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The Rough Cut Club

The Rough Cut Club

Written by: CinemaStory
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Your backstage pass into the world of filmmaking. Join Joey Nicotra, an experienced DP, and Shane Reitzammer, the visionary behind CinemaStory Productions, for weekly conversations with freelance filmmakers from across the globe. Explore the untold stories and insights that shaped their cinematic view before the final cut. With over 20 years of combined experience in film production, their works spanning commercial, corporate, music video, wedding, and narrative film, join Joey and Shane as they guide you through the art and business of filmmaking. Follow along on IG & YouTube https://www.instagram.com/theroughcutclub/ and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ3i0dhPZ6_AmUx3NFCWUg Check out CinemaStory https://www.instagram.com/cinemastoryproductions/ and https://www.cinema-story.com/ Connect with Joey Nicotra https://www.instagram.com/joeynicotra/ Connect with Shane Reitzammer https://www.instagram.com/shanereitzammer/Copyright 2025 CinemaStory Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Everyone Wants a Production Company But No One Wants to Do the Work feat. Matt Brundige of Brundige Creative
    Jul 3 2025

    Everyone wants the glory of running a production company… but few are willing to grind through the unglamorous jobs it takes to get there.

    In this episode, filmmaker and founder of Brundige Creative, Matt Brundige, gets real about what it actually takes to succeed in the creative industry. From jumping into any role on set to learning the business by doing the jobs no one else wanted, Matt breaks down the mindset, grit, and collaboration it took to build his company from the ground up.

    We cover the early days of his film career, how he built a team, kept chaos off set, and led his first feature film with limited resources and maximum pressure. This isn’t the sugar-coated version of creative entrepreneurship — it’s the truth behind building something that lasts.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Truth About Being a 1st AC with Wili Estrada
    Apr 12 2025

    From studio cameras to film sets, today’s guest is Willie—a camera assistant whose journey started as a kid behind the lens at his dad’s TV station. After studying radio, then pivoting into cinematography, he found his place behind the scenes, supporting DPs and bringing productions to life. Slide into this episode where Willie shares how passion projects shaped his career, what he looks for when hiring, and why staying ready and humble is everything.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Raised in a Gear House: How Jack Mayo is Carving a Path Beyond the Rental Family Business
    Feb 4 2025

    From live sports to cinematic shots, today’s guest is Jack Mayo—a man who’s been in the game almost as long as he’s been in school. Starting with high school sports, Jack made his way into the world of broadcasting. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane as he shares stories from his journey, his family’s production legacy, and his “run-and-gun” approach to video production today.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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