The Prelim Podcast
Welcome to The Prelim – the Podcast that pulls back the curtain on the film industry, and discusses the raw, unfiltered reality of set life with the crew.
Hosts Tony Muller and Pablo Jara, (veteran AC's) sit down with the unsung heroes of your favorite blockbuster films and hit TV shows to bring you an all-access pass onto Hollywood sets.
Tune in for:
Candid crew conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
Wild, unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from the all the trenches -- movies, television, live events, music videos, and commercials.
Career-building wisdom from the legends who built Hollywood, one slate at a time.
No script. No filter. Just real life set stories.
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Episodes
15 episodes
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 15 — Matt Kenedy
You've seen his photos on billboard posters and across the internet - now hear how this Unit Stills Photographer gets the shot. 📸Behind every blockbuster poster, every teaser image splashed across the internet — someone was standing fee...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 14 — Jorge Jara
Behind every legendary movie frame lies a legacy —and sometimes, that legacy is family.🎬❤️This week on The Prelim Podcast, we proudly present a milestone moment in our show's history: our very first generational episode! Joining o...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 13 — Amanda Sasaki
History in the Making: Episode 13:For the first time ever, Panavision joins the podcast world and is our special guest this week. In this milestone episode, we are thrilled to welcome Panavision Marketing Executive Amanda Sasak...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 12 — Jamie Young
Master of the Track —The incomparable Jamie Young, Dolly Grip, joins The Prelim Podcast on Episode 12.This week, we are joined by our good friend and veteran Dolly Grip, Jamie Young, for an insider’s look into the art, grit and career m...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 11 — Lon Takiguchi
This week, on The Prelim Podcast we pivot out of the camera department straight into the AD department. We are lucky to spend time in the new studio with our very good friend and colleague — the illustrious Lon Takiguchi, Assistant Direct...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 10 — Danny Park
In Episode 4 of The Prelim Podcast, we sit down with Camera Assistant Danny Park, a man whose professional journey is an absolute masterclass in hustle and determination. Danny shares the jaw-dropping story of how he broke into H...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 9 — Danny Brown
From Panavision Shipping Room to Hollywood Steadicam Operator and Gear Inventor - this week we bring you the incomperable Danny Brown! In this episode, Danny joins us in studio and shares his relentless journey climbing up the camera depa...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 8— Art Martin
This week, The Prelim Podcast proudly welcomes seasoned industry veteran, friend, and colleague Art (Arthur) Martin! Art stops by to take us inside his distinguished Hollywood career in the camera department and share the scoop on a some ...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 7 — Derek Edwards
The Prelim Podcast is super excited to welcome legendary AC Derek Edwards to the studio for Episode 7! This week, we dive deep into the unbelievable stories that shape Derek’s massive career in the camera department. Talk about a Renaissa...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 6 — Joey Cicio
If you've watched a massive blockbuster over the last two decades, odds are Joey Cicio was the one framing the shot. From breaking into the industry and learning the craft under his mentor, the iconic master cinematographer Alan Daviau...
The Prelim Podcast | Episode 5 — Andy Macat
This week on The Prelim Podcast, we bring the laughs with our good friend, 1st AC Andy Macat, who quite literally grew up inside a Hollywood camera department dynasty! With legendary Director of Photography Julio Macat, ASC as a...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 4 — Paul Hughen, ASC
Ever wonder how the massive action pieces in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the high-stakes battles of Star Wars come together? It all hinges on the 2nd Unit—and we are sitting down with one of the absolute best in the business. In E...
The Prelim Podcast I Episode 3 — Lisa Guerriero
Fight Club. Mad Men. The world of David Lynch. Lisa Guerriero has seen it all and she's dropping some gems in Episode 3!This week, Pablo and Tony talk with Lisa Guerriero, who as a female AC, is part of the first generation of w...
The Prelim Podcast | Episode 2 — Conrad Castor
What happens when old friends reminisce about working on some of the biggest productions in entertainment history? Things get incredibly animated! Hosts Tony and Pablo catch up with fellow AC Conrad Castor. From t...
The Prelim Podcast | Episode 1 — Who We Are
Welcome to The Prelim — Coming to you each week from Los Angeles, California.In this premiere episode, it’s just the hosts— no guests, no filters. Just raw, honest conversations about what it takes to survive and thrive behin...
