
Eyes On: How Hollywood Works
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Podcast Overview
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Ever wonder how a movie actually gets made? Eyes On: How Hollywood Works is the filmmaking podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people who bring films and TV to life, the artists, technicians, and storytellers working up and down the call sheet.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Hosts Chris Hanada and Tanner Kling sit down with the cinematographers, production designers, casting directors, script supervisors, special effects makeup artists, sound designers, puppeteers, VFX artists, and crew whose work you've seen in your favorite movies, even if you've never heard their names. Each episode is an honest, jargon-free conversation about craft, collaboration, career paths, and the wild reality of working in the entertainment industry.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Whether you're a film student trying to break in, a working professional curious about other departments, or just a movie lover who wants to know how the magic really happens, Eyes On gives you a front-row seat to the business and the art of moviemaking. Past guests include script supervisor Hannah Driscoll, casting director Jeff Gafner, production designer Meg Bell, cinematographer Garrett O'Brien, sound designer Mark Camperell, and special effects makeup artist Carleigh Herbert.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">New season drops June 17, 2026. Subscribe now and see Hollywood the way the people who build it do.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">A Retrofit Films production.</p>
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Publishing Since
9/12/2025
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Recent Episodes

December 17, 2025
Season Finale Q&A with Chris & Tanner
In this season finale bonus episode, hosts Chris and Tanner are joined by Eyes On producer Simran Porwal to answer listener questions about everything from on-set attitudes to joining your first union. Eyes On: Conversations with Hollywood Filmmakers will be back next year for season two! In the meantime, if you have a burning question you'd like to hear answered next year, hit us up on any of our social platforms.

December 10, 2025
Eyes On Script Supervisor Hannah Driscoll
Hannah Driscoll is a script supervisor whose unique brain makes her perfectly suited for tracking continuity across Hollywood productions, including Hulu's PEN15, HBO's THE CURSE, and A24’s FRIENDSHIP (starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson). From live-typing actors' ad-libs while simultaneously monitoring multiple cameras to using her color-coded memory system to track missed dialogue lines, Hannah relates the intricate mental gymnastics required to ensure that scenes shot out of order will cut together seamlessly in post-production. Hannah also shares how childhood experiences trained her way of approaching her continuity work, the difference between working on feature films and TV shows, and the realities of working in today's challenging industry climate while maintaining the joy and positivity that makes her, as the hosts describe, "a bright light on set."

December 3, 2025
Eyes On VFX Artist Chris Wells
Chris Wells’ work in the VFX department spans from blockbusters like THE AVENGERS and AVATAR to acclaimed indie films like TAKE SHELTER and LOOPER. Chris shares his journey from wanting to be a forest ranger in rural Georgia to becoming a sought-after VFX producer in Hollywood, and offers his insights into an industry in transition. Chris discusses the dramatic shift in the VFX industry from brick-and-mortar studios to remote freelance work and why he enjoys the creative process on indie films more than massive studio tentpoles. We’ll hear his viewpoint on the future of AI in filmmaking and where the hype separates from reality. Chris doesn’t hold back either as he shares stories about standing up for his crew, what it takes to leave a toxic workplace, and why Southern honesty doesn't always play well in Hollywood.
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- What is Eyes On: How Hollywood Works?
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Ever wonder how a movie actually gets made? Eyes On: How Hollywood Works is the filmmaking podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people who bring films and TV to life, the artists, technicians, and storytellers working up and down the call sheet.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Hosts Chris Hanada and Tanner Kling sit down with the cinematographers, production designers, casting directors, script supervisors, special effects makeup artists, sound designers, puppeteers, VFX artists, and crew whose work you've seen in your favorite movies, even if you've never heard their names. Each episode is an honest, jargon-free conversation about craft, collaboration, career paths, and the wild reality of working in the entertainment industry.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Whether you're a film student trying to break in, a working professional curious about other departments, or just a movie lover who wants to know how the magic really happens, Eyes On gives you a front-row seat to the business and the art of moviemaking. Past guests include script supervisor Hannah Driscoll, casting director Jeff Gafner, production designer Meg Bell, cinematographer Garrett O'Brien, sound designer Mark Camperell, and special effects makeup artist Carleigh Herbert.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">New season drops June 17, 2026. Subscribe now and see Hollywood the way the people who build it do.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">A Retrofit Films production.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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