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BELOW THE LINE PODCAST

Skid - DGA Assistant Director
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A podcast about the film industry: stories from the set, told by the crew

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes299Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Sex, power, and crossed boundaries are at the heart of I Want Your Sex. Behind the camera, however, clear boundaries are precisely what make the film's wildest moments possible.

Intimacy Coordinator Yehuda Duenyas joins Skid to discuss his work on I... more

There are plenty of opportunities for visual showmanship in Tuner, but the trick is knowing how far to push them. Elaborate camera rigs, rapid-fire inserts, expressive lighting, and playful montages give the film its distinctive visual language—but t... more

The world of Influenced is one of luxury, exclusivity, and Manhattan's Upper East Side. Bringing that world to life on an independent film budget meant balancing creative ambition with production realities: making every location, every shooting day, ... more

By the penultimate episode of a serialized mystery, every decision matters. Screenwriter Yona Speidel takes us inside Episode 7 of The Boroughs, where the show's many storylines converge as the season races toward its finale.

This week on Below the ... more

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Recent Guests

Yehuda Duenyas
Intimacy coordinator and creator of IntiSafe
Episode: S27 - Ep 9 - I Want Your Sex - Intimacy Coordination
Lowell A. Meyer
Cinematographer
Episode: S27 - Ep 8 - Tuner - Cinematography
Bruce Edward Hall
First Assistant Director
Film production (New York-based)
Episode: S27 - Ep 7 - Influenced - Assistant Directing
Yona Speidel
Screenwriter
The Boroughs
Episode: S27 - Ep 6 - The Boroughs - Screenwriting
Esther Sokolow
Film editor on IT: Welcome to Derry
Unspecified production team (IT: Welcome to Derry)
Episode: S27 - Ep 5 - IT: Welcome to Derry - Editing the Pilot
Victor Paguia
Stunt coordinator on FBI
FBI production (CBS/Universal Television)
Episode: S27 - Ep 4 - FBI - Stunts
Eric Litman
Film editor for One Piece (season 1 and 2)
One Piece editing team
Episode: S27 - Ep 3 - One Piece - Film Editing
Fabian Gamper
Cinematographer for Sound of Falling
Sound of Falling (film)
Episode: S27 - Ep 2 - Sound of Falling - Cinematography
Vicky Jewson
Director
Pretty Lethal / production team
Episode: S27 - Ep 1 - Pretty Lethal - Directing

Hosts

Skid
Host with long-running involvement in the show and deep industry experience in production logistics and coordination
Gianni Damaia
Co-host known for on-set perspective and collaboration with the host
Katie Carroll
Co-host / First Assistant Director with practical production experience

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Intelligence conversations

    I’m beginning my screenwriting career so find the different parts that go into making a movie interesting. I worked with Skid as an extra and he was totally cool and a great person to us extras.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linivdio
    United States2 years ago
  • Best inside to the world of movies

    Movies has been my love since I was a little girl. This podcast give amazing insight to the production world of how movies are made and the people behind them. Great insight from Skid and great interviews with the production crews that make them happen. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artzgirl78
    United States6 years ago
  • Review from an Amateur Filmmaker

    Found this show on a Facebook podcast group. Robert Skidmore commented on my post and recommended I give it a listen, and I love it! As an up and coming filmmaker myself, I love learning about the insights and behind the scenes tidbits from these bigger film productions. Skid is a great host and listener, and his guests are always super intriguing. These episodes are so important for someone like me who is just starting out in the indie film industry, and I’ll definitely be tuning in in the futu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oh The Hue Manatee
    United States7 years ago
  • “The Wrestler” Prop Dept Episode

    I’m sorry to say but this is my first time hearing this podcast and I’m kicking myself now for Not tuning in Much Much Earlier! So glad I can go back and listen to back episodes. I e already downloaded a bunch. An awesome relaxed yet too the point podcast that’s got great interviews with people who have been in the trenches. Excellently Done. -Brent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    explain pweese?
    United States7 years ago
  • Behind the scenes with Below the Line

    I consider this a valuable resource for work in the Production Business. The stories are informative and entertaining every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States7 years ago

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S27 - Ep 9 - I Want Your Sex - Intimacy Coordination
Q: How did this role sort of evolve? How long have we had intimacy coordinators as a regular part of Hollywood sets?
Duenyas traces the work to early pioneers in the 2000s, its growing presence in film and television during the 2010s, and formal recognition of the job around 2017–18. He also describes helping negotiate the first SAG-AFTRA contract for the profession.
S27 - Ep 9 - I Want Your Sex - Intimacy Coordination
Q: For folks who might not be familiar with your role, talk to me about what being the intimacy coordinator entails.
Duenyas describes intimacy coordinators as creative professionals who advocate for performers, liaise with production, choreograph movement, manage paperwork, and help stage simulated sex and highly exposed scenes.
S27 - Ep 8 - Tuner - Cinematography
Q: All right. Talk us through the sequence discussed earlier, where Nikki discovers how his piano skills apply to safes. How did you approach visualization and audio landscape to teach the audience without over-explaining?
We used a heavy emphasis on inserts and tight sound design to situate the audience in Nikki's ears, combining external sounds with subjective hearing, and then transitioning to objective sound to guide understanding; the approach was reinforced by testing and tying the visuals to the music and rhythm of the montage to keep the audience engaged without explicit exposition.
S27 - Ep 8 - Tuner - Cinematography
Q: But do tell me more about your history with Daniel. This is Daniel's narrative film debut. What did you bring together to realize this movie?
The collaboration began through Daniel Roher and Caroline (Daniel's wife), with Lowell contributing his openness to experimentation and a knack for camera tests; they bonded over merging documentary sensibilities with narrative storytelling, which translated into a flexible, inventive approach on Tuner and later projects.
S27 - Ep 7 - Influenced - Assistant Directing
Q: How did the production balance its indie constraints with the involvement of high-profile cameos and the Upper East Side setting?
The team leveraged personal connections to secure in-kind support, used favors for locations, and choreographed shots to maximize limited days, all while incorporating cameos to anchor the world without sacrificing the schedule.

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The show pulls back the curtain on filmmaking by spotlighting the people who actually run sets—the crew behind the scenes. Conversations cover practical filmmaking realities, from indie productions in tight locations to high-profile TV and film projects, with deep dives into scheduling, on-set logistics, stunts, editing, cinematography, and costume design. Across episodes, listeners get candid anecdotes about collaboration, problem-solving, and the crafts that make scenes work, along with vivid spotlights on the interactions between directors, ADs, crew leads, and department heads. It's a solid fit for aspiring filmmakers, production students, and industry professionals who want real-world perspective and actionable takeaways from seasoned ... more

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2. Lowell A. Meyer
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4. Yona Speidel
5. Esther Sokolow
6. Victor Paguia
7. Eric Litman
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