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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 3d

Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...

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Liam Brazier @liambrazier.com · 6d

The lovely short Garrick Hagon (aka Biggs Darklighter) documentary by @filmumentaries.bsky.social is now on YouTube for all to see here:

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I had the pleasure of virtually rebuilding the Yavin base map table for a shot.

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 9d

Does anyone have any (cheap but decent) recommendations on where to stay in Vancouver for a couple of nights, please?

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 9d

Ever wondered what the story is behind this photo?
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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 10d

The morning after the Tunisian table cleaner at @ericidle.bsky.social's house.

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks Bill. Part 2 is up too!

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 22d

Them? That was me!

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 23d

ILM Animation, From Rotoscoping to Rango. Part one explores 50 yrs of innovation in animation, from lightsabers and go-motion to Jurassic Park and the studio’s first fully animated feature. Insights from Chris Casady, Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.

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ILM Evolutions: Animation, From Rotoscoping to ‘Rango’

New series exploring ILM's 50-year legacy kicks off with new interviews featuring original Star Wars animator Chris Cassidy and current ILM animation supervisors Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks to your support, we filmed in Martha’s Vineyard for Not Your Average Joe, our doc on legendary production designer Joe Alves.

Next, we aim to interview Spielberg, Carpenter, Dean Cundey & Lea Thompson. We need your help again please!

Donate/share gofund.me/292e78c59

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 23d

Spotted in Get Stuffed in Islington...

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 23d

Don't forget that these exclusive Jabba the Hutt prints are just £8 at my Etsy shop. Buy one and get it signed at a convention!

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 25d

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135 - Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 27d

Three copies of my book have been released by the Evil Empire and are for sale for just £16 including UK postage. Drop me a DM if interested.

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 28d

This is for sale on my ebay shop (www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19771480...)

Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - Taschen Book Unboxing with Jamie Benning... youtu.be/Co1k9MMjk2I?... via @YouTube

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 28d

Have you subscribed to The Filmumentaries Podcast Youtube channel?

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The Filmumentaries Podcast

The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to ...

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks Catherine!

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 28d

I've dropped prices on The Filmumentaries Podcast merch store!

Go take a look!

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks so much!

Peter Roger Sutcliffe @sut79.bsky.social · 28d

A great episode of @filmumentaries.bsky.social podcast, this. Jamie interviewing Nigel Smith and recording segments of one of his excellent-sounding cinema tours.

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135 - Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith

Podcast Episode · The Filmumentaries Podcast · 23/09/2025 · 36m

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · 29d

How important to you is your local cinema?

Listen to my latest episode - My conversation with cinema historian Nigel Smith. filmumentaries.com/2025/09/epis...

Episode 135 – Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith – Filmumentaries

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · Sep 22

Really glad you enjoyed it!

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · Sep 22

We are pushing to fund the next step of our Joe Alves documentary! Please share! gofund.me/85db365f8

Donate to Not Your Average Joe - A feature-length documentary, organized by Jamie Benning

Hello everyone! With our Martha's Vineyard trip complete, made p… Jamie Benning needs your support for Not Your Average Joe - A feature-length documentary

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · Sep 18

Ross of the @thedailyjaws.bsky.social interviewed me for their 50th anniversairy series. You can watch it here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpp6...

Jamie Benning JAWS 50th Anniversary Interview

YouTube video by The Daily Jaws

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · Sep 17

Don't forget the podcast merch store! filmumentaries.creator-spring.com

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · Sep 17

That time the Monty Python crew and the Star Wars cast hung out in St Johns Wood, London in 1979. Liquor, laughter and smiles (some on-screen) ensued. @ericidle.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social

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Carrie, The Pythons and The Stones (and The Beatle(s)) – Filmumentaries

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Jamie Benning - The Filmumentaries Podcast @filmumentaries.bsky.social · Sep 17

Just got this from the great Lorne Peterson.

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