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Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby

Film InterviewsPodcastsTV & FilmFilm HistoryENunited-states
4.9 / 518 ratings
Discover the world of independent film with Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby!<br /><br />From industry professionals to the next generation of filmmakers, Damien Swaby brings his unique perspectives on indie filmmaking and the conversations that are taking place across the community.<br />Listeners will find inspiration and guidance from conversations on the podcast and leave armed with the knowledge to make their own indie films.<br /><br />Tune in to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby today!<br /><br /><br />Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement</a>
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Ep 279: Xan Aranda on Taste, Opinion, and Creative Decision-Making

Mon Jan 19 2026

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In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, Damien is joined by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and showrunner Xan Aranda for a wide-ranging discussion on taste, creative authority, and decision-making in filmmaking. Drawing on her experience across film and television — including work with Netflix, HBO, and Amazon — Xan talks about why strong opinions are not optional in creative work, particularly in editing and directing.  She reflects on collaboration, trust, and the dangers of consensus-driven filmmaking, where too many voices dilute responsibility.The conversation touches on her work on Blue Jay, produced with Mark Duplass, her role as Co-Executive Producer on Netflix’s My Love, and her experience navigating creative leadership across independent film and global television productions. This episode is a grounded, unsentimental look at how films and series are actually made — through taste, confidence, and the willingness to choose. https://www.xanaranda.com Use Promo Code "FILMMAKINGSWABY" for all my deals or just click the link: 25% Off More Labshttps://www.morelabs.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off Strong Coffee Companyhttps://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 15% Off Tusslehttps://www.tusslegear.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off Eric Javitshttps://ericjavits.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 25% Off Quantum Energy Squarehttps://quantumsquares.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off Long Tablehttps://longtablepancakes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off HyperNaturalhttps://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off wearplaygroundhttps://wearplayground.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 15% Off STAND+https://www.standshoes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 10% Off Molly Bzhttps://mollybz.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 41% Off Cozy Earthhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABYX (Twitter): @DamienSwaby https://x.com/DamienSwaby/status/1864468655582437405Instagram: @filmmaker__damien_swaby. https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker__damien_swaby/?hl=en

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In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, Damien is joined by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and showrunner Xan Aranda for a wide-ranging discussion on taste, creative authority, and decision-making in filmmaking. Drawing on her experience across film and television — including work with Netflix, HBO, and Amazon — Xan talks about why strong opinions are not optional in creative work, particularly in editing and directing.  She reflects on collaboration, trust, and the dangers of consensus-driven filmmaking, where too many voices dilute responsibility.The conversation touches on her work on Blue Jay, produced with Mark Duplass, her role as Co-Executive Producer on Netflix’s My Love, and her experience navigating creative leadership across independent film and global television productions. This episode is a grounded, unsentimental look at how films and series are actually made — through taste, confidence, and the willingness to choose. https://www.xanaranda.com Use Promo Code "FILMMAKINGSWABY" for all my deals or just click the link: 25% Off More Labshttps://www.morelabs.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off Strong Coffee Companyhttps://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 15% Off Tusslehttps://www.tusslegear.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off Eric Javitshttps://ericjavits.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 25% Off Quantum Energy Squarehttps://quantumsquares.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off Long Tablehttps://longtablepancakes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off HyperNaturalhttps://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 20% Off wearplaygroundhttps://wearplayground.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 15% Off STAND+https://www.standshoes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 10% Off Molly Bzhttps://mollybz.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY 41% Off Cozy Earthhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABYX (Twitter): @DamienSwaby https://x.com/DamienSwaby/status/1864468655582437405Instagram: @filmmaker__damien_swaby. https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker__damien_swaby/?hl=en

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Top 95.9% by pitch volume (Rank #47964 of 50,000)
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Episode count
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Social followers
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Discover the world of independent film with Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby!<br /><br />From industry professionals to the next generation of filmmakers, Damien Swaby brings his unique perspectives on indie filmmaking and the conversations that are taking place across the community.<br />Listeners will find inspiration and guidance from conversations on the podcast and leave armed with the knowledge to make their own indie films.<br /><br />Tune in to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby today!<br /><br /><br />Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement</a>

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