Film Photography Podcast

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 391 - November 04, 2026

The MM Club - Keeping Movie Film Alive!

The MM Club is back! Join Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Mat Marrash for a lively discussion about the rising cost of Super 8 film, Kodak's latest movie camera, and the joys of shooting Regular 8 and 16mm! Discover how FPP sources, tests, and manufactures its unique movie film stocks, explore the magic of Ektachrome projection and magnetic soundtracks, and hear listener letters about vintage cameras and filmmaking. Plus, Michael's bargain-basement Croydon 8mm camera, cult filmmaker Doris Wishman, and another hilarious round of "Smash or Pass!" It's movie film talk, laughs, and plenty of surprises!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 390 - October 15, 2026
This episode's featured camera is the legendary Minolta XK, first unveiled at Photokina in 1972 and introduced to North America in 1974. Plus, another round of "Which Would You Choose?", listener letters, lively film photography chatter, and lots more! Tune in for another fun-filled episode of the Film Photography Podcast!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 389 - October 10, 2026

Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter - Part 2

What does it take to finish an ultra-low-budget feature film when you're doing just about everything yourself? Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter returns for Part 2 of our special MM Club interview!

Owen McCafferty leads the conversation as J.R. reveals how he composed and recorded synth music for his own Super 8 and 16mm feature films. From creating sound effects to tackling the countless behind-the-scenes jobs needed to complete a movie, J.R. shares more stories from the trenches of independent filmmaking before the digital revolution!

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 388 – Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter

Join us for a fascinating look at the wild world of independent moviemaking before the digital revolution as independent filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter joins the MM Club for a very special episode on shooting features on motion picture film!  

Beginning with his Super 8 shorts and ambitious first Super 8 feature, The Dead Next Door through his early 16mm productions Robot Ninja and Skinned Alive, J.R. shares insights from pre-production to development and every step in between. 

Punctuated with stories from the trenches and occasional triumphs, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in the process and up to the challenge of stretching every dollar to overcoming seemingly impossible production challenges.

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 387
September 20, 2026

Mark Dalzell puts two popular point-and-shoot cameras head-to-head in a Yashica T4 vs. Minolta Freedom Zoom showdown! Plus, the Jersey Boys chat about The Instant Film Magazine, FPP Music from the Podcast, answer your listener letters, and much more!