Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast
@filmumentaries.bsky.social
"Jamie Benning | Host of The Filmumentaries Podcast | In-depth chats with behind-the-scenes film artists | Writer for ILM and Skywalker Sound"
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Big thanks to the folks at Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver for making me feel so welcome this week.
And to the amazing people I had the fortune to interview for my upcoming article.
And to the amazing people I had the fortune to interview for my upcoming article.
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Big thanks to the folks at Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver for making me feel so welcome this week.
And to the amazing people I had the fortune to interview for my upcoming article.
And to the amazing people I had the fortune to interview for my upcoming article.
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I was listening to this GREAT 2023 interview from @filmumentaries.bsky.social today with DVD producer and VFX Supervisor Van Ling! Just a wonderful discussion and I’m looking forward to listening to the DVD “Extra” episode from Jamie!
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Film Interviews Podcast · Updated Biweekly · The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and cr...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I was listening to this GREAT 2023 interview from @filmumentaries.bsky.social today with DVD producer and VFX Supervisor Van Ling! Just a wonderful discussion and I’m looking forward to listening to the DVD “Extra” episode from Jamie!
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Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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The lovely short Garrick Hagon (aka Biggs Darklighter) documentary by @filmumentaries.bsky.social is now on YouTube for all to see here:
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I had the pleasure of virtually rebuilding the Yavin base map table for a shot.
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I had the pleasure of virtually rebuilding the Yavin base map table for a shot.
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The lovely short Garrick Hagon (aka Biggs Darklighter) documentary by @filmumentaries.bsky.social is now on YouTube for all to see here:
youtu.be/Qe2iHAqczGo?...
I had the pleasure of virtually rebuilding the Yavin base map table for a shot.
youtu.be/Qe2iHAqczGo?...
I had the pleasure of virtually rebuilding the Yavin base map table for a shot.
Does anyone have any (cheap but decent) recommendations on where to stay in Vancouver for a couple of nights, please?
October 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Does anyone have any (cheap but decent) recommendations on where to stay in Vancouver for a couple of nights, please?
Ever wondered what the story is behind this photo?
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October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Ever wondered what the story is behind this photo?
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ILM Animation, From Rotoscoping to Rango. Part one explores 50 yrs of innovation in animation, from lightsabers and go-motion to Jurassic Park and the studio’s first fully animated feature. Insights from Chris Casady, Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.
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ILM Evolutions: Animation, From Rotoscoping to ‘Rango’
New series exploring ILM's 50-year legacy kicks off with new interviews featuring original Star Wars animator Chris Cassidy and current ILM animation supervisors Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
ILM Animation, From Rotoscoping to Rango. Part one explores 50 yrs of innovation in animation, from lightsabers and go-motion to Jurassic Park and the studio’s first fully animated feature. Insights from Chris Casady, Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.
www.ilm.com/ilm-evolutio...
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Thanks to your support, we filmed in Martha’s Vineyard for Not Your Average Joe, our doc on legendary production designer Joe Alves.
Next, we aim to interview Spielberg, Carpenter, Dean Cundey & Lea Thompson. We need your help again please!
Donate/share gofund.me/292e78c59
Next, we aim to interview Spielberg, Carpenter, Dean Cundey & Lea Thompson. We need your help again please!
Donate/share gofund.me/292e78c59
September 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Thanks to your support, we filmed in Martha’s Vineyard for Not Your Average Joe, our doc on legendary production designer Joe Alves.
Next, we aim to interview Spielberg, Carpenter, Dean Cundey & Lea Thompson. We need your help again please!
Donate/share gofund.me/292e78c59
Next, we aim to interview Spielberg, Carpenter, Dean Cundey & Lea Thompson. We need your help again please!
Donate/share gofund.me/292e78c59
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Don't forget that these exclusive Jabba the Hutt prints are just £8 at my Etsy shop. Buy one and get it signed at a convention!
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September 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Don't forget that these exclusive Jabba the Hutt prints are just £8 at my Etsy shop. Buy one and get it signed at a convention!
etsy.me/3VHuV6x
etsy.me/3VHuV6x
Three copies of my book have been released by the Evil Empire and are for sale for just £16 including UK postage. Drop me a DM if interested.
September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Three copies of my book have been released by the Evil Empire and are for sale for just £16 including UK postage. Drop me a DM if interested.
This is for sale on my ebay shop (www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19771480...)
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - Taschen Book Unboxing with Jamie Benning... youtu.be/Co1k9MMjk2I?... via @YouTube
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - Taschen Book Unboxing with Jamie Benning... youtu.be/Co1k9MMjk2I?... via @YouTube
September 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This is for sale on my ebay shop (www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19771480...)
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - Taschen Book Unboxing with Jamie Benning... youtu.be/Co1k9MMjk2I?... via @YouTube
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - Taschen Book Unboxing with Jamie Benning... youtu.be/Co1k9MMjk2I?... via @YouTube
I've dropped prices on The Filmumentaries Podcast merch store!
Go take a look!
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Go take a look!
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September 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I've dropped prices on The Filmumentaries Podcast merch store!
Go take a look!
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Go take a look!
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Thanks so much!
A great episode of @filmumentaries.bsky.social podcast, this. Jamie interviewing Nigel Smith and recording segments of one of his excellent-sounding cinema tours.
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135 - Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith
Podcast Episode · The Filmumentaries Podcast · 23/09/2025 · 36m
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September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thanks so much!
How important to you is your local cinema?
Listen to my latest episode - My conversation with cinema historian Nigel Smith. filmumentaries.com/2025/09/epis...
Listen to my latest episode - My conversation with cinema historian Nigel Smith. filmumentaries.com/2025/09/epis...
Episode 135 – Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith – Filmumentaries
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September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
How important to you is your local cinema?
Listen to my latest episode - My conversation with cinema historian Nigel Smith. filmumentaries.com/2025/09/epis...
Listen to my latest episode - My conversation with cinema historian Nigel Smith. filmumentaries.com/2025/09/epis...
We are pushing to fund the next step of our Joe Alves documentary! Please share! gofund.me/85db365f8
Donate to Not Your Average Joe - A feature-length documentary, organized by Jamie Benning
Hello everyone!
With our Martha's Vineyard trip complete, made p… Jamie Benning needs your support for Not Your Average Joe - A feature-length documentary
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September 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We are pushing to fund the next step of our Joe Alves documentary! Please share! gofund.me/85db365f8
Ross of the @thedailyjaws.bsky.social interviewed me for their 50th anniversairy series. You can watch it here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpp6...
Jamie Benning JAWS 50th Anniversary Interview
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September 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ross of the @thedailyjaws.bsky.social interviewed me for their 50th anniversairy series. You can watch it here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpp6...
Don't forget the podcast merch store! filmumentaries.creator-spring.com
Filmumentaries
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September 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Don't forget the podcast merch store! filmumentaries.creator-spring.com
That time the Monty Python crew and the Star Wars cast hung out in St Johns Wood, London in 1979. Liquor, laughter and smiles (some on-screen) ensued. @ericidle.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social
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Carrie, The Pythons and The Stones (and The Beatle(s)) – Filmumentaries
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September 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
That time the Monty Python crew and the Star Wars cast hung out in St Johns Wood, London in 1979. Liquor, laughter and smiles (some on-screen) ensued. @ericidle.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social
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Just got this from the great Lorne Peterson.
September 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Just got this from the great Lorne Peterson.
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Film fans, and filmmaking fans! Be sure to listen and subscribe to Jamie’s amazing podcast series. Support independent podcasting!
Started The Filmumentaries Podcast 5 years ago with zero plan, just curiosity.
It’s since taken me to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm, a BFI panel, and Martha’s Vineyard (to film for my Joe Alves documentary).
Sometimes making your own luck is just showing up and saying “yes.”
It’s since taken me to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm, a BFI panel, and Martha’s Vineyard (to film for my Joe Alves documentary).
Sometimes making your own luck is just showing up and saying “yes.”
September 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Film fans, and filmmaking fans! Be sure to listen and subscribe to Jamie’s amazing podcast series. Support independent podcasting!
So great to finally hear @markhamillofficial.bsky.social on @marcmaron.bsky.social's WTF!
September 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
So great to finally hear @markhamillofficial.bsky.social on @marcmaron.bsky.social's WTF!
How @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and a marionette got Dave Barclay the Yoda job on The Empire Strikes Back.
September 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and a marionette got Dave Barclay the Yoda job on The Empire Strikes Back.