The Filmumentaries™ Podcast - Jamie Benning

I'm very proud to say that my latest article for @ILMVFX has been published today. Please check it out. ilm.com/ilm-evolutions…

Peter Kuran, the wizard of special and visual effects, shares his incredible, practical approach to creating The Thing’s iconic titles.

Happy birthday to producer Howard Kazanjian. Here's my interview with him back on episode 38! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/38-…

Great insights from Ridley Scott's former right-hand man, Ivor Powell. youtu.be/vsCOYg7yVkk?si…

For part 2 of my article for ILM, I spoke to their animation leads about their return to feature animation with Ultraman: Rising and Transformers One. From stylised storytelling to emotional robots, ILM is pushing boundaries once again. ilm.com/ilm-evolutions… #ILM50 #VFX

If every listener chipped in $1 a month, The Filmumentaries Podcast would be secure for years. That’s just $12 a year to keep these behind-the-scenes stories alive. If you value it, please consider joining – it really does make all the difference. Patreon.com/jamiebenning

Episode 131 - I talk with director Phil Hawkins about his journey from VHS home movies to commercials, indie features, and the viral Star Wars: Origins. We also dive into his latest feature adventure, Robin and the Hoods. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/131…

Have you checked out part one of my @ILMVFX animation article? Part 2 is coming soon! ilm.com/ilm-evolutions…

I seem to be good at projects that aren't financially viable. My feature length Filmumentaries. My long form, conversation podcast. And making a documentary about a production designer. But hey, I love doing them all. So that's all that matters really.

John Carpenter's "The THING" is 42 years old today! Here's VFX expert Peter Kuran talking about that iconic opening sequence in episode 75 of The Filmumentaries Podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/75-…

Absolutely love the BFI episodes that @jamieswb does and to have one on the recent screening of Star Wars is a real treat podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Happy to be a part of it!

We're excited to introduce a brand-new article series titled "ILM Evolutions" on ILM.com! The exclusive series explores a range of visual effects disciplines and highlights from Industrial Light & Magic’s first 50 years of innovative storytelling. We start with…

40 years ago, Back to the Future roared into cinemas at 88MPH! Explore some behind-the-scenes selects of the DeLorean time machine miniature built by ILM, featuring camera operator Ray Gilberti, and model makers Ira Keeler and Steve Gawley.

Rest in peace Ken Colley, Admiral Piett #AdmiralPiett #KennethColley #StarWars #FanthaTracks Admiral Piett actor Ken Colley has passed away. fantha.news/5blfq

You can now listen to the @BFI "The Star Wars Influence" panel that I was part of, in the latest episode of the podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/129…

We made the last ferry to Martha's Vineyard!

£500 to go with one day remaining!

With just a couple of days to go before the trip, we are less than £900 off our target! Please help if you can! gofundme.com/f/not-your-ave…