The Filmmaker’s Guide to the Industry (FGI) is a bi-weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews and insider knowledge about the business of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s lawyers, producers, gaffers, or marketers; The Filmmaker’s Guide to the Industry will give beginners and veterans alike the knowledge to navigate a career in the movie business. FGI is hosted by Kevin Echemendia and Joshua Long.
Latest Episodes
#31 - 16x9 Inc. Sales Manager: Kyle Heffernan
On Episode 31, Kevin and Stu talk with Kyle Heffernan the Sale Manager at 16x9 Inc. For 10% off products at 16x9 Inc. use promo code: FGI169. Orca, Orca DSLR, NOGA, P...
#30 - We’re Back: Kevin, Josh and Stu
Just in time for the holidays, the FGI podcast returns! On this episode, we introduce our new co-host Stu McLaughlin and talk about what's been happing with us since e...
#29 - Rigging Gaffer: Tom Dean
Thomas Dean relocated from North Carolina to Georgia back when the film incentives first came to the state. Now in Atlanta Tomas has built his career as a rigging gaff...
#28 - Rigging Electric: Fernando Garcia
Fernando Garcia has been living in Atlanta, GA since 2017. Previous to that, he was living in Tampa, FL where he started as a PA. He joined IATSE local 479 to pursue w...
#27 - Unit Photographer: Brian Douglas
An Atlanta based Unit Still Photographer, Brian Douglas, has over 40 credits since 2015, most notably Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, The Strangers: Prey a...