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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 the way—helping you navigate your own ascent on the film ladder.
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S1E15 #15 - How To Be A 1st Assistant Director
Send us a textIn 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,…
S1E14 #14 - How To Be A Hollywood Stand-In
Send us a textJoin 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.…
S1E13 #13 - How to be a Film Editor (Scripted Television)
Send us a textJoin 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…
S1E12 #12 - How to be a Camera Loader
Send us a textIn 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.…
S1E11 #11 - How to be a Set Lighting Technician
Send us a textIn this conversation, Froy Madrigal, a set lighting technician, shares insights into his role in the film industry, discussing the responsibilities, challenges, and daily operations of…
S1E10 #10 - How to be an Assistant Production Coordinator
Send us a textIn this conversation, Sarah Himes, an Assistant Production Coordinator, shares her journey in the film industry, detailing the multifaceted role of an APC, the challenges of production,…
S1E9 #9 - How to be a Set Dec Coordinator
Send us a textIn this insightful episode of Film Ladder, I sit down with Darby Abraham, an accomplished Set Dec Coordinator whose credits include The Outsider, The Walking Dead, and Civil War. Darby…
S1E8 #8 - How To Be A Line Producer Assistant
Send us a textIn this special solo episode, join me as I take the mic alone to share my journey from film school in Chicago to becoming a line producer's assistant in Atlanta. Discover the ins and…
S1E7 #7 - How to be a Key Makeup Artist
Send us a textIn this episode of Film Ladder, we dive into the world of film and TV makeup artistry with Sylvia Ramos, a seasoned key makeup artist. Sylvia shares her journey from working at Sephora…
S1E6 #6 - How to be a Key Grip
Send us a textJoin Lexi on the Film Ladder Podcast as she sits down with Luis Pagan, a key grip with an impressive portfolio including projects like "Tell Me Lies" and "Scream 7." In this episode,…
S1E5 #5 - How to be an Assistant Location Manager
Send us a textJoin Lexi as she dives into the world of film locations with Kyle Snipes, an Assistant Location Manager whose credits include "Bad Boys 4," "Tulsa King," and "The Pickup." Discover the…
S1E4 #4 - How to be an Assistant Costume Designer
Send us a textIn this episode Lexi is joined by Valeria Chelala, an assistant costume designer. She shares her journey in the film industry -- detailing the multifaceted role of costume design, the…
S1E3 #3 - How to be a 2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Send us a textDive into the dynamic world of film production with Lauren Candela, a seasoned second second assistant director. With credits including "The Menu," "Manhunt," and the upcoming "Alien…
S1E1 #1 - How to be a Showrunner's Assistant
Send us a textJoin Lexi on Film Ladder as she chats with Jason Sheradsky, a showrunner's assistant with credits on "Get Out," "Good Girls," and "Grosse Pointe Garden Society." Discover the ins and…
S1E2 #2 - How to be a Digital Utility
Send us a textJoin Lexi in this insightful episode chatting with Ryanne Whyte, a digital utility in the camera department, whose credits include Dynasty and Jackpot!. Discover what it takes to excel…
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Film Ladder has published 15 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Film Interviews.
Film Ladder is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.
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