Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/chasing-the-same-sun-global-adventures-in-filmmaking Welcome to Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, a podcast where Hometeam Global Content co-founders dive behind the scenes of production, interviewing incredible directors, filmmakers, and creators from their worldwide network. Discover the diverse paths and common threads that unite filmmakers in their pursuit of impactful storytelling, from wherever they are in the world. Copyright © 2025 CTUDIO, LLC | All rights reserved c16f0ab8-08c2-5f04-8558-f7a78603e120 yes en Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:42:17 -0600 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:45:12 -0600 https://www.wearehometeam.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/w1olnj2ZhaDGUinvfTA1BtkSQ8F2Tuc-VMZgXexE24U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMjgz/MjRkZDJkNzllYTJh/Y2E0ODM2N2JmZmVi/NjBkYi5wbmc.jpg Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking https://www.wearehometeam.com/ episodic Hometeam Global Content Welcome to Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, a podcast where Hometeam Global Content co-founders dive behind the scenes of production, interviewing incredible directors, filmmakers, and creators from their worldwide network. Discover the diverse paths and common threads that unite filmmakers in their pursuit of impactful storytelling, from wherever they are in the world. Welcome to Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, a podcast where Hometeam Global Content co-founders dive behind the scenes of production, interviewing incredible directors, filmmakers, and creators from their worldwide network. filmmaking, film & tv, directing, director, director of photography, production company, film production, cinematography, editing, post-production, pre-production, film industry, independent film, indie filmmaking, film techniques, film craft, storytelling, visual storytelling, creative process, documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, short films, feature films, film crew, set life, on set, behind the scenes, producer, commercial directing, branded content Lagan Sebert hello@wearehometeam.com No No An Empathetic Approach to Storytelling with Director, DP & Editor Brandon Bray 5 5 An Empathetic Approach to Storytelling with Director, DP & Editor Brandon Bray full 28ff60c6-f962-4810-aad3-3bd20249d0f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d585455 “The Brandons” Podcast — A very special episode fifteen years in the making, and honestly, it’s worth the wait. In this long-overdue conversation, filmmaker Brandon Bray reconnects with Hometeam Co-Founder, Brandon Bloch to reflect on a career shaped by empathy, curiosity, and a deeply human approach to storytelling. Together, they draw on a shared creative language built over years of collaboration, exploring how humor, adaptability, and heart have guided Bray’s filmmaking journey. It feels less like an interview and more like two old friends finding their rhythm again—threading moments from the past and present into something that just works. And yes—it’s our longest episode yet. An hour of joyful, unfiltered conversation we simply couldn’t trim, because every minute was the good stuff.


Learn more about Bray's adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/brandon-bray


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina


]]> “The Brandons” Podcast — A very special episode fifteen years in the making, and honestly, it’s worth the wait. In this long-overdue conversation, filmmaker Brandon Bray reconnects with Hometeam Co-Founder, Brandon Bloch to reflect on a career shaped by empathy, curiosity, and a deeply human approach to storytelling. Together, they draw on a shared creative language built over years of collaboration, exploring how humor, adaptability, and heart have guided Bray’s filmmaking journey. It feels less like an interview and more like two old friends finding their rhythm again—threading moments from the past and present into something that just works. And yes—it’s our longest episode yet. An hour of joyful, unfiltered conversation we simply couldn’t trim, because every minute was the good stuff.


Learn more about Bray's adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/brandon-bray


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina


]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:03:19 -0500 Hometeam Global Content Hometeam Global Content 4324 “The Brandons” Podcast — A very special episode fifteen years in the making, and honestly, it’s worth the wait. In this long-overdue conversation, filmmaker Brandon Bray reconnects with Hometeam Co-Founder, Brandon Bloch to reflect on a career shaped by empathy, curiosity, and a deeply human approach to storytelling. Together, they draw on a shared creative language built over years of collaboration, exploring how humor, adaptability, and heart have guided Bray’s filmmaking journey. It feels less like an interview and more like two old friends finding their rhythm again—threading moments from the past and present into something that just works. And yes—it’s our longest episode yet. An hour of joyful, unfiltered conversation we simply couldn’t trim, because every minute was the good stuff.


Learn more about Bray's adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/brandon-bray


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina


]]> filmmaking, film & tv, directing, director, director of photography, production company, film production, cinematography, editing, post-production, pre-production, film industry, independent film, indie filmmaking, film techniques, film craft, storytelling, visual storytelling, creative process, documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, short films, feature films, film crew, set life, on set, behind the scenes, producer, commercial directing, branded content No The Cathartic Craft of Filmmaking with Director Drew Vaughan 4 4 The Cathartic Craft of Filmmaking with Director Drew Vaughan full 1d9817b0-99e9-4b15-a2dc-1c6d4a748d82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/442e86b5 On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Brandon Bloch connects with Director and Hometeam MVP, Drew Vaughan, as he shares his unique journey from musician and photographer to acclaimed commercial director and narrative filmmaker. Discover how his agency background shaped his empathetic approach to directing and the invaluable lessons learned from understanding both creative and client perspectives. Drew also delves into his distinctive comedic voice, the challenges (and opportunities) of creative ruts, and the cathartic power of making films with a singular voice. 


Learn more about Drew's adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/drew-vaughan


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina


]]> On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Brandon Bloch connects with Director and Hometeam MVP, Drew Vaughan, as he shares his unique journey from musician and photographer to acclaimed commercial director and narrative filmmaker. Discover how his agency background shaped his empathetic approach to directing and the invaluable lessons learned from understanding both creative and client perspectives. Drew also delves into his distinctive comedic voice, the challenges (and opportunities) of creative ruts, and the cathartic power of making films with a singular voice. 


Learn more about Drew's adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/drew-vaughan


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina


]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:25:10 -0500 Hometeam Global Content Hometeam Global Content 2299 On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Brandon Bloch connects with Director and Hometeam MVP, Drew Vaughan, as he shares his unique journey from musician and photographer to acclaimed commercial director and narrative filmmaker. Discover how his agency background shaped his empathetic approach to directing and the invaluable lessons learned from understanding both creative and client perspectives. Drew also delves into his distinctive comedic voice, the challenges (and opportunities) of creative ruts, and the cathartic power of making films with a singular voice. 


Learn more about Drew's adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/drew-vaughan


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina


]]> filmmaking, film & tv, directing, director, director of photography, production company, film production, cinematography, editing, post-production, pre-production, film industry, independent film, indie filmmaking, film techniques, film craft, storytelling, visual storytelling, creative process, documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, short films, feature films, film crew, set life, on set, behind the scenes, producer, commercial directing, branded content No Documentary Filmmaking with Cinematographer/Director, Xavier Cunilleras 2 2 Documentary Filmmaking with Cinematographer/Director, Xavier Cunilleras full d469240c-6d1a-403d-9f80-3267ba0c4ff1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a0d57f6 On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam partner, Lagan Sebert sits down with the talented Mexico City-based Cinematographer/Director, Xavier Cunilleras. Xavier takes us behind the lens of his latest Netflix documentary, The Guardian of the Monarchs, sharing how he visually intertwined beautiful, nature cinematography with poignant documentary storytelling. We delve into his passion for social impact filmmaking, from his work with Hometeam on Google News Initiative to his upcoming AI-infused museum installation. We also chat about Mexico City's flourishing production scene and the ingenious spirit of its local filmmakers.


Learn more about Xavier’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/xavier-cunilleras


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders


]]> On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam partner, Lagan Sebert sits down with the talented Mexico City-based Cinematographer/Director, Xavier Cunilleras. Xavier takes us behind the lens of his latest Netflix documentary, The Guardian of the Monarchs, sharing how he visually intertwined beautiful, nature cinematography with poignant documentary storytelling. We delve into his passion for social impact filmmaking, from his work with Hometeam on Google News Initiative to his upcoming AI-infused museum installation. We also chat about Mexico City's flourishing production scene and the ingenious spirit of its local filmmakers.


Learn more about Xavier’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/xavier-cunilleras


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders


]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Hometeam Global Content Hometeam Global Content 2552 On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam partner, Lagan Sebert sits down with the talented Mexico City-based Cinematographer/Director, Xavier Cunilleras. Xavier takes us behind the lens of his latest Netflix documentary, The Guardian of the Monarchs, sharing how he visually intertwined beautiful, nature cinematography with poignant documentary storytelling. We delve into his passion for social impact filmmaking, from his work with Hometeam on Google News Initiative to his upcoming AI-infused museum installation. We also chat about Mexico City's flourishing production scene and the ingenious spirit of its local filmmakers.


Learn more about Xavier’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/xavier-cunilleras


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders


]]> filmmaking, film & tv, directing, director, director of photography, production company, film production, cinematography, editing, post-production, pre-production, film industry, independent film, indie filmmaking, film techniques, film craft, storytelling, visual storytelling, creative process, documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, short films, feature films, film crew, set life, on set, behind the scenes, producer, commercial directing, branded content No Music Videos and Collaborative Filmmaking with Cinematographer/Director, Johnny Valencia 3 3 Music Videos and Collaborative Filmmaking with Cinematographer/Director, Johnny Valencia full e8aaca59-70d4-41d5-a6c1-99c15b13f334 https://share.transistor.fm/s/128f5d00 On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Lagan Sebert sits down with the incredibly talented Cinematographer/Director, Johnny Valencia. They dive into Valencia's fascinating origin story, from his early collaborations with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to the story behind the music video for Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." Valencia shares how his collaborative spirit and community-focused approach have been the cornerstone of his successes. The episode also touches upon his work with Hometeam on the Emmy-nominated "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas" and Clio-winning Walmart series "Homecoming," his apprenticeship with Terrence Malick, and his upcoming projects, including a feature documentary on a South African fishing community and a global docuseries.


Learn more about Johnny’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/johnny-valencia


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders


]]> On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Lagan Sebert sits down with the incredibly talented Cinematographer/Director, Johnny Valencia. They dive into Valencia's fascinating origin story, from his early collaborations with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to the story behind the music video for Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." Valencia shares how his collaborative spirit and community-focused approach have been the cornerstone of his successes. The episode also touches upon his work with Hometeam on the Emmy-nominated "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas" and Clio-winning Walmart series "Homecoming," his apprenticeship with Terrence Malick, and his upcoming projects, including a feature documentary on a South African fishing community and a global docuseries.


Learn more about Johnny’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/johnny-valencia


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders


]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Hometeam Global Content Hometeam Global Content 3941 On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Lagan Sebert sits down with the incredibly talented Cinematographer/Director, Johnny Valencia. They dive into Valencia's fascinating origin story, from his early collaborations with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to the story behind the music video for Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." Valencia shares how his collaborative spirit and community-focused approach have been the cornerstone of his successes. The episode also touches upon his work with Hometeam on the Emmy-nominated "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas" and Clio-winning Walmart series "Homecoming," his apprenticeship with Terrence Malick, and his upcoming projects, including a feature documentary on a South African fishing community and a global docuseries.


Learn more about Johnny’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/johnny-valencia


Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.


www.wearehometeam.com


Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!


Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders


]]> filmmaking, film & tv, directing, director, director of photography, production company, film production, cinematography, editing, post-production, pre-production, film industry, independent film, indie filmmaking, film techniques, film craft, storytelling, visual storytelling, creative process, documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, short films, feature films, film crew, set life, on set, behind the scenes, producer, commercial directing, branded content No Family and Filmmaking with Writer/Director, Erica Silverman 1 1 Family and Filmmaking with Writer/Director, Erica Silverman full 94e146d0-a1ab-4614-a5c7-3246cc0a3506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73e9098a In this episode, Hometeam partner Lagan Sebert sits down with longtime friend and collaborator, director Erica Silverman. Erica takes us through her road to filmmaking, from her childhood in Florida to helming music videos for A-list artists and crafting commercials for iconic brands like Topo Chico, Pizza Hut, Hooters and more. Now living in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and 3 boys, Erica shares insights on how family and motherhood inform her filmmaking. We dive into the story behind her acclaimed short "Passing Through,” what makes filmmaking in her own community so special, and Erica’s next stop: writing and developing features.

Learn more about Erica’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/erica-silverman

Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.

www.wearehometeam.com

Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!

Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter
Producer & Editor - Drew English
Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders

]]> In this episode, Hometeam partner Lagan Sebert sits down with longtime friend and collaborator, director Erica Silverman. Erica takes us through her road to filmmaking, from her childhood in Florida to helming music videos for A-list artists and crafting commercials for iconic brands like Topo Chico, Pizza Hut, Hooters and more. Now living in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and 3 boys, Erica shares insights on how family and motherhood inform her filmmaking. We dive into the story behind her acclaimed short "Passing Through,” what makes filmmaking in her own community so special, and Erica’s next stop: writing and developing features.

Learn more about Erica’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/erica-silverman

Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.

www.wearehometeam.com

Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!

Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter
Producer & Editor - Drew English
Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Hometeam Global Content Hometeam Global Content 2218 In this episode, Hometeam partner Lagan Sebert sits down with longtime friend and collaborator, director Erica Silverman. Erica takes us through her road to filmmaking, from her childhood in Florida to helming music videos for A-list artists and crafting commercials for iconic brands like Topo Chico, Pizza Hut, Hooters and more. Now living in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and 3 boys, Erica shares insights on how family and motherhood inform her filmmaking. We dive into the story behind her acclaimed short "Passing Through,” what makes filmmaking in her own community so special, and Erica’s next stop: writing and developing features.

Learn more about Erica’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/erica-silverman

Hometeam Global Content is a global content production company powered by a community of filmmakers in over 150 countries around the world. Together, we’re creating stories without boundaries.

www.wearehometeam.com

Leave us a comment or reach out directly at hello@wearehometeam.com. We’d love to hear from you!

Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter
Producer & Editor - Drew English
Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders

]]> filmmaking, film & tv, directing, director, director of photography, production company, film production, cinematography, editing, post-production, pre-production, film industry, independent film, indie filmmaking, film techniques, film craft, storytelling, visual storytelling, creative process, documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, short films, feature films, film crew, set life, on set, behind the scenes, producer, commercial directing, branded content No