Picture's Up!

by David George

On a film set, when the AD call's "Rehearsal's Up" it signals that it is time for rehearsal to begin, and when he/she calls "Picture's Up" it signals that rehearsal is over and it is time to begin filming. This podcast is about transitioning from interest in a career in film, to having a career in film.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Dave Buehrle - The office side of production

    Dave Buehrle - The office side of production

    The office is not the place many people imagine when they conjure a vision of what it is like to work in the film industry, but it's a critical hub and without people like Dave Beurhle, the train would soon run off the tracks. Dave has worked on some of the biggest films in the industry, including Fast & Furious, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Amazing Spider-man, 42, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. He's got amazing stories to tell! Make sure to check out his IMDB listing!

  • Season 2

  • John Vinson - New Orleans based dolly/rigging/best boy/company grip

    John Vinson - New Orleans based dolly/rigging/best boy/company grip

    John works in the grip department and is based in New Orleans. Many have said that the grip department is the backbone of the film industry and this interview will help you understand why that is true. John has a huge IMDB page that includes films like Captain Marvel, Green Book, Deepwater Horizon, and 12 Years a Slave, as well as TV shows like Claws, Scream, and Roots.

  • Thomas Wentworth: what's it like to work on the Universal Lot

    Thomas Wentworth: what's it like to work on the Universal Lot

    Thomas Wentworth works as a producer and project manager - at the time of this interview at NBCU Skycastle. Shortly after this he moved to NBC proper. Thomas is a dear friend and someone whose star is on the rise! If you are interested in a career path that leads to overseeing projects and having an office on the Universal lot, this is the episode for you!

  • Maria Sager: Atlanta Based Actor Ep2

    Maria Sager: Atlanta Based Actor Ep2

    In this second episode of two, Atlanta based actor Maria Sager shares her journey in pursuing acting within the context of belonging to a conservative denomination: the Seventh-Day Adventist church. In this episode she discusses how she moves from considering a career in acting to pursuing it 100%! Check out her IMDB page here!

  • Maria Sager: Atlanta Based Actor Ep1

    Maria Sager: Atlanta Based Actor Ep1

    In this first episode of two, Atlanta based actor Maria Sager shares her journey in pursuing acting within the context of belonging to a conservative denomination: the Seventh-Day Adventist church. In this episode she discusses how she chose the path she is on and what the milestones have been along the way. Tons of food for thought here for anyone looking to pursue acting.