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Film Ladder

Lexi Wisniewski
Film Production
Film Industry
Showrunner's Assistant
Pre-Production
Key Grip
Camera Loader
Camera Movement
Lighting Design
Line Producer
Second Assistant Director
Film Safety
Relationships In Film
Batman Vs Superman
Digital Utility
Networking
Costume Design
Tulsa King
Georgia Film Industry
Location Management
Filming Locations

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 ... more

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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

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Recent Guests

Najee Rawlings
Has extensive experience in the camera department, focusing on being a camera loader.
Episode: #12 - How to be a Camera Loader
Froy Madrigal
Set lighting technician with credits including Descendants Rise of Red, Echo, and Resball
Episode: #11 - How to be a Set Lighting Technician
Sarah Himes
Assistant Production Coordinator with experience on productions like The Big Door Prize and Grosse Pointe Garden Society.
Episode: #10 - How to be an Assistant Production Coordinator
Darby Abraham
Set Decoration Coordinator with credits including The Outsider and The Walking Dead.
Episode: #9 - How to be a Set Dec Coordinator
Sylvia Ramos
Key Makeup Artist with credits including Gross Point Garden Society, Tell Me Lies, and Bad Thoughts.
Episode: #7 - How to be a Key Makeup Artist
Valeria Chelala
Assistant Costume Designer with credits including Gross Point Garden Society, Please Don't Destroy, and Cobra Kai
Episode: #4 - How to be an Assistant Costume Designer
Ryanne Whyte
Digital utility in the camera department with credits including Dynasty and Jackpot.
Episode: #2 - How to be a Digital Utility
Jason Sheradsky
Showrunner's assistant with credits including 'Get Out', 'Good Girls', and 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society'
Episode: #1 - How to be a Showrunner's Assistant
Lauren Candela
Second, second assistant director with credits including The Menu and Alien Earth
Episode: #3 - How to be a 2nd 2nd Assistant Director

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Lexi
Host of Film Ladder

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Film Crew Deep Dive!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hardware_
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Film Industry Deep Dive

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hi it’s me b
    United States10 months ago

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The show highlights mentorship and teamwork as key themes for success
Guests bring authentic on-set experiences and actionable tips
Clear, practical breakdowns of film crew roles that are useful for real-world work
Costers industry insights that help listeners understand career paths in film

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#12 - How to be a Camera Loader
Q: What advice do you have for someone wanting to be a camera loader?
Talk to experienced loaders and be prepared with your own kit before taking on the job.
#12 - How to be a Camera Loader
Q: What is a camera loader?
A camera loader is responsible for securing media and transferring it to the appropriate channels, assisting the camera department as needed.
#7 - How to be a Key Makeup Artist
Q: What are your tips on having energy throughout the day?
Try your best to take care of yourself, sleep, drink water, and fuel yourself, because it is kind of like a marathon.
#7 - How to be a Key Makeup Artist
Q: What would be your piece of advice of how to get into a chair?
I would say honestly, taking every job that you can possibly get in the beginning, because I feel like that's where you build experience.
#5 - How to be an Assistant Location Manager
Q: What's one thing you would love other departments to know about locations?
I would want them to know that we work very heavily with the city, and the thing is, usually when people say that, they automatically just assume Atlanta.

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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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