Episode 152 of The Filmumentaries Podcast—from @filmumentaries.bsky.social—is out now! This one is part one of two with John Goodson — legendary model maker, digital artist, and a man who spent more than three decades at ILM.
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Check out my latest article for ILM. www.ilm.com/john-knoll-i...
Check out my latest episode with VFX legend Ian Hunter. https://filmumentaries.com/2026/06/ep-151-ian-hunter-vfx-supervisor-on-cameron-burton-and-more/
Episode 151 is up. This time I chat with legendary VFX Supervisor, Ian Hunter! We had such a great conversation about his amazing career. https://filmumentaries.com/2026/06/ep-151-ian-hunter-vfx-supervisor-on-cameron-burton-and-more/
Films Mentioned on The Filmumentaries Podcast - my list on @letterboxd: boxd.it/ULcty
Films Mentioned on The Filmumentaries Podcast.
Here's a list of films mentioned on The Filmumentaries Podcast. A twice monthly podcast about film history, hosted by Jamie Benning. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-filmumentaries-podcast/id15225521...
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For episode 150, I spoke with David Dozoretz, pioneer of Pre-vis at ILM and Persistance of Vision about his work. He was there building the bridge between analogue and digital filmmaking as the change was happenning. Another fascinating one. https://youtu.be/bBPO3o_aoj0?si=AZOMJaxsOqSZOddH
I've been quietly building an archive of nearly 50 episodes on special & visual effects - ILM legends, practical creature artists, matte painters, stop-motion masters… It's basically a masterclass hiding in a podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/1rT6sITSUggrbbSFUrXZsa?si=04ea060bcca2424a
New episode out now. I sit down with FX legend Craig Caton-Largent - Jurassic Park raptor puppeteer, ET's 20-year caretaker, Digital Domain co-founder. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-craig-caton-largent-puppeteering-raptors-caring-for-et-co-founding-digital-domain--71956474
It's that time of year again! #STARWARS! Just a reminder that both of my books are available on Amazon. The second was penned with my fellow #Jedi, @filmumentaries.bsky.social. Some great stuff for nerds like us! Check 'em out. #MTFBWY
In my latest episode, I chat with model maker Jim Davidson (Terminator 2, Batman Returns, Titanic). We talk breaking into the industry, building and destroying miniatures, and the shift to CGI. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/BqFxlq2eG1A?si=3ma8Oa7CZWxsfRnd
Patrons can now listen to the latest episode. No.148 with model maker Jim Davidson.
Go join Jamie's patreon! He'a doing a huge amount of work in securing interviews with important, yet unsung heroes (and big names as well) in the film world.
Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast@filmumentaries.bsky.social · 4mo agoI need more patrons! I currently have 117 out of a targeted 200. If you love my podcast, please consider helping it's future existence. Patreon.com/jamiebenning Thank you!
Are any of you lovely folks heading to NAB in Vegas? I'll be there on the EVS stand. Come say hi.
Episode 147 of The Filmumentaries Podcast with model maker John Duncan. From building cardboard models as a kid to nearly 15 years at ILM, working on Star Wars, Star Trek, Galaxy Quest, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AgJBgRv0TQ&t=11s
Hey Patrons on patreon.com/jamiebenning - Your new ad-free episode is up. Episode 147 - John Duncan - Model Maker Extraordinaire. We talk Star Wars, Star Trek, Pirates, Galaxy Quest and more…
I need more patrons! I currently have 117 out of a targeted 200. If you love my podcast, please consider helping it's future existence. Patreon.com/jamiebenning Thank you!
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Big props to @filmumentaries.bsky.social for this wonderful discussion with Don Bies, a former archivist at Lucasfilm and VFX artist at ILM. This is a must-listen for fans of Regal Robot's Archive Collection.
From Roger Corman to Stan Winston, Tom Woodruff to James Cameron. Just a few names mentioned in my latest episode with creature effects legend Alec Gillis. Listen now! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0encCHFmrBNg1kdayAOlC9?si=EhxuHce8SeylUnRGDx7j1g
In my latest episode I chat with practical creature effects master, Alec Gillis! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/145-alec-gillis-special-creature-effects-artist/id1522552119?i=1000755717212
A few shots from our recent LA trip. We got to interview some amazing people. Huge thanks to all the folks that donated to the GoFundMe. Our Joe Alves documentary has really levelled up!
Randy could've voice doubled for Darth Vader.
Episode 144 is up! This time I chat with Director of Sound at Skywalker Sound - Randy Thom! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1...
144 - Randy Thom - Director of Sound at Skywalker Sound
Podcast Episode · The Filmumentaries Podcast · 10/02/2026 · 1h 4m
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Go beyond the gates of Skywalker Ranch with @filmumentaries.bsky.social, @prefecttiming.bsky.social, and @claytonsandell.com to the heart of Skywalker Sound, the industry-leading post-production company founded by George Lucas, occupying a picturesque corner of this iconic property. jedine.ws/3n3p
Beyond the Gates of Skywalker Ranch to the Heart of Skywalker Sound - Jedi News
Jamie Benning, Mark Newbold, and Clayton Sandell go beyond the gates of Skywalker Ranch to the heart of Skywalker Sound, the industry-leading post-production company founded by George Lucas occupying ...
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Delighted to be in this position in the UK Film Interview charts!
