Episodes
That One Time On A Shoot - with My Octopus Teacher cinematographer Roger Horrocks.
Roger describes the most incredible experience he's had filming underwater and likens it to a techno party in a ten story building in Berlin!
Published 05/08/24
At 36 years old Roger realized he no longer wanted to be a senior executive of a fortune 500 company so he resigned and pursued a career in wildlife filmmaking.
Roger Horrocks is a wildlife cinematographer with 15 years of experience filming behavioural sequences for the BBC, Netflix, Disney and National Geographic.
Roger has worked from the frozen poles to the tropical equator and is experienced in documenting both open-water and benthic-based stories and behaviours.
Roger developed...
Published 04/24/24
That One Time On A Shoot mini episode with George Vlad.
George Vlad is back with a story about the time he recorded something he really wasn't expecting!
George Vlad records sounds. He likes to focus on pristine natural soundscapes free from human influence, of which there are less and less every day.
His quest to escape human-made noise takes him to remote and sometimes inhospitable parts of the world. This is more than fine with George as he loves exploring and doesn’t shy away from...
Published 04/10/24
George Vlad records sounds. He likes to focus on pristine natural soundscapes free from human influence, of which there are less and less every day.
His quest to escape human-made noise takes him to remote and sometimes inhospitable parts of the world. This is more than fine with George as he loves exploring and doesn’t shy away from adventure.
His recent projects include the blockbuster movie Dune Part 2, Planet Earth III, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King and Sony Playstation video game...
Published 03/27/24
Fredi has directed some of the most successful natural history series in existence... he also knows where the record button is on a camera!
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Behind the Wild Lens Podcast Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to make your favorite natural history TV shows and landmark series from the camera people, producers, TV hosts, composers, editors and directors who make them. This is a sneak-peak behind the curtain of wildlife filmmaking.
(Formerly...
Published 02/28/24
The Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast is getting a much needed rebrand. The new name is 'BEHIND the WILD LENS'.
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to make your favorite natural history TV shows and landmark series from the camera people, producers, TV hosts, composers, editors and directors who make them. This is a sneak-peak into the lives of wildlife filmmaking professionals!
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Published 02/22/24
Ben and the team at Fin & Fur Films blends strong messages with beautiful filmmaking in all their films and Deep in the Heart is no exception.
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that tell a story!
If...
Published 08/16/22
From directing Bear Grylls in a camel carcass in the Sahara to becoming an Author & Novelist Tony has had a diverse palette of roles.
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or furthering your career in the industry? If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that tell a story!
If you want...
Published 08/03/22
Being swarmed by bees, stampeded by elephants and eating tribal delicacies are just some of the daily activities Hazen finds himself enduring!
Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or furthering your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that tell a story!
If you want to get...
Published 07/19/22
Life sometimes throws us a curve ball and we have to make a course correction, but taking that leap when opportunity reveals itself can be hard, yet Alan went for it!
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image...
Published 07/02/22
The Best Advice Compilation No.1 contains advice from 11 guests from previous episodes. This advice is so valuable it needs to be heard again and again.
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image...
Published 06/15/22
Sripad Sridhar experienced an event when he was just 21 where he could have lost his life. That event cemented his desire to become a wildlife filmmaker.
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that tell a story!
If...
Published 05/15/22
With 20 million YouTube subscribers, and over 4 billion views on the Brave Wilderness channel Coyote has learned a thing or two about building a brand from the ground up.
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that...
Published 05/01/22
From Nature Photographer to Wildlife Filmmaker, Jayaprakash has taken the leap and now spends the majority of his time filming wildlife in Singapore for NGOs.
Published 04/15/22
Andy Casagrande IV knows a thing or two about sharks as he spends most of his time underwater with them. Andy's not afraid to give away great advice and inspire a new generation of filmmakers! ______
Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry?
If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship
In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create...
Published 03/15/22
I'm rebranding the podcast to give it more appeal. But don't worry, nothing much else is changing... Here's an update!
Published 02/22/22
Barend & Henk chat about their TV series Rooted, how they got their start in the industry, and overcoming the challenges of filming during a pandemic.
Published 01/22/22
Erin discusses her passion for long lens filming, how she navigated her way through the industry and why it so important to pursue your own goals.
Published 11/24/21
From her beginning as a journalist & graphic designer to her current role as Executive Director of Jackson Wild, Lisa discusses the importance of drive and passion.
Published 10/22/21
Jake speaks about his early years running a wildlife park, his move into wildlife filmmaking and how he now juggles his work and career.
Published 09/23/21
Casey chats about his early years breaking into the industry, his latest film, and the passion that drives him to make wildlife films.
Published 08/22/21
Jeff discusses filming in Yellowstone, working with Sir David Attenborough & Chris Morgan, and utilizing custom made camera traps to film mountain lions.
Published 07/23/21
Miraca describes her career journey and delves into her process to find and develop story ideas for the BBC's landmark series Planet Earth 3.
Published 06/22/21