Frame By Frame
Frame By Frame
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Frame By Frame podcast. Hosted by 4x Emmy Winner Daniel Mogg. Frame By Frame is a podcast that delves into the intricate world of filmmaking and the entertainment industry. In filmmaking, scenes are constructed frame by frame to tell a compelling story, our lives and careers are similar and are built from countless small moments that shape the bigger picture. In each episode, Daniel takes you behind the scenes with film crew members, media personalities, and industry insiders. Together, they'll break down their art and craft, exploring how each "frame" of their life contributes to their career arc. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or curious about the creative process, Frame By Frame offers an insightful and inspiring look at the stories behind the scenes of the entertainment business.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various aspects of filmmaking, storytelling, and industry insights. Episode themes include personal journeys in filmmaking, challenges faced by industry professionals, and actionable advice for aspiring creators, with examples such as the journey of indie filmmakers Kelsi Umeko and Curtis McGann, coaching parallels to directing with Tony Dungy, and behind-the-scenes insights on creating Netflix documentaries.
Welcome to the Frame By Frame podcast. Hosted by 4x Emmy Winner Daniel Mogg. Frame By Frame is a podcast that delves into the intricate world of filmmaking and the entertainment industry. In filmmaking, scenes are constructed frame by frame to tell a compelling story, our lives and careers are similar and are built from countless small moments that shape the bigger picture. In each episode, Daniel takes you behind the scenes with film crew members, media personalities, and industry insiders. Together, they’ll break down their art and craft, exploring how each “frame” of their life contributes to their career arc. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or curious about the creative process, Frame By Frame offers an insightful and inspiring look at the stories behind the scenes of the entertainment business.
Susan Ansman spent a year embedded with LeBron James, directing Netflix’s Starting 5 and capturing the most personal moments of his career. In this episode, Susan shares how she made the leap from ESPN to freelance, what it’s really like to direct a global superstar, and how she’s paving the way for women in sports filmmaking.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: How Susan became LeBron’s director
01:09 – Why she quit ESPN for this opportunity
02:15 – First day: Inside LeBron’s house on Halloween
03:40 – Building trust with high-profile athletes
05:31 – Capturing LeBron rapping in the car
07:00 – Verité filmmaking and shooting solo
08:06 – The story structure behind Starting 5
10:00 – The toast, Bronny’s health scare & vulnerability
13:30 – Being a one-woman crew with LeBron
16:00 – What it takes to shoot elite athletes
19:00 – The power of listening as a director
21:45 – From EVS operator to Emmy-winning filmmaker
24:30 – How editing shaped her directing style
27:00 – Juggling directing, producing, and editing
30:00 – Shooting the Olympic basketball documentary
34:00 – Navigating confidence in a male-dominated industry
37:30 – Advice to women entering sports filmmaking
41:00 – Why representation behind the camera matters
44:00 – Final reflections + what’s next for Susan
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