Art of the Frame

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! This week, it’s Michael’s turn to have a break while Katie & Scott explore a range of pressing topics within the media and entertainment technology landscape. The episode opens with personal anecdotes about recent power outages and pet emergencies, before delving into the ongoing global challenges in technology supply chains, the Warner Bros Takeover and, the evolving landscape of creative content production and technology. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Andy Jurgensen.  Andy’s collaboration with Director Paul Thomas Anderson started on Inherent Vice as an assistant editor and continued with Phantom Thread as an associate editor. This led to his feature editing debut on Licorice Pizza, for which he was nominated for Critics Choice Award, a BAFTA and an Eddie. Now, for his editing work on One Battle After Another he has been nominated for a Critic's Choice Award, a BAFTA and Eddie, and an Oscar.

Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.

Thanks also to Warner Bros. Pictures for helping to make this podcast happen. 

Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.

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Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! This week, Katie Hinsen and Michael Kammes steer the ship while Scott navigates the extreme weather conditions in Tennessee. But of course, Michael and Katie keep the show going with the latest buzz in production, post-production, entertainment, tech, and beyond. They are also joined by Seth Hallen, founder of Hallstone Ventures and former president of the Hollywood Professional Association, to explore the challenges facing traditional studio systems and creator content amidst evolving technologies and shifting market dynamics. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about! 

Show Notes

https://www.sethhallen.com

Katie: Blockchain chicken farm https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374538668/blockchainchickenfarm/

Michael: Claude Connectors (MCP)
https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11724452-using-the-connectors-directory-to-extend-claude-s-capabilities

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Steven E. Rivkin. Steven’s credits include Robin Hood Men In Tights. The Hurricane, Ali and Swordfish. For his work on Pirates of the Caribbean and The Curse of the Black Pearl he won an Ace Eddie. He was also nominated for the two Pirate sequels, Dead Man's Chest and At World's End, and Avatar for which he was nominated for an Eddie, a BAFTA, and an Oscar. And now his CV includes this year's mind blowing epic Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.

Thanks also to Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures for helping to make this podcast happen. 

Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.

The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast with Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen, and Michael Kammes. As 2025 comes to an end, the gang takes a look back at the year’s big events and looks forward to 2026. This topic sparks a lively conversation about the evolving media landscape, cutting-edge tech, and economic shifts that will reshape the entertainment and production industries. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about! 

Show Notes

NAB 2026 registration is open

The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI reach landmark agreement to bring beloved characters from across Disney’s brands to Sora

Cinematographers Guild Shutters Nearly Century-Old Magazine

Adobe and Runway Partner to Deliver the Next Generation of AI Video for Creators, Studios and Brands, and other partner models

One cool thing: 

KH: AI-robotic powered fisheries https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwatman/2024/10/02/introducing-seremoni-grade-fish-a-new-ai-powered-standard-in-high-quality-seafood/ 
https://shinkei.systems/

SS: Netflix Games (and Amazon Luna) https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/new-netflix-games-play-on-tv-2025

MK: Apple ml-sharp: https://apple.github.io/ml-sharp/