The CinePacks Podcast
Welcome to the CinePacks Podcast, hosted by Tyler Casey and Andy Chen, the creative minds behind CinePacks. Join us as we dive into the world of filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals who share their insights, tips, and tricks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring filmmaker, tune in for valuable advice and inspiration from the best in the business.
Episodes
72 episodes
Directing For Viral Influencers | Stro
Stro and his production company, Room1041, are at the forefront of innovation for the social media industry. They create content for Logan Paul, Ed Sheeran, and countless other influencers your bound to hear of.Follow Stro - https://www...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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1:00:04
Building a Virtual Production Studio from Scratch | Joshua Lykkeberg
CinePacks would not be what it is today without the crazy and ambitious mind of Joshua Lykkeberg. Learn how he runs the virtual production volume at our studio.Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/mangoquaffer
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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1:13:47
From Trailer Parks to Technocranes: Justin Jones on Breaking into Cinematography
Justin Jones is the creative DP behind some of the biggest rock music videos on the internet, and he is actively growing an educational filmmaker community through monthly "Warehouse Workshops."Follow Justin - www.instagram.com/justinjo...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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58:41
Life as MGK's Videographer | Sam CaHill
Sam CaHill is the brilliant videographer behind Machine Gun Kelly's media content and his hit Hulu documentary, "Life in Pink"Follow Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samcahill/
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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1:04:36
Creating Viral Action Scenes: Fight Choreography & Camera Tricks with Tony Surpman
In this thrilling episode, hosts Tyler Casey and Andy Chen are joined by Tony Surfman, the mastermind behind some of the most viral action sequences on social media. Known for his work on blockbuster projects like The Matrix: Resurrections<...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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53:32
That’s a Bad Idea: Behind Viral Hits "MILK & SERIAL" and "The Chair"
"That's a Bad Idea" is an uprising comedy sketch duo staring Curry Barker & Cooper Tomlinson.Follow Bad Idea - https://www.instagram.com/thats.a.bad.ideaWatch MILK & SERIAL- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbzGQ1lszv4
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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48:25
Chandler Riggs as Peter Parker in 'The Spider' & The Walking Dead
Chandler Riggs needs no introduction; his breakout role as Carl Grimes in the hit series "The Walking Dead" was an icon staple to the show. Recently, Chandler came to our very own Broadway studio to film "The Spider" horror film, portraying Pet...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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1:10:24
Directing Music Videos for Damian Lillard with Keoni Mars
Keoni Mars is an accomplished Los Angeles director who has worked with artists such as Lil Wayne, Justine Skye, and more.Follow Keoni - https://www.instagram.com/keonimars?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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55:20
Documenting LaRussell and filming Visualizers | Splash Bakery
Join Splash as he goes into detail about the platform he's built up for the bay area, as well as how his team manages to output consistent social content for LaRussell.Follow Splash – https://www.instagram.com/splashthakiddFollow Sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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50:58
Operating Robot Camera Arms with Cinema Junkies
Cassius King is a skilled filmmaker known for his expertise in specialty motion equipment, including robot arms and scissor crane. Starting out in San Francisco as a construction worker, Cassius made a major career shift when he moved out to Lo...
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Episode 62
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1:17:31
Mastering CRT Vintage Logo Design with Jack Harrison
Jack Harrison has one of the most niche logo design techniques you’ll ever find, specializing in degrading modern graphics through CRT screen recordings. His process allows him to create some of the most genuine VHS filters that exist, emulatin...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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54:54
Lacapture's Journey: From 9-to-5 to Filmmaking with Alicia Keys
Desire Lacap, or better known as lacapture online, is an amazingly talented videographer based in Los Angeles county. Being creative from a young age, Desire built up a powerful production company which now produces amazing content for artists ...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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1:04:19
From Prison to Hollywood: Working with Ryan Coogler and Creed 3 | D'Lo Louis
Few people can top the story of D’Lo Louis, who defied the expectations of those around him by becoming a successful filmmaker after spending nearly 10 years in prison. This non-traditional start did not inhibit him though, as the first film he...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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54:33
From Living in his Car to Music Video Director | Josh Libertine
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to repurpose Tesla batteries for lighting equipment? Have you thought about influencing the local market value of RED Komodo cameras? Or maybe you’ve come here to improve your photography skills because you...
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Episode 58
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1:05:58
BT Studios on Producing Music Videos for Tinashe, Don Toliver & PartyNextDoor
When Lopes and Galileo dropped out of college and moved to LA to pursue a career in the film industry, they barely even knew what a producer’s role was on set. Those days, you might not have guessed that they would soon be running one of the mo...
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Episode 57
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1:03:29
Building a Successful Film Studio | Mario Visions
Being a solo entrepreneur in Los Angeles is no easy feat, but Mario Visions is the prime example of how persistence and grit delivers praiseworthy results withing the film industry. As the owner of Site Studios, Mario has built up a large array...
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Episode 56
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52:06
From Corporate Cubicles to Creative Campaigns: Alex Qian's Photography Journey with Top Brands
Alex Qian is undoubtedly one of the most skilled photographers of our time. He’s dabbled in every medium of photography you can imagine; from humble roots in real estate gigs, to world-class nature photography, to large-scale collaborations wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:05:46
MoodyDarkRoom on Photography, Videography, and Social Media Growth
Oswaldo Cepeda, known on YouTube as Moody Dark Room, is one of the most creative and unique photographers you’ll find in the LA area. Blurring the lines between photography and videography, Oswaldo creates mesmerizing “video portraits” full of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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58:31
Directing Metal Music Videos for Bad Omens, Spiritbox & Wage War: Orie McGinness | Ep. 53
Orie McGinness is a visionary director who has made a significant impact in the metal music video genre. Renowned for his ability to create massive environments and stunning visuals through his self-taught VFX skills, Orie has directed iconic v...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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1:01:10
From Kickstarter to the Big Screen: Brian M Tang director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama”
In today’s episode we speak with Brian Tang, the creator and director of the director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama.” Kodama puts a modern twist on traditional Japanese folklore by following a team of SWAT samurai attempting to recover th...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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48:53
From the Block: Zae Williams on His Hanging Mic Performances with G Herbo, Lil Yachty, NLE Choppa, 4 Batz and more
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Zae Williams (AZAE Productions), the creative force behind the highly acclaimed "From the Block" YouTube series on his channel "4tha Shooters." Zae shares how his hanging microphone per...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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47:02
Dr. Clips: Mastering Viral Short-Form Videos with Evan Blum
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Evan Blum, aka Dr. Clips, to explore the power of short-form content. Evan shares his tips for filming, creating viral videos, and the impact of concise content in today's digital...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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59:48
Virtual Productions and Horror Short Films with Andy Chen
Today we interview Andy Chen, the co-founder of CinePacks studios. In our interview with Andy, we discuss his journey as a filmmaker and his experiences with virtual production. Virtual production has become a game-changer for the film industry...
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Episode 49
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55:36
Opening a Film Studio at the Age of 19 with Adam and Sebastian
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we are joined by the owners of Blinktone Studios, Adam and Sebastian. Based in the Bay Area, Adam and Sebastian have been shooting music videos for as long as they can remember. Opening their own ...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:06:04
Damien Sandoval on How To Grow On PeerSpace
In today’s episode we revisit an old guest, Damien Sandoval. The last time Damien was featured on the podcast was back in 2020, and a lot has changed for him since then. Damien has been hustling, expanding his studio operations, and maintaining...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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53:29