
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!
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & Film | |||

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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 Gilm... more
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In this episode of FilmLadder, host Lexi sits down with Kyla Dill to break down the demanding role of a first team production assistant and what it really takes to keep a set running smoothly. Kyla shares what the job looks like day... more
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In this episode of Film Ladder, Lexi sits down with on-set and key costumer Emmie Phelps Thompson, whose credits include Saturday Night, His & Hers, and the upcoming Comeback King, to pull back the curtain on the Costume Department.... more
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What does it really take to build a lasting career in the film industry? In this episode of Film Ladder, production supervisor and UPM Rose Houdek shares the honest realities of climbing the film ladder—from starting as an intern an... more
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In this episode of Film Ladder, Lexi sits with 1st AD Matthew Goodwin, With insights from his extensive career, Matthew shares the responsibilities and challenges faced by a 1st AD, including coordinating schedules, managing on-set ... more
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Join Lexi as she dives into the fascinating world of film stand-ins with Kirsten Lee Anderson, whose credits include Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Pain Hustlers. Discover the intricacies of this unique role, from se... more
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Join Lexi in this insightful episode as we she sits down with Joaquin Elizondo, a seasoned editor whose credits include "Griselda," "Narcos Mexico," and "The Abandons." Joaquin shares his journey from aspiring cinematographer to a H... more
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In this episode, Najee Rawlings, a camera loader, shares insights into his role in the film industry, detailing the responsibilities, challenges, and experiences that come with the job. He discusses the importance of organization, p... more
This podcast is so helpful. Binged a bunch on a car ride and feel like I have a great grasp of the different jobs on a film set now. Thanks for doing this!
I love listening to Lexi and her guests really get into the nitty gritty on the inner workings of the film industry. I’m in the business and there’s still so much interesting stuff that I can learn too!
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This show curates conversations with film industry professionals to illuminate behind-the-scenes careers and how to build a creative path in film. Across episodes, listeners hear practical breakdowns of specific roles (camera loading, lighting, set decoration, production coordination, makeup), plus insights on collaboration, budgeting, mentorship, and navigating demanding schedules. The format tends to mix career guidance with personal stories from on-set experiences, offering actionable tips for aspiring crew and mid-career professionals looking to level up their expertise. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world processes, safety, and vendor coordination that keep productions running smoothly.
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Recent guests on Film Ladder include:
1. Najee Rawlings
2. Froy Madrigal
3. Sarah Himes
4. Darby Abraham
5. Sylvia Ramos
6. Valeria Chelala
7. Ryanne Whyte
8. Jason Sheradsky
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