Award winning Gaffer/Lighting Director Jeffrey M. Hamel is joined by nephew and industry newbie Brandon Hamel to discuss the film and television industry. Every week Reel Insider News will bring you bold insights from the people behind the media we watch everyday.
On this episode of Reel Insider News the boys talk about some recent losses in the industry, how Nolan feels about Tenet’s reception, what Disney and Warner Brothers are doing to stay afloat, and some insights about the industry in New England. Then they interrogate the oldie about the differences between working in TV and film and working with live events.
6 Oct 2020
RIN 11: Broadcast Engineer Ruben Garcia
On this episode of Reel Insider News the boys talk about Tenet’s reception at the in-person box office, a new production springing up in Mass, news about a new film chronicling the making of the Godfather, the next step for film in the 21st century, a massive deal in an adjacent industry, how Black Panther has inspired other filmmakers of color, and how Disney is teaming up with an up-and-coming Spanish production company. Then they interview broadcast engineer Ruben Garcia about keeping our tv channels afloat.
23 Sept 2020
RIN 10: Checking up on Georgia
We’re back! On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys talk over the heart-breaking death of Chadwick Boseman, the release of the live-action Mulan remake, and the impact of film production waste. Then we touch base with Geoff Dann about how things have been going down in Georgia.
16 Aug 2020
RIN 9: Central Booking Manager Tim Van Patten
On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys discuss some news straight from the Department of Justice, how Apple is planning on competing with other streaming services, a new A24 animated show, and an update on Mulan. Then we’ll talk to Tim Van Patten who has managed a Boston based film and television production scheduling service for the past 27 years.
30 Jul 2020
RIN 8: Scott Gregory
On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys report on some industry professionals who have passed recently, the state of Tenet’s release, some drama with Ellen, how NBCUniversal and AMC are planning to stay afloat, and a new drama coming to HBO. Then they interview the show’s first producer, Scott Gregory, about working on the first union gig in Massachusetts since the shutdown.
23 Jul 2020
RIN 7: The New Normal
On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys talk about a recent announcement from Warner Brothers, how Beijing theaters are planning to reopen, the Russo Brother’s new project, a massive documentary project being produced by Ridley Scott, and an update from Geoff Dann. Then Brandon interviews Jeff about the experience of working on a set with the COVID guidelines in effect.
15 Jul 2020
RIN 6: Director/Director of Photography Peter Nelson
On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys have updates on a few more members of the community who’ve sadly passed, a new show coming to Amazon Studios in the next few years, predictions on how post production will be handled in the near future, and how New York and Britain are reacting to revitalizing the local populace. Then, Brandon and Jeff interview Director Peter Nelson about his first feature documentary: “The Pollinators” and his storied career. The website for the documentary is: thepollinators.net (http://thepollinators.net/) and you can find the film at: https://geni.us/ThePollinators (https://geni.us/ThePollinators).
30 Jun 2020
RIN 5: Key Grip Eric Boyle
On this episode of Reel Insider News, the boys discuss the death of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Sony’s efforts to help during the pandemic, the condition of AMC and Regal Cinemas, two new shows from Netflix and Apple TV, and discuss Georgia’s imminent future. Then Jeff and Brandon interview industry veteran Eric Boyle about the life and times of a rock-star turned key grip. If you're interested in vintage drums, check out Eric's vintage drum eBay shop: https://www.ebay.com/str/drumjunkiesdrumshop (https://www.ebay.com/str/drumjunkiesdrumshop)
25 Jun 2020
RIN 4: Production Designer Marcus Abbott
On this episode of Reel Insider News, Brandon discusses the fact that three industry giants sadly passed over the week, a new PBS documentary focusing on Toni Morrison, Spain planning on attracting more film crews to the country, a new screenlife film, LA’s COVID guidelines, Georgia reopening production, and the release of Hamilton on Disney Plus. Then, Brandon and Jeff interview Marcus Abbott about the modern position of theatrical productions.
17 Jun 2020
RIN 3: Checking up on the Industry
On this episode of Reel Insider News, Brandon and Jeff discuss Jurassic World resuming production, the prevalence of automated camera equipment, the rise of internet based broadcasting and what 511 epidemiologists have to say about social distancing. Then, Brandon picks Jeff's mind on how someone can get their start in the industry.
12 Jun 2020
RIN 2: Atlanta Rigging Gaffer Geoff Dann
On this episode of Reel Insider News, Brandon and Jeff discuss California and Chicago’s current status, the rise of screenlife films, Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse 2, and a newly free DAW. Our guest this week is Geoff Dann, a Rigging Gaffer currently based in Atlanta, who offers his insights into how lightning departments are going to be affected by the new COVID guidelines.
9 Jun 2020
RIN 1: Executive Director of Film Florida John Lux
On this episode of Reel Insider News, Brandon and Jeff discuss the upcoming Percy Jackson show coming to Disney Plus, a new Rocky documentary, Netflix's new production hub in New Mexico, AMC's response to the pandemic, and the UK's reopening of film production. Our guest this week is John Lux, Film Florida's executive director, who chimes in with his perspective of how Florida's film industry will respond to the virus guidelines.
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