If you’re a filmmaker or just a film buff looking for more info on your favorite reels, there are some fantastic filmmaking podcasts being produced that you need to check out. 

These podcasts range from educational content about how to improve your filmmaking craft, to fun and insightful takes on the latest developments in the business of film. 

No matter what your taste, we’ve rounded up our picks for the 15 top film podcasts that you need to add to your subscription list. 

Unspooled

Hosted by actor and comedian Paul Scheer and film critic Amy Nicholson, this podcast is on a mission to make “the ultimate list of the greatest movies of all time,” and plans to literally blast that final list into space (somehow) when it’s completed. 

Sprinkled with tons of comedy and lots of deep dives into more obscure niches to understand what makes a great film, this is a fun listen from beginning to end. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 4,476
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.5
• Link to Stream

Filmspotting

Taking on the classic “Top 5” format, this weekly-released podcast has been serving up film analysis since 2005, covering nearly every genre and topic you can think of, and with no intentions of stopping anytime soon. 

You’ll find this podcast on most film nerds' regular rotation and for good reason. Whether you’re looking to expand your film knowledge or just want a fun, lighthearted film discussion, you’ll want to check out Filmspotting. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 3,892
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.6
• Link to Stream

Scriptnotes

Current and aspiring screenwriters won’t want to miss out on the Scriptnotes podcast. Hosts and screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin not only host insightful discussions about screenwriting and what makes a great script, but also talk about the film and television industry at large and developing issues that face screenwriters, such as work-for-hire contracts and unions. This is one of the best screenwriting podcasts that you don’t want to miss!

A great blend of insider knowledge and technical discussion for anyone passionate about the words behind the images. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 2,350
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.8
• Link to Stream

You Must Remember This

If you’re in love with the golden age of Hollywood, You Must Remember This is a true treat. This storytelling podcast recounts the history of the first 100 years of Hollywood as we know it through heavily researched anecdotes. 

The quality, level of research, and storytelling is nearly unmatched, and gives a glimpse into the stories that made “Tinseltown” what it is today. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 13,465
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.6
• Link to Stream

Off Camera

Photographer and director Sam Jones created this podcast as a way to do deep-dive interviews with other creatives in both Hollywood and beyond. 

It’s creative people picking the brains of creative people, giving insight into their process, daily lives, and really anything that helps us understand better what makes them tick. If you enjoy conversational interviews, this is a great one to check out. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 1,478
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.8
• Link to Stream

Blockbuster

This podcast was released as a miniseries, so there are no new episodes currently airing. However, it made the list because the archive is still more than worth checking out. 

Season one dissects the blockbuster filmmakers of the 1970’s, specifically George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Season 2 is all about James Cameron and his process and style that made him “the” blockbuster director of the new millennium. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 2,120
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.9
• Link to Stream

Indie Film Hustle

This one is for all the independent filmmakers out there looking for new ways to unlock their creativity and make it in the chaotic world of independent film. 

Featuring interviews from dozens of successful people from the indie film world, this podcast is jam-packed with industry insight and tips and tricks to “making it” in the business. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 296
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.7
• Link to Stream

No Film School

Produced by the same creative minds behind the wildly popular No Film School blog and YouTube channel, this podcast is another amazing resource for filmmakers looking to DIY their way to creating great content, with no film degree required. 

From technical tips to interviews with seasoned pros, you’ll find a little bit of everything here. 

• Number of Reviews on Apple Podcasts: 413
• Average Star Review (out of 5): 4.5
• Link to Stream

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