of the 19th century Thomas Edison and other early innovators had their laboratories here, and shot their early films in and around Manhattan.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@fifthcolumnfilms.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 224 Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

14. Filmmaking Without Fear

Take a journey with award-winning filmmaker Elizabeth Blake-Thomas and Director of Photography Duncan Johnson as they share their filmmaking knowledge and break down their past films. Learn how to be a true 'filmmaker without fear' and create magic from script to screen.In season 2, join Elizabeth and her daughter Isabella, an accomplished actress, as they explore the creative process and ultimate purpose behind their latest projects. This season, focused on the art of storytelling, will help you breathe life into your ideas and fully realize how to tell the stories in your head and heart.
Podcast motheranddaughterent.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 434Twitter Followers 86Instagram Followers 705 Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. The Call Sheet with Kris Tapley

THE CALL SHEET with Kris Tapley is a weekly show that dives deep into the craft of your favorite Netflix films and series with some of the most talented artists and artisans in the game.
Podcast the-call-sheet.simplecast.com
Email ****@netflix.com
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