Jun 15, 202539 minS1
<p>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...
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Next Gen Cinema
Hosted by Hunter Schwefringhaus and Ian Wald · tv · EN-US
About this Podcast:
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!
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What is Next Gen Cinema about?
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.
Who hosts Next Gen Cinema?
Next Gen Cinema is hosted by Hunter Schwefringhaus and Ian Wald. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Next Gen Cinema covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Plan the Shoot, Shoot the Plan: Joe Papadopoulos" (15 June 2025, 39 minutes), "Creativity Holds Value: Hadji Bonoan" (3 April 2025, 41 minutes), and "Finish What You Start: Dustin Topham" (14 March 2025, 32 minutes).
How often does Next Gen Cinema publish?
Next Gen Cinema publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Next Gen Cinema?
Booking probability for Next Gen Cinema is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Next Gen Cinema requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Next Gen Cinema's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Next Gen Cinema?
The strongest fits for Next Gen Cinema are Film & Video. Next Gen Cinema has a tv audience.
About the host
Hunter Schwefringhaus and Ian Wald hosts Next Gen Cinema, a tv podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #11
Creativity Holds Value: Hadji Bonoan
Apr 3, 202541 minS1<p>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...
Episode #10
Finish What You Start: Dustin Topham
Mar 14, 202532 minS1<p>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...
Episode #9
Stay Cool, Keep Creating: Vyky Saiz
Mar 3, 202536 minS1<p>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...
Episode #8
Lighting Is Everything: Kevin Echemendia
Feb 24, 202529 minS1<p>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...
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Filmmaking Is Jazz: Lief Thomason
Feb 18, 202536 minS0<p>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...
Next Gen Cinema
Creating Films, Building Connections: Taiwo Cummings
Feb 17, 202521 minS0<p>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...
Episode #5
More Than a Festival: Tom Oliva
Feb 3, 202531 minS1<p>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...
Jan 27, 202528 minS1<p>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...
Episode #3
The Art of Selection: Sean Phillips
Jan 20, 202525 minS1<p>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...
Episode #2
Empty the Tank: Ryan Watson
Jan 13, 202537 minS1<p>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...
Episode #1
The Next Gen Begins
Dec 9, 202428 minS1<p>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...
Recent guests
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Sean Phillips
Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation, South African Department of Water and Sanitation
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Ryan Watson
head of National Orchard Operations and Educational Manager, University of South Florida
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Joe Papadopoulos
Blake High School
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Dustin Topham
Lone Peak High School
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