Handling labor relations and resolving disputes for a living takes a very special personality.&nbsp; This week Brent speaks with Ed Duffy, Business Agent for Teamsters Local 399, to find out what the union does for its members and how it evolved over time.

Business Agent Teamsters Local 399 – Ed Duffy

All the work and half the glory, that&rsquo;s the life of an assistant producer.&nbsp; This week Brent speaks with James Cooper, Assistant Producer for Buck Productions, to learn why great producers are made, not born.

Assistant Producer - James Cooper

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You probably know this week&rsquo;s guest as the sexy, sultry beauty from many horror movies.&nbsp; But don't let her beauty fool you, this girl is&nbsp;whip smart and one of the top bug wranglers in Hollywood.&nbsp;&nbsp;This week Brent speaks&nbsp;with Diana Terranova, Union Bug Wrangler, to find out what the life of a bug wrangler is like and how she got her start.

Bug Wrangler - Diana Terranova

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This week Brent speaks with Kathryn McDermott, teacher at The Motion Picture Institute in Troy, Michigan, to learn how she went from being a secretary, to Vice President of Feature Productions at Columbia Pictures, to teaching the next generation of filmmakers.

Teacher MPI - Kathryn McDermott

So exactly how do you train a bird to hit several marks in succession and end up on an actor&rsquo;s shoulder?&nbsp; It&rsquo;s not as hard as you might think, if you&rsquo;ve been training them for years.&nbsp; This week Brent speaks with Benay Karp, owner of Benay&rsquo;s Bird &amp; Animal Rentals, to learn how she developed this very specific skill set.

Benay’s Bird & Animal Rentals – Benay Karp

At some point, you have to spread your wings and fly.&nbsp; This week Brent speaks with three former interns to see what they&rsquo;re doing now and if interning provided any real experience, other than how to quickly order at Starbucks, to help launch their careers.

Where Are They Now? - Former Interns

This week Brent speaks with Jodi Cilley, founder and president of The San Diego Film Consortium, to find out how to bring people together to create a thriving film industry.

Founder and President, San Diego Film Consortium - Jodi Cilley

Executive Producer Brent Altomare regularly speaks to students about what it takes to become a professional in the filmmaking industry - what he finds is that most students know only a small fraction of the jobs that are available in television and film.

With this podcast, Brent talks with people at all levels and from all ends of the business to help guide aspiring filmmakers into a successful career.

If you've ever found yourself watching film credits and wondered "what's a gaffer," or if you're a student contemplating entering the film and video business - this podcast provides useful information through interviews with the colorful characters you encounter every day on set.

GroovyGuide to Careers in Filmmaking