Hosted by Hunter Schwefringhaus and Ian Wald · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 12 episodes
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Welcome to Next Gen Cinema, the podcast for aspiring filmmakers and educators. Hosts Hunter and Ian, experienced filmmaking instructors, dive into the art, challenges, and creativity behind student film projects. Each episode is packed with inspiring stories, practical tips, and insights from industry pros to motivate and guide the next generation of cinema. Perfect for those shaping their craft or teaching new talent, Next Gen Cinema is here to fuel your filmmaking journey. Tune in, learn, and bring your vision to life!
Hunter Schwefringhaus and Ian Wald hosts Next Gen Cinema, a tv show with 12 episodes published.
After a short break, Ian and Hunter return with Blake High School’s Joe Papadopoulos—a media educator with a background in live news and commercial production. Joe reflects on how real-world experience doesn’t always tra
Filmmaker Hadji (DJ) Bonoan joins Ian and Hunter to discuss his unexpected journey from engineering to filmmaking. DJ shares how he transitioned into the creative world, the challenges of selling your vision, and the rea
In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, Ian and Hunter talk with Dustin Topham, the film teacher at Lone Peak High School, about his approach to pushing students beyond the classroom. Dustin shares how he fosters a culture o
What does it really take to be a filmmaker? In this episode, Ian and Hunter sit down with Vyky Saiz, a filmmaker and production manager at FSU Film, to talk about the mental and creative challenges of filmmaking. Vyky sh
What happens when a hurricane disrupts your biggest production of the year? In this episode, Kevin from Two Stories Media shares how he navigates unexpected challenges in the film industry, from natural disasters to mana
In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, we sit down with filmmaker and freelance creative Lief Thomason, founder of Odd Lief Studios. Lief shares his journey from being an educator to building a career in video production, a
In this episode, we sit down with Tai Cummings, the instructor behind Cypress Bay High School’s powerhouse TV production program, CBTV. Tai shares his journey from working in advertising and sports media—earning champion
In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, Ian and Hunter sit down with Tom Oliva, co-founder of the All-American High School Film Festival, to unpack the inspiring story behind its creation. Tom reflects on his journey from be
In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, we’re joined by filmmaker Sean Gloria, who shares his incredible journey of creating a feature film in just 30 days. From writing the script in four days to shooting on iPhones with a
In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, hosts Ian Wald and Hunter Schwefringhaus sit down with Sean Phillips, a filmmaker and educator with a diverse career in production, and teaching. Sean reflects on his journey from spor
In this episode of Next Gen Cinema, Ian Wald and Hunter Schwefringhaus are joined by filmmaker Ryan Watson to discuss the balance between creativity and the business side of filmmaking. Ryan shares his insights on stayin
In this inaugural episode of the Next Gen Cinema Podcast, hosts Hunter Schwefringhaus and Ian Wald, both high school film educators, discuss their backgrounds, the challenges and joys of teaching filmmaking, and the impo
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