Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking

“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-brayHometeam 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.comLeave 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 WinterProducer & Editor - Drew EnglishProducers & Researchers - Harley Sanders & Taíssa Ramazzina

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-silvermanHometeam 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.comLeave 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 WinterProducer & Editor - Drew EnglishProducer & 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-valenciaHometeam 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.comLeave 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 WinterProducer & Editor - Drew EnglishProducer & Researcher - Harley Sanders