Mattsplaining on Wildlife Filmmaking
🎬 Wildlife Filmmaking, Nerds Rope & Avoiding a Bigfoot Sighting?
What do wildlife filmmakers, trail injuries, and candy engineering have in common? Apparently, more than you'd think.
In this hilariously offbeat episode of our behind-the-scenes podcast for creative professionals, comedian and researcher Matt Storrs takes us down a weird and wonderful rabbit hole—arguing that wildlife cinematographers may be the uncredited masterminds behind Nerds Rope and Gummy Clusters. 🍬📽️
Thankfully, Emmy-winning producer Shannon Malone-deBenedictis of Padlin Creative is here to provide a reality check. She gives Matt’s theory a generous 30–40% accuracy rating—which is honestly impressive—and confirms one universal truth: animals on set are total divas. 🦜🎥
🎧 Highlights from this episode include:
The unexpected hazards of being a production assistant on a remote wildlife shoot (spoiler: it’s not all cute foxes and sunrise shots) 🔥
The 13th most common trail injury that leaves even experienced hikers baffled 🥾
Why filmmakers in Nordic countries apply for roadkill permits (yes, really) to capture authentic carnivore footage 🦌
The delicate art of bear-proofing your gear—without accidentally making it human-proof 🚪
And most importantly: how not to get mistaken for Bigfoot while filming in the woods 👣
Whether you're a documentary filmmaker, creative storyteller, or just someone who loves a good laugh mixed with film industry survival tips, this episode has something for you.
So grab your granola bar, double-check your mosquito net, and hit play. Trust us—you’ll never look at Nerds Rope the same way again.
Get ready for laughs, behind-the-scenes chaos, and some surprisingly useful survival tips!
