The Directors Series Podcast
The Directors Series Podcast dives deep into the craft and careers of influential filmmakers, while aiming to further the mission of increasing media literacy and inspiring the next generation of storytellers
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This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines the films and career of director David Fincher, covering his streak of films that defined 90's pop culture and beyond: THE GAME (1997), FIGHT CLUB (1999), PANIC ROOM (2002).
To access the rest of the David Fincher archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA
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About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Spike Lee's careerlong critique of the media in all its forms. Host Cameron Beyl breaks down three Lee films — DO THE RIGHT THING, MALCOLM X, and INSIDE MAN — in pursuit of a deeper understanding of how local radio, print & still journalism, and videotape shape our communities' perceptions and prejudices.
To access more episodes about great directors, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT dives into the films and career of director Christopher Nolan, covering his zeitgeist-defining pair of complex blockbusters: THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) & INCEPTION (2010).
To access the rest of the Christopher Nolan archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA
Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT dives into the films and career of director Christopher Nolan, covering his trailblazing forays into big-budget studio filmmaking: INSOMNIA (2002), BATMAN BEGINS (2005) & THE PRESTIGE (2006).
To access the rest of the Christopher Nolan archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA
Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
This chapter of THE DIRECTORS SERIES' examination into the films and career of director Quentin Tarantino covers his string of supersized works from the mid-2000's: the epic 2-part KILL BILL saga and DEATH PROOF, his contribution to the throwback double-feature experiment, GRINDHOUSE.
Join our Patreon for exclusive access to the rest of the Quentin Tarantino archive: patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines the films and career of director Quentin Tarantino, covering his pair of 90's zeitgeist-defining films, PULP FICTION (1994) and JACKIE BROWN (1997).
Join our Patreon for exclusive access to the rest of the Quentin Tarantino archive: patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines the films and career of director Stanley Kubrick, covering the string of groundbreaking features that solidified his reputation as a master filmmaker: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968), A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971), BARRY LYNDON (1975). THE SHINING (1980)
To access the rest of the Stanley Kubrick archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
CAPTIVE HEARTS is the second chapter of THE DIRECTORS SERIES' examination into the films and career of director Sofia Coppola, covering her twin portraits of melancholy in isolation, LOST IN TRANSLATION (2003) and MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006).
To access the rest of the Sofia Coppola archive in our Directors Series Vault, check out our Patreon! patreon.com/directorsseries
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a multimedia show hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA
Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Kelly Reichardt's singular viewpoint on the archetypes and lived realities of the American West. Host Cameron Beyl breaks down three of Reichardt's films — FIRST COW, MEEK'S CUTOFF, and CERTAIN WOMEN — in a bid to navigate the rich-counter history behind our national frontier myths.
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Instagram: @cameronbeyl
For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Jump into The Directors Series Vault with this fifth episode of our multi-part documentary series on Martin Scorsese, covering his career-defining crime drama TAXI DRIVER (1976) and NEW YORK, NEW YORK (1977)-- the ambitious modern musical that threw his turbulent rise into a harrowing tailspin.
Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a multimedia show hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.
Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com
Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA
Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios
About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com
About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com