Frame By Frame

About Frame By Frame

Frame By Frame is a filmmaking podcast for commercial directors, documentary filmmakers, and creative professionals building careers in the industry. Hosted by 4x Emmy Award winner Daniel Mogg — director for Nike, Alaska Airlines, NBC Sports Sunday Night Football, and multiple Olympics. Each episode goes behind the scenes with the people actually doing it — Netflix documentary directors, Super Bowl-winning coaches, and working filmmakers at the top of their craft. Guests include Tony Dungy, Liam Hughes (Aaron Rodgers Netflix doc), and directors who've worked with LeBron James, Mahomes, and Russell Wilson. If you're a filmmaker who wants to build a career that lasts — this is the show.

Publisher

Daniel Mogg

Category

arts · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jan 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   How Do You Direct a Documentary About Nick Saban? | Russell Dinallo

   What does it take to tell the story of one of the greatest coaches in college football history? Director Russell Dinallo joins Daniel Mogg on Frame By Frame to take us behind the scenes of ESPN’s six-part Nick Saban documentary. From pitching Saban at his lake house to spending more than 20 hours interviewing the legendary coach, Russell shares the creative process behind a documentary two years in the making. We explore how his team uncovered never-before-seen footage of the famous Jalen Hurts–Tua Tagovailoa halftime decision, captured an unexpectedly emotional interview with Julio Jones, and shaped hundreds of hours of interviews and archival footage into a compelling series. Along the way, Russell breaks down the art of documentary interviewing, earning a subject’s trust, making bold creative decisions, and finding the human stories behind larger-than-life figures. Whether you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or fan of great documentaries, this episode is a fascinating look at what goes into making a premium sports documentary. In This Episode Pitching Nick Saban and earning his trust Conducting seven interviews totaling more than 20 hours Finding compelling characters and emotional moments Uncovering never-before-seen archival footage Structuring and editing a six-part documentary series Designing cinematic documentary interviews Lessons from ESPN’s E60 and advice for aspiring filmmakers Episode Chapters 00:00 — Introduction: Directing the Nick Saban Documentary 00:59 — How Russell Landed the Project 02:44 — Pitching Nick Saban at His Lake House 04:40 — Discovering the Characters Behind Saban 06:47 — The Art of Documentary Pre-Interviews 08:32 — What Filmmakers Can Learn From Nick Saban 10:34 — Seven Interviews and 20+ Hours With Saban 12:06 — Organizing a Massive Documentary Production 13:22 — Interviewing Football’s Biggest Names 14:43 — Finding Unexpected Documentary Characters 16:20 — The Importance of Miss Terry 19:31 — Uncovering Never-Before-Seen Alabama Footage 22:21 — Crafting Dramatic Moments in the Edit 24:59 — Capturing Julio Jones’ Emotional Interview 27:19 — Taking Creative Risks in Documentary Filmmaking 29:09 — Designing Cinematic Documentary Interviews 30:55 — Lessons From ESPN’s E60 33:21 — Advice for Aspiring Documentary Filmmakers 34:40 — The Two-Year Production Timeline 36:03 — The Future of Sports Documentaries 37:11 — Finding Fresh Ideas as a Director About Frame By Frame Frame By Frame is a filmmaking podcast hosted by Emmy Award-winning director Daniel Mogg. Each episode goes behind the scenes with the directors, cinematographers, and creative minds shaping today’s most compelling films, documentaries, and commercials. When You're Ready 📬: Frame By Frame Dispatch Newsletter (Creative Inspiration) (http://www.danielmogg.com/join) 🎥: Daniel's Recommended Production Gear List (http://www.danielmogg.com/join) CONNECT 🐦 Connect on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/djmogg) 📸 Connect on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/danieljmogg) 💼 Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mogg-04b55940/) 📹 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DanielMogg) 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with filmmakers, creatives, and industry insiders! SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameApple) 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameSpotify) When You're Ready 📬: Frame By Frame Dispatch Newsletter (Creative Inspiration) (http://www.danielmogg.com/join) SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameApple) 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameSpotify) CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/danieljmogg) 💼 Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mogg-04b55940/) 📹 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DanielMogg) 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with filmmakers, creatives, and industry insiders!

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   How NFL Films Shoots Hard Knocks with DP Hannah Epstein

   How does NFL Films create some of the most iconic images in sports? On this episode of Frame By Frame, Daniel sits down with NFL Films cinematographer Hannah Epstein, DP of Hard Knocks with the Seattle Seahawks, to go behind the camera of one of the biggest productions in sports. Hannah breaks down the making of the JSN “Silver Surfer” sequence, capturing Sam Darnold’s spiral at extreme slow motion, and how NFL Films approached photographing the Pacific Northwest. She also takes us inside the massive operation behind Hard Knocks — from a 35-person field crew to shooting 12–14 hour days and turning around an episode every week. They also nerd out on the tools of the trade, including the ARRI Alexa 35 Extreme, shooting at 660fps, NFL Films’ incredibly rare 33:1 lens, and how Hannah developed her signature style using negative space, abstraction and emotional moments away from the football. Plus, Hannah shares her journey from being rejected from the NFL Films internship program twice to eventually becoming a staff cinematographer and DP — and what she’s learned about breaking into sports filmmaking along the way. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:57 — Breaking down the JSN “Silver Surfer” sequence 04:09 — Capturing Sam Darnold’s spiral in extreme slow motion 06:00 — Advice for learning to shoot football 07:11 — Capturing the look of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest 08:18 — Inside the massive Hard Knocks production machine 11:23 — How Hannah assigns the Hard Knocks camera crews 12:14 — Hannah’s specialty as a cinematographer 12:41 — Finding fresh ways to photograph football 15:05 — The six-week Hard Knocks marathon 16:34 — Hannah’s favorite moments from the Seahawks season 18:28 — Hannah’s journey into NFL Films 21:22 — How NFL Films trains its cinematographers 23:22 — Why NFL Films was always the goal 24:14 — The football shot Hannah is still chasing 25:14 — Developing a signature visual style 26:11 — Where NFL Films cinematographers find inspiration 27:16 — ARRI Alexa 35 vs. AMIRA 28:39 — Shooting the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory 30:05 — Hard Knocks vs. Quarterback and Receiver 31:19 — Hannah’s advice for aspiring sports filmmakers Frame By Frame is a podcast about the craft behind great filmmaking, hosted by director Daniel Mogg. When You're Ready 📬: Frame By Frame Dispatch Newsletter (Creative Inspiration) (http://www.danielmogg.com/join) SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameApple) 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameSpotify) CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/danieljmogg) 💼 Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mogg-04b55940/) 📹 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DanielMogg) 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with filmmakers, creatives, and industry insiders!

3. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Inside Rory McIlroy’s “The Master’s Wait” with Director Drea Cooper

   Emmy-winning filmmaker Drea Cooper joins Frame By Frame to break down his latest documentary, The Master’s Wait, about Rory McIlroy, The Masters, and the long emotional road to winning at Augusta National Golf Club. In this conversation, Drea shares what it was like being at the Masters for Rory’s latest win, how the film came together, and how he approached telling a story that was bigger than golf. If you’re interested in sports documentaries, Rory McIlroy, The Masters, Augusta National, or the craft of documentary filmmaking, this episode is for you. Timestamps 0:00 Cold open: Augusta goes from dream to haunted house 0:52 Intro: Drea Cooper on The Master’s Wait and Rory’s back-to-back moment 2:09 What it was like being at the Masters in person 2:45 Augusta with no phones and why it feels different 4:37 How The Master’s Wait came together 6:19 Drea’s sports background and prepping to tell Rory’s story 9:00 What Rory McIlroy was like to work with in a documentary setting 10:33 Filming re-creations at Augusta and visualizing Rory’s mental game 14:44 The “pinch me” moments filming with Rory at Augusta and in Northern Ireland 19:30 Rory’s parents, the archive, and the interviews that unlocked the film 26:38 Why Drea chose a direct-to-camera interview style 28:44 The universal lesson in Rory’s story: persistence, instinct, and not giving up 32:06 How Drea has built range across documentaries and commercial directing 33:39 Advice for first-time feature documentary directors 36:11 Imposter syndrome, trusting your instincts, and staying open to curveballs When You're Ready 📬: Frame By Frame Dispatch Newsletter (Creative Inspiration) (http://www.danielmogg.com/join) 🎥: Daniel's Recommended Production Gear List (http://www.danielmogg.com/join) CONNECT 🐦 Connect on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/djmogg) 📸 Connect on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/danieljmogg) 💼 Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mogg-04b55940/) 📹 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DanielMogg) 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with filmmakers, creatives, and industry insiders! SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameApple) 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify (https://bit.ly/FrameByFrameSpotify)

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YouTube views

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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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