Episodes: 463
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
chris@followingfilms.com
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Mag Sarnowska - Practical Visual Effects, Large-scale Sci-fi Filmmaking, And Visual Problem-solving On Project Hail Mary.
Paul Lambert - Practical Visual Effects, Large-scale Sci-fi Filmmaking, And Visual Problem-solving On Project Hail Mary.
Rowan Haber - Making We Are Pat, Revisiting The Pat Character, Inclusive Comedy, And Documentary Filmmaking.
Julia Sweeney - Revisiting Pat, Comedy, Authorship, Gender Identity, And Cultural Change In We Are Pat.
Chris Hartwell - Independent Film Production, Healthcare-system Pressures, Moral Injury, And Adapting Real-world Experiences Into A Thriller.
Witchcraft, Puppets, and the Chaos of Human History with Cassie Workman
October 15, 2026
Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast! In this episode, host Chris Maynard sits down with creator, writer, and comedian Cassie Workman to dive deep into her wildly unique web series, Cassie Workman is Witchy AF. Tune in as they explore how the series uses a chaotic, punk-rock, DIY approach—complete with puppets and dark comedy—to tackle historical storytelling, human insecurity, and cultural revolution. Cassie also shares the surprising pop culture and 90s television influences behind t...
Crawling into Terror: Matilda Lutz on Leading Ángel Gómez Hernández’s New Creature Feature
October 12, 2026
In this episode of Following Films, host Chris Maynard sits down with actor Matilda Lutz to discuss her starring role in the intense new horror-thriller Crawlers. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández, the film traps an apartment complex under strict police quarantine amidst a terrifying infestation of venomous spiders. Matilda breaks down what it's like to tackle the grueling physical demands of a genre lead, finding the dark comedy buried within high-stakes chaos, collaborating with a wildl...
Samuel Bottomley Talks California Scheemin, James McAvoy, & Auditions
October 10, 2026
In this quick ten-minute chat on The Following Films Podcast, Chris Maynard sits down with actor and musician Samuel Bottomley to discuss his wild new film, California Scheemin. Based on an incredible true story, the movie follows two aspiring Scottish musicians from Dundee who, after facing rejection from the local music industry, hatch an audacious plan to reinvent themselves as American hip-hop artists from California to finally score a record deal. Tune in as Samuel shares what it was lik...
the Curb · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Movie Squad · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
The Art of Film Funding · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Movie Friends · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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Podseeker estimates Following Films Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Following Films Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Working film and television professionals—including independent directors, writers, cinematographers, VFX supervisors, actors, comedians, and documentary creators—with a current project, notable production experience, or distinctive perspective on film craft and popular culture. Common among recent guests: Current feature-film, documentary, or television credits; Work on streaming-platform or studio releases; Established acting, comedy, or writing credits. Recent guests include Mag Sarnowska, Paul Lambert, and Rowan Haber.
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Recent episodes cover Independent Film, Cinematography, Filmmaking, Film, and Popular Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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