WRAP DRINKS
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. For years, Shitty Rigs has been a platform for filmmakers to showcase the ingenuity and problem solving skills they use to get the shots they need. Sprouting from that same idea, we present Wrap Drinks; a podcast dedicated to talking with those same film & television professionals from around the world as they tell us how they got into the industry, offer tips & tricks, and share their experiences from set. There's a fine line between "shitty" and "genius," join us as we cross it together.
Episodes
31 episodes
#031 - Larry Fessenden // Producer, Director, and Founder of Glass Eye Pix
Larry Fessenden is a producer, director, and the founder of Glass Eye Pix. Above all, he is a lover of cinema and not afraid to get involved in the technical process and do the work. In fact, he prefers it. A performer in his own right, when La...
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#030 - Tony Pettine // Script Supervisor
Tony Pettine has worked as a Script Supervisor on 50+ films. Tony is also the co-creator of ScriptE, which is the market leader in Script Supervision software with over 5000 users worldwide. On today's episode, we get to dive down the rabbit ho...
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#029 - Luke Geissbühler // Director of Photography
On this episode, we have a 2 guest segment lined up. First up, Smokey Nelson is back in the studio to co-host. Smokey was the Gaffer on "Half Nelson" and "Blue Valentine". He's also the DP on "Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter". Our feature...
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#028 - Spike Morris // Director of Photography
Visiting all the way from the UK, Director of Photography Spike Morris stopped by the Wrap Drinks set to chat with us about all things cinematography related. Spike's love for photography and working with analogy technology morphed into a passi...
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#027 - Natalie and Simon Cleveland // Post-Producer and Effects Wizard
Ad agencies, lighting design, non-profit work, special effects, protests, and psychedelic art shows; these two have seemingly done it all. Natalie Cleveland currently finds herself as a Producer & Industry Advocate, while Simon Cleveland is...
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#026 - Blake Steigerwald // Cinematographer and Trinity Operator
Blake's eventual role as a cinematographer didn't happen through the most traditional route. In fact, Blake's stint in the film industry began as a Production Assistant - infamously on the huge sets like "The Dark Knight Rises". Blake's ambitio...
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Episode 6
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2:20:08
#025 - Heidi Koleto // Prop Master
Heidi Koleto is a Prop Master with experience working on TV Shows such as Barry, Julia, and Kevin Can Fuck Himself. On today's episode, she gives us insight on what it's like to work on these large productions and how she handles the day to day...
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Episode 5
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1:45:56
#024 - Demian Neufeld // Drone Operator
Demian Neufeld is a Drone Pilot and the co-owner of Ryders Alley. Before DJI was breaking ground with their cinematic drones, Demian was attempting to fly cameras using RC helicopters. At the age of 12, he started his passion for photography be...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:57:31
#023 - Adrianne Jorge // Film Projectionist
In the era before digital movie theaters, film projectionists were integral part of the movie theater experience. Adrianne Jorge began her journey as a projectionist in college doing film screening in classrooms before moving to local theaters....
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Episode 3
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2:25:37
#022 - Valerie Armstrong // Writer and Showrunner
Before Valerie Armstrong was able to sell her show "Kevin Can F**k Himself" (spoilers ahead of you haven't watched yet) to AMC, she worked a number of different jobs to pay the rent. Whether it was being an assistant to the owner of a Pistachio...
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Episode 2
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2:27:08
#021 - Jeff Brink // Creator of Blackout
Jeff Brink might currently be known as the CEO of Blackout Lighting Console, but his exploits as a disruptor in the film industry goes back to his days at NYU. In the days when attaching a cinema camera to a drone was unheard of, Jeff and his t...
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Episode 1
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2:23:08
#020 - Mayvis Payne // Makeup Artist, Author, and Speaker
Mayvis Payne got her start in makeup artistry in retail before transitioning to the film industry. While working at MAC cosmetics, Mayvis got her break when a "regular customer" turned out to be a producer for BET who was impressed by her talen...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:59:00
#019 - Steve Giralt // Director & Founder of The Garage
Steve Giralt is a director, DP, and photographer with a side of engineer. He founded The Garage to push the art of tabletop cinematography forward and empower artists to create the most innovative work. Steve talks about what it took to make hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:55:30
#018 - Fletcher Wolfe // Director of Photography
Director of Photography Fletcher Wolfe spent her time working as a juicer, then a gaffer, before finally moving to cinematography. Fletcher recounts the struggle of having to turn down jobs when making a change in departments. Hear about buildi...
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Episode 8
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2:17:45
#017 - Nick Neofitidis // One Man Band
Director, Editor, and DP Nick Neofitidis shares stories from his days starting out in the MTV News gear closet, shifting into field work, and eventually getting to shoot and travel as a lone DP. The few essential tools he could bring in his kit...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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2:03:32
#016 - Joe Bearese // Camera Car Driver
Joe Bearese is a stunt driver and co-owner Metro Camera Cars, providing specialty tracking vehicles for film, television, and commercials. Joe talks us through the unique challenges faced when using this specialized equipment from coordinating ...
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Episode 16
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2:09:17
#015 - Brian Spears // Makeup FX Artist
Makeup FX artist Brian Spears takes us behind the scenes, sharing insights into the magical process of transforming everyday faces and bodies into extraordinary masterpieces for film, television, and more. From crafting intricate prosthetics to...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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2:15:58
#014 - Christelle De Castro // Director & Photographer
Dive into the creative brilliance of Christelle de Castro, a renowned commercial Director and Photographer, whose work has made an indelible mark on the industry. Hear how she went from living and working in a dark NYC basement to co-founding t...
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Episode 14
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2:01:56
#013 - Rebecca Hofherr // Costume Designer
Costume Designer Rebecca Hofherr takes us behind the scenes of movies like Winter's Bone and Good Burger 2, unraveling the creative process, and challenges of creating iconic costumes. Whether it's unexpected encounters with with celebrities li...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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2:26:05
#012 - Chris Ingvordsen // Iconic Filmmaker
Chris Ingvordsen is a prolific filmmaker with an incredible career that began during the home video revolution in the 1980s. He produced and directed 24 feature films, working with legendary actors and actresses like Sandra Bullock, Robert Mitc...
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Episode 12
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1:35:38
#011 - Yessica Curiel-Montoya // Gaffer
Meet Yessica Curiel-Montoya is a brilliant gaffer shaping NYC's visual stories with her lighting wizardry. From iconic skylines to intimate studios, Yessica's passion for crafting mesmerizing atmospheres has earned her a well-deserved reputatio...
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Episode 11
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1:31:28
#010 - Brandon Taylor // Key Grip
Brandon Taylor is a key grip in New York City. Join us as he shares some of his set stories, like getting a dolly up a stubborn flight of stairs, talks about some of the best gear to use on set, and gives advice on how to make a condor do a whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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2:35:57
#009 - Josiah Van Dien // Tour Photographer
Josiah Van Dien, a tour photographer for celebrities like Shawn Mendes, talks with us about his experience shooting concerts, being on tour 305 Days out of the year, and his tips for getting the perfect shot. 10 years in the industry, Josiah sh...
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Episode 9
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1:29:42
#008 - Jordy Vandeput // YouTube Creator
Jordy Vandeput is the founder of Cinecom, a YouTube channel with over 2.5 million subscribers, focusing on tutorial videos about VFX, editing, and filmmaking. Join us as Jordy shares his processes for the videos he creates and his thoughts on t...
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Episode 8
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1:24:07
#007 - Alan Kudan // Sound Mixer
Alan Kudan is a sound mixer, the voice of God on our show, and host of Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. Listen in as we discuss how to book more jobs, union versus non-union jobs, and hear some really interesting experiences from his time in the in...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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