15 Best California Filmmaking Podcasts

1. How Did This Get Made?

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The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we're talkin' blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we're honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they're even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O'Brien, Amy Schumer, Nicole Byer, Nick Kroll, and Charlize Theron...MORE Hosts Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@earwolf.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27.4KFacebook 87.2KTwitter 67.3K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Dec 2010 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. In Love with the Process Podcast

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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...MORE Host Mike Pecci
Producer/Network Mike Pecci
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 418Twitter 2.5KInstagram 176.5K Avg Length 106 min Format Extended Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Scriptnotes Podcast

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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.MORE Hosts John August, Craig Mazin
Producer/Network John August and Craig Mazin
Email ****@johnaugust.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.6KTwitter 85.6K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Aug 2011 Get Email Contact

4. Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking

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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.Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcastMORE Hosts Alrik Bursell, Liz Womanashil
Producer/Network Bleav Life & Leisure
Email ****@makingmoviesishard.com
Location Oakland, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 250Facebook 2.7KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 5.5K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

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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...MORE Host Alex Ferrari
Producer/Network Indie Film Hustle
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 413Facebook 3.4KInstagram 21.7K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

6. The Filmmaking Stuff Podcast

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Filmmaking Stuff is the professional resource for entrepreneurial filmmakers, providing tactics on film producing, film funding, and film distribution.
Host Tom Malloy
Producer/Network Filmmaking Stuff
Email ****@tommalloy.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 63.6KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Video Podcast YouTube
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7. Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

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Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll 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.
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Producer/Network Noam Kroll
Email ****@noamkroll.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 211Facebook 15.8KTwitter 18.3KInstagram 60.9K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

8. The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

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Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process!
Host Jeff Goldsmith
Producer/Network Jeff Goldsmith
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 921Twitter 13K Since Mar 2011 Get Email Contact

9. The Business

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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.MORE Host Kim Masters
Producer/Network KCRW
Email ****@thr.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 798 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting Podcast

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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...MORE Producer/Network IFH Podcast Network
Email ****@indiefilmhustle.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 26.7KInstagram 21.7K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Fun City Cinema

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'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...MORE Producer/Network Jason Bailey & Michael Hull
Email ****@fifthcolumnfilms.com
Location California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 205 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little

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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.
Host Ryan Little
Producer/Network Ryan Little
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 158 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Filmmaking Without Fear

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This podcast explores Filmmaking without Fear, Storytelling without Fear, and Living with Intention.In season 3, Elizabeth and Isabella discuss tools to living a more purposeful life. Founded in the methodology of Medicine with Words, Elizabeth's book of the same name, 'Living with Intention' is a guidebook to learn how to do just that. @MedicinewithWords@Elizabeth_b_t@Isabella_b_twww.MedicinewithWords.comMORE Producer/Network Mother & Daughter Entertainment
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 483Twitter 86Instagram 844 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

14. The Call Sheet with Kris Tapley

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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.
Producer/Network Netflix
Email ****@netflix.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact