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.
Frame By Frame is a filmmaking podcast for commercial directors, documentary filmmakers, and creative professionals building careers in the industry. Hosted by 4x Emmy Award winner Daniel Mogg — director for Nike, Alaska Airlines, NBC Sports Sunday Night Football, and multiple Olympics.
Each episode goes behind the scenes with the people actually doing it — Netflix documentary directors, Super Bowl-winning coaches, and working filmmakers at the top of their craft. Guests include Tony Dungy, Liam Hughes (Aaron Rodgers Netflix doc), and directors who’ve worked with LeBron James, Mahomes, and Russell Wilson.
If you’re a filmmaker who wants to build a career that lasts — this is the show.
Emmy-winning filmmaker Drea Cooper joins Frame By Frame to break down his latest documentary, The Master’s Wait, about Rory McIlroy, The Masters, and the long emotional road to winning at Augusta National Golf Club. In this conversation, Drea shares what it was like being at the Masters for Rory’s latest win, how the film came together, and how he approached telling a story that was bigger than golf. If you’re interested in sports documentaries, Rory McIlroy, The Masters, Augusta National, or the craft of documentary filmmaking, this episode is for you.
Timestamps
0:00 Cold open: Augusta goes from dream to haunted house
0:52 Intro: Drea Cooper on The Master’s Wait and Rory’s back-to-back moment
2:09 What it was like being at the Masters in person
2:45 Augusta with no phones and why it feels different
4:37 How The Master’s Wait came together
6:19 Drea’s sports background and prepping to tell Rory’s story
9:00 What Rory McIlroy was like to work with in a documentary setting
10:33 Filming re-creations at Augusta and visualizing Rory’s mental game
14:44 The “pinch me” moments filming with Rory at Augusta and in Northern Ireland
19:30 Rory’s parents, the archive, and the interviews that unlocked the film
26:38 Why Drea chose a direct-to-camera interview style
28:44 The universal lesson in Rory’s story: persistence, instinct, and not giving up
32:06 How Drea has built range across documentaries and commercial directing
33:39 Advice for first-time feature documentary directors
36:11 Imposter syndrome, trusting your instincts, and staying open to curveballs
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