The FilmUp Podcast

Our next guest is such a fan of cinema that he uses his skills to re-creating it. Please welcome William Baker to The FilmUp Podcast. Based in West Michigan, William, a self-proclaimed Indie Filmmaker and (Pro-IMproviser) is an influencer on TikTok and Instagram with over 600K followers and millions of views., His work focuses on showcasing lighting breakdowns and recreating shots from movies and TV shows. William is also a big supporter of CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD). They work to help those with ADHD get education and support for it. So he is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to chadd.org.

Stop motion is oftentimes an overlooked art form. It is something that takes considerable time, patience, and perseverance. Our next guest exudes all of those qualities and more! Please welcome Ben Treat to The FilmUp Podcast!  Ben is the visual artist behind the TikTok channel Franticframes with over 1.6M and 47M likes. Beyond that, he is a stop motion animator, working on projects for brands such as Toyota, Irish Spring, Adobe, Netflix and Samsung. While stop-motion has existed on the internet since its inception, Treat creates animations that are purposefully intricate, involving things like fluid and complicated movement. Almost all animations are followed by a behind-the-scenes TikTok and since each project takes so long to produce, his behind-the-scenes looks are shared as time-lapses. Ben is also a big supporter of Doctors Without Borders, So he is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to doctorswithoutborders.org.

We have a special episode for you today, folks. Please welcome Jeremy Garelick & Will Phelps to The FilmUp Podcast. Jeremy and Will are the co-founders of American High, an innovative production company specializing in provocative teen comedies. Jeremy is a director, writer, and producer. He made his feature screenplay debut with the Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston vehicle The Break-Up and quickly followed its success by teaming up with Todd Phillips to pen the production draft of The Hangover. He also recently directed Murder Mystery II starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston which quickly claimed the top spot in Netflix's movie chart with 64.42 million hours viewed in its first three days. And then Will is a writer and producer who gained experience at MJZ, working on music video and commercial sets. He later worked for Paradigm Talent Agency, writing scripts before transitioning to become an assistant to Jeremy. Will also produced the first five films for American High allowing them to secure a deal with HULU to produce an additional eight. Jeremy and Will are also supporters of the Academy at American High, a nonprofit that is dedicated to helped develop a local crew here in Liverpool, NY and has evolved into a community home for film education experiences. So they are dedicating this episode to that organization. You can learn more by going to syracusestudios.com/academy/

Get ready for an exciting episode, featuring a self-made creator on his way to towering heights. Please welcome Brandon Baum aka BrandonB to The FilmUp Podcast.  BrandonB is one of the most creative and popular content creators in the business. He’s currently the largest VFX video creator in the UK, thanks to a mix of mind-blowing special effects, light-hearted comedy, and how-to videos which expose the method behind his madness.  He has grown a cross-platform audience of over 13 million followers and reached over 7.5 billion views. His VFX-driven content draws in high-end branded pieces and collaborations with stars such as Tom Holland, Tyson Fury, Jake Gyllenhall, among many others.  Brandon is also the CEO of StudioB, a digital-first production company creating social content for some of the biggest brands in the world, like Disney, Netflix, Meta and many more.  Obsessed with the ‘Science of Social’, Brandon and his team of social-first creatives at StudioB live and breathe the world of social media and understand exactly how to create those magical viral moments that propel brands and faces to the masses.  Brandon is also a big supporter of Children In Need, So he is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

Today we have a special episode for you, with a long time friend and incredible filmmaker. Today we are thrilled to be joined by Canon Brownell Canon is a Director and Editor living in Los Angeles, CA and the co-founder of RadFox films, a production company specializing in music videos, commercials, and other branded content.  Past work includes ad spots with major brands like Armani Beauty and Tidal to behind-the-scenes content with the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. More recently, Canon also has been directing and editing video game ads for Scout House, a production company specializing in VR-related content.  Canon is dedicating this episode to the Los Angeles Education Partnership. You can learn more by going to https://www.la

Please welcome our next guest, the founder of Hound Content and an absolute legend in the music video world, Missy Galanida. To date, Missy has served as an executive producer on some of the most notable projects in music video history, such as Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever" (2009), Britney Spears's "Slave 4 U" (2009), Rihanna's "Work" (2016), Fifth Harmony's "Work From Home" (2016) and so many more. She has played an essential role in the highly prosperous careers of directors like Director X, Marc Webb, Frances Lawrence, Liz Friedlander and Rich Lee. Missy is also a big supporter of the Julie Shulman Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to helping Breast Cancer survivors have an easier experience on their journey. So she is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to js-bcf.org/

Straight from the VMA's, our next guest joined us on The FilmUp Podcast! We are thrilled to share our interview with the one and only Christian Breslauer. Christian is an award winning Director. He cuts his teeth on telling authentic and compelling stories and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including The Weeknd, Marshmello, Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, Jonas Brothers, John Legend and so many more. His insane visual for Roddy Ricch – “The Box” earned him a MTV VMA nomination for Best Hip-Hop video and two BET Award nominations. And the internet smashing “Industry Baby” visual earned him a CANNES LIONS Silver Award for excellence in music, 3 MTV VMA Awards including “Best Collaboration” Christian is also a big supporter of the Make a Wish Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to helping fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness . So he is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to wish.org.

Learn about the remarkable journey of a professional rollerblader's transition from acting to achieving recognition as an award-nominated camera operator! We are excited to welcome John Lyke to The FilmUp Podcast. John is an American actor and filmmaker from Cheshire, Connecticut. At the age of thirteen, his life took an exciting turn when his neighbor, Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer Bruce Taylor, became his mentor. Fast forward two decades, and John found himself as part of Todd Banhazl's Emmy-nominated cinematography team, earning him a SOC Camera Operator of the Year nomination. His versatile talents have taken him from stunt doubling for actors like Ben Stiller to editing for major networks like NBC, Hulu, and Netflix. John is also a big supporter of Foster Love, a non-profit that is dedicated to making the foster care experience better for the 430,000 children going through it. So he is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to fosterlove.com

You may have seen our next guest in quite a few films without even realizing it. Her work has been prominently showcased in major feature films you're familiar with, and countless more! Please welcome Aurélia Agel, an incredibly talented stunt performer lending her talents to blockbuster hits like Fast and Furious X, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, John Wick 4, Halo, Black Widow, and many more. Aurélia is also a supporter of Fit Kids, a non-profit that is dedicated to providing structured physical fitness activities to underserved youth. . So she is dedicating this episode to their organization. You can learn more by going to fitkids.org

Please welcome Savannah Steiner to The FilmUp Podcast! Savannah is an American based stop motion animator. She has animated on many stop motion productions including Guillermo Del Toro's Oscar winning 'Pinocchio' (2022) and Aardman's 'Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget' set to release this December (2023). She has animated on the Emmy winning children's show Tumble Leaf, Netflix projects like Chef Show, Katy Perry’s ‘Cozy Little Christmas’ music video, as well as for streaming platforms like, Apple TV, YouTube, Hulu, Crackle, and Amazon Prime. Savannah is also a big supporter of the P.S. Arts , a non-profit that is dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for children and youth by providing arts education in systemically under-resourced schools and communities. You can learn more by going to psarts.org