The Shane’s Inner Circle Podcast is hosted by Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut. Shane has been making Hollywood films since the late 90s, and has made his mark in the industry with his ingenuity as a Director of Photography. Lydia Hurlbut is CEO of Hurlbut Visuals, a company designed by filmmakers for filmmakers to assist in mentorship, networking, and filmmaking knowledge. The Hurlbut’s mentor filmmakers of all levels of experience. This podcast focuses on the film industry, lighting techniques, camera tech, blocking, pre-production planning, theory, leadership, the importance of community, and wellness. All centered around helping you have a long prosperous career.
What I’ve learned over the last 25+ years is to be “flexible” because each shoot is going to be different. I’ve had shoots that are easy and shoots th...
Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with some of the best crews, mentors, and leaders in my day-to-day. Working in the film industry is no easy ta...
Being a filmmaker can be demanding creatively, logistically, and personally. Throughout the years, Lydia and I have always tried to stay true to ourse...
The end of each year is always a time to reflect on what you have accomplished, what has changed, and where you are hopefully going. For Lydia and mys...
What’s beautiful about this industry is that everyone has their own unique approach to handling creative situations and business choices. Over the cou...
Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty J...
Women in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty J...
Your reel in the film industry is the one constant you are always going to have to face. This is your identity, your style, your passion, and those th...
When you begin your career as a filmmaker, you tend to only consider shots, the art behind the craft, and all of the creatives choices you are ready t...
As a cinematographer, I have always been influenced and inspired by light. To me, light makes my job fresh, new, and exciting. Not everything about li...