Film Ladder
Film Ladder
Podcast Description
Welcome to Film Ladder—the podcast that breaks down careers in the film industry, one conversation at a time. If you're trying to figure out how people actually get into the business, what different jobs look like behind the scenes, or how to build a creative career without a map — you’re in the right place!Tune in as industry professionals share career tips and the lessons they've learned along the way—helping you navigate your own ascent on the film ladder.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to various film industry roles, the intricacies of production, and career navigation, with episodes covering themes like the responsibilities of a showrunner's assistant, insights from a second second assistant director, and the challenges faced by digital utilities in the camera department.
Welcome to Film Ladder—the podcast that breaks down careers in the film industry, one conversation at a time. If you’re trying to figure out how people actually get into the business, what different jobs look like behind the scenes, or how to build a creative career without a map — you’re in the right place!
Tune in as industry professionals share career tips and the lessons they’ve learned along the way—helping you navigate your own ascent on the film ladder.
What really happens behind the scenes of a major Hollywood movie? In this episode of Film Ladder, Lexi sits down with behind-the-scenes producer and camera operator Jason Cox, whose credits include Click, This Is the End, Happy Gilmore 2, and The Comeback King.
Jason pulls back the curtain on a filmmaking career most people don’t even know exists, from capturing candid moments with actors and directors to knowing when to keep the camera rolling and when to put it down. He also shares how starting as a PA led to an unexpected opportunity with Adam Sandler and eventually opened doors to working with filmmakers including Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, and Will Ferrell.
If you’re looking for a career in film or simply want to know what really happens when the main cameras stop rolling, Jason offers a rare look at the relationships, instincts, flexibility, and trust it takes to build a lasting career behind the scenes.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- What a behind-the-scenes producer and camera operator actually does
- How Jason went from PA to working alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names
- Why relationships and trust can be just as important as technical skills
- How to know when to roll, when to keep rolling, and when to put the camera down
- The personality traits that help you succeed on a film set
- How to start building experience in behind-the-scenes filmmaking
- Why flexibility is essential when working in film and television
- The hard truth about finding your next job in the entertainment industry
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