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Film Folk Lore

Jed, Zoe, Justin, Chris, and Heather Rae

Every week, Jed Props, Justin Sound, Heather Rae Costumes, Zoe Props, and Chris AD talk with other industry professionals on a variety of topics. We focus on specific job positions: what do they do, how did they get there, what advice can they share? Round tables: topical discussions like the recent strikes, the movie Rust, navigating the production assistant world, and much more! And who knows? Maybe we spill a little tea, as we explore the real world behind the camera that is often overlooked by

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62:18

Struck Pt. 3: Adam, Actor

Film Folk Lore ·

2024/02/02

And now back to our regularly scheduled programming... Welcome back Adam! He's wearing his actor hat today to talk to us about the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Adam's got some great insight so we had to hold onto him for the double whammy this week. What brought the actor's union to strike last year? What happened during the strikes? And where does the actor's union stand now? We talk residuals in the streaming age, background actors, AI, and much more. Enjoy the

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92:09

Adam, Casting

Film Folk Lore ·

2024/01/31

We're back early for a double dip this week! Introducing Adam, here to share his wealth of knowledge on the casting department. We talk reading the room, casting during covid, background actor breakdown, and a special surprise return guest. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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72:45

Collier, Production Office

Film Folk Lore ·

2024/01/26

Today we're excited to welcome Collier from the Production Office! Collier brilliantly breaks down the inner workings of the office. We talk underpaid internships, some things not to do as a background actor, and psychoanalyzing lunch orders. What are sides, exhibit g's, and the football? All this and more in this weeks episode. Enjoy the show, and wride it ow!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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57:06

Donovan, Sound

Film Folk Lore ·

2024/01/19

This week we’re joined by Donovan as our first guest from the Sound Department! Donovan helps us understand what it takes to be a boom operator. We talk “doing the dance” with camera, set diplomacy, oh and jamming! (But not with Bob Marley, Joe and Jed). Bonus points if you send us a song with the word “boom” in it. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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56:14

Jonathan, Set Decoration

Film Folk Lore ·

2024/01/12

Today we're joined by Jonathan from Set Decoration! From furniture to fixtures, and sconces to toilets, Jonathan brilliantly breaks down the department for us. Chris and Jonathan bond over trash can hovering meals, and we even touch on the Game of Thrones Starbucks cup debate. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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52:20

Legendary Lore: The Conquerer, Cancer Controversy &...

Film Folk Lore ·

2024/01/08

Happy New Year film folks! We're back with a new segment we're calling Legendary Lore, where we honor our namesake and break down some famous film lore from a crew-centric perspective. This week we're breaking down the 1956 disaster-of-a-production that is the film The Conquerer, in which John Wayne stars as Genghis Khan. Need we say more? Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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50:24

Merry Crewmas!

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/12/22

Happy Holidays from the FFL crew! This week Chris, Jed, and Justin take a break from the normal format to play some holiday games. Gather 'round the fireplace for some warm memories of Chuck E' Cheese, fat suits but not for Santa, and making Christmas movies in the summertime. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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60:25

Jimi, Locations

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/12/15

This week, Zoe, Justin, and Jed get the pleasure of chatting with Jimi Locations, whogives us a fantastic window into the world that is the Locations Department! We talk about "intros & exits," filming in the French Quarter, and we get good lessons in how to old-school "face time". Lots of great nuggets of advice in here for everyone. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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74:24

Peter, Camera

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/12/08

Hello all! This week we welcome Peter Camera and we ask him the very tall order of breaking down the whole Camera Department for us. We finally show some respect to our Camera siblings. It's tech nerd week at FFL. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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67:43

Rachel, Art Department

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/12/02

This week we are happy to have Rachel Art stop by to give us our first window into the art department. We also get into the noble professions of restaurant work, handy tools of the trade to know, and why you can't trust irradiated manatees. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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65:25

Struck Pt. 2: Todd, Writer

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/11/24

Writer Todd joins us today for our 2nd installment of strike talks. Todd gives us some insight on getting his start in the industry, why film and TV writers are striking, AI, and how residuals have changed over the years. From trickier times, to living in a castle in Portugal, Todd had some great stories and we can't wait to have him back to hear more. Enjoy!Note: This episode was recorded before the end of the WGA strike. As of today, the WGA and AMPTP have ratified a 2023 tentative

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48:40

Nick, Grip

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/11/17

Hooray! Today we're graced with the presence of Nick in the Grip department. He's here to tell us about how he got started, pneumonia in Miami, the origin of the Best Boy, big rigs, and more. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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62:22

Rusted Pt. 1

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/11/10

This week we tackle the 2021 senseless tragedy that occurred on the set of the upcoming film "Rust" that ended in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. As industry professionals in relevant crafts, we discuss the safety protocols for weapons, and what went wrong according to public knowledge.Disclaimer: We do not intend to make light of the the tragic events surrounding the making of the film. Our discussions our intended purely for entertainment purposes and are not intended to minimize the

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Heather Rae, Costumes

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/11/03

Holy Schmoly we have our first interview! Today we have Heather Rae in Costumes to give us some insight into the world of the Costume department. We also rib Camera department because we can't help ourselves. We do hope you enjoy!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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41:10

Struck

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/10/27

Roundtable: The crew talks about the Hollywood strikes! Part One. Income disparity, Iger vs. Everyone, The Man, stats about billionaires, and more in this first installment of strike chats.https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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59:11

Introductions!

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/10/20

This is the official launch of the Film Folk Lore Podcast! Thank you for listening. We do hope you enjoy. In this episode, we learn about walkie talkie channels, who we are, what we do, where we came from.... oh yeah, and the (maybe) history of capes in film!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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Coming Soon! The Film Folk Lore Podcast

Film Folk Lore ·

2023/10/14

Introducing a brand new, one of its kind podcast - The Film Folk Lore Podcast. Every week, Jed Props, Justin Sound, Joe AD, Zoe Props, and Chris AD talk with other industry professionals on a variety of topics. We focus on specific job positions: what do they do, how did they get there, what advice can they share? Round tables: topical discussions like the recent strikes, the movie Rust, navigating the production assistant world, and much more! And who knows? Maybe we spill a little tea, as we

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