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The Filmumentaries Podcast
Jamie Benning
145 episodes
1 week ago
The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to life.

Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and supervisors, editors, sound designers, animators, and other key creatives who shaped iconic films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Ghostbusters, and more. 

Whether you're a die-hard cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about the hidden artistry of moviemaking, this podcast is your all-access pass to film history.

What You’ll Discover:
  • Rare insights into filmmaking from the people who were there
  • Deep dives into classic and modern movie-making techniques
  • Stories of innovation from Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, and beyond
  • Exclusive discussions on practical effects, CGI, set design, and film scoring
  • A celebration of cinema’s hidden heroes 
New episodes twice a month. Subscribe now and follow Jamie Benning on social media: @filmumentaries on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and @jamieswb on X. 

Visit Filmumentaries.com for more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights! 
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The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to life.

Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and supervisors, editors, sound designers, animators, and other key creatives who shaped iconic films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Ghostbusters, and more. 

Whether you're a die-hard cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about the hidden artistry of moviemaking, this podcast is your all-access pass to film history.

What You’ll Discover:
  • Rare insights into filmmaking from the people who were there
  • Deep dives into classic and modern movie-making techniques
  • Stories of innovation from Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, and beyond
  • Exclusive discussions on practical effects, CGI, set design, and film scoring
  • A celebration of cinema’s hidden heroes 
New episodes twice a month. Subscribe now and follow Jamie Benning on social media: @filmumentaries on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and @jamieswb on X. 

Visit Filmumentaries.com for more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights! 
Show more...
Film Interviews
TV & Film,
Film History
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132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond
The Filmumentaries Podcast
1 hour 18 minutes
3 months ago
132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond
Episode 132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond!

At just 19 years old, Dave Barclay found himself stepping into the role of chief puppeteer for Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back. It was the start of an extraordinary career in animatronics and puppetry that would see him bringing to life some of cinema’s most beloved and memorable characters. In this episode, Dave takes us back to his creative beginnings, growing up in a family of puppeteers, and the serendipitous chain of events that led from working in Hamleys toy shop to meeting Mark Hamill — and ultimately joining Stuart Freeborn’s Yoda team.

We cover:
  • His early inspirations from Planet of the Apes to making masks at home.
  • The technical and creative challenges of performing Yoda alongside Frank Oz.
  • Becoming chief puppeteer for Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi.
  • Working on The Dark Crystal, Little Shop of Horrors and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
  • The importance of collaboration between puppeteers, animators, special effects teams and actors.
  • The process of writing his new autobiography My Life with Animatronics, Movies, Puppets and Beyond, filled with stories and photos from across his career.
Dave’s journey is a mix of artistry, technical problem-solving, and being in the right place at the right time — but also about saying “yes” when opportunity knocks.

Listen now to hear stories from a man whose work has shaped how we see and believe in some of cinema’s most iconic creatures. Find Dave’s book:

My Life with Animatronics, Movies, Puppets and Beyond – available now at Cool Waters Productions.

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The Filmumentaries Podcast
The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to life.

Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and supervisors, editors, sound designers, animators, and other key creatives who shaped iconic films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Ghostbusters, and more. 

Whether you're a die-hard cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about the hidden artistry of moviemaking, this podcast is your all-access pass to film history.

What You’ll Discover:
  • Rare insights into filmmaking from the people who were there
  • Deep dives into classic and modern movie-making techniques
  • Stories of innovation from Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, and beyond
  • Exclusive discussions on practical effects, CGI, set design, and film scoring
  • A celebration of cinema’s hidden heroes 
New episodes twice a month. Subscribe now and follow Jamie Benning on social media: @filmumentaries on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and @jamieswb on X. 

Visit Filmumentaries.com for more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights!