How Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters REALLY Get Made - CHRIS CASTALDI - S3 EP 3
Release Date: 02/26/2025
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Get exclusive insights from Geoff Haley, the visionary cinematographer behind Avengers: Endgame's legendary scenes, Joker, Cherry, and Fast & Furious, as he reveals the secrets behind creating gripping action sequences and emotionally impactful visual storytelling with Anthony and Joe Russo. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zjS7FWCldf8 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode...
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How The Electric State and Blade Runner 2049 Were Built by an Oscar Winner! DENNIS GASSNER - S3 EP 5
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BREAKING DOWN THE COSTUME DESIGN OF MARVEL & HARRY POTTER - JUDIANNA MAKOVSKY - S3 EP 4
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Ever wondered how Captain America’s stealth suit was created? Or why Katniss’s flame dress was intentionally toned down? From the wizard robes of Harry Potter to the battle-ready suits of Avengers: Endgame, Judianna Makovsky has shaped some of the most memorable looks in film history. In this episode of Pizza Film School, she breaks down her creative process with the Russo Brothers, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Marvel, The Hunger Games, The Gray Man, Harry Potter, and beyond! FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms ABOUT THE...
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How Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters REALLY Get Made - CHRIS CASTALDI - S3 EP 3
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Ever wonder what it takes to run the set of the biggest movies in Hollywood? Chris Castaldi, the man behind the smooth operation of Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Jurassic World, and Pirates of the Caribbean, joins the Russo Brothers to talk about how he got his start, the pressures of managing massive film sets, and what really happens behind the scenes on blockbuster productions. 🍕🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: 02:02 - How Chris Castaldi Got Into the Film Industry 03:00 - The INSANE Ron Howard Story That Launched His Career 06:30 - Breaking Into Big-Budget Blockbusters 09:00 -...
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SARAH FINN - S3 EP 2
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CHRIS MARKUS, STEPHEN MCFEELY - S3 EP 1
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Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with screenwriters, co-presidents of story at AGBO, and their longtime collaborators Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely to discuss their work on Marvel and at AGBO. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An...
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PIZZA FILM SCHOOL - Season 3 Trailer
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PIZZA FILM SCHOOL SEASON 3 IS HERE! The Russo Brothers sit down with their longtime collaborators whose artistry has been instrumental in the Russos’ projects, including their upcoming Netflix film, THE ELECTRIC STATE, starring Millie Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt. Guests for season three include highest grossing screenwriting duo Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely, casting director Sarah Finn, producer and first AD Chris Castaldi, three-time Academy Award-nominated costume designer Judianna Makovsky, Academy Award-winning production designer Dennis Gassner, camera operator and producer Geoff...
info_outlineEver wonder what it takes to run the set of the biggest movies in Hollywood? Chris Castaldi, the man behind the smooth operation of Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Jurassic World, and Pirates of the Caribbean, joins the Russo Brothers to talk about how he got his start, the pressures of managing massive film sets, and what really happens behind the scenes on blockbuster productions. 🍕🎥
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tL-zsiVgC2A
02:02 - How Chris Castaldi Got Into the Film Industry
03:00 - The INSANE Ron Howard Story That Launched His Career
06:30 - Breaking Into Big-Budget Blockbusters
09:00 - The Role of an Assistant Director on Set
10:30 - Why Communication is the Key to Running a Film Set
12:00 - Managing the Massive Cast of *Avengers: Endgame*
14:00 - Working With Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans on Set
17:00 - The Most Expensive Shot in Movie History (*Avengers: Endgame* Funeral Scene)
19:30 - How They Kept Tony Stark’s Funeral a Secret from the Cast
21:00 - The Complexity of Filming *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame* Back-to-Back
25:00 - How to Keep a Film Set Running Smoothly Under Pressure
27:00 - Chris Castaldi’s Most Stressful Day on Set
29:00 - Behind the Scenes of *Jurassic World* & *Pirates of the Caribbean*
30:30 - Why Chris Castaldi Always Starts Productions With Huge Scenes
32:00 - The Secret to Managing Massive VFX & Stunt Sequences
37:00 - The Wildest Hollywood Memorabilia Collection Ever
39:00 - Chris Castaldi’s Dream Projects: *Star Wars* & *James Bond*
41:00 - The Ultimate *Avengers: Endgame* Cast-Signed Poster Gift
46:30 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms
ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.