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Team Deakins

Podcast · www.rogerdeakins.com · EN
Hosted by Roger Deakins, James Ellis Deakins

Team Deakins is a conversation between cinematographer Roger Deakins and collaborator James Deakins about cinematography and the film business, with periodic guests from film crews. The show has 377 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length near 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Team Deakins

Cinematography-focused interviews with a highly rated, long-running film craft audience

  • 377 episodes of in-depth conversations with working film crafts professionals
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,136 ratings, with 94 percent five-star
  • Consistent weekly releases with 60 to 75 minute episodes suited to focused attention
Best forcamera and lens brandsfilm education and software toolscreative equipment and accessories
Watch forAudience is a niche craft community, so reach is smaller than general entertainment shows.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Film and TV85%
Arts and Entertainment15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted conversation, guest Q&A
Tone
technical, warm
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,136 (band 5,000 to 25,000 to 20,000 to 80,000 range), a five-year-plus history of 377 episodes, a Podcast Index popularity of 9, and weekly cadence with 60 to 75 minute episodes.
Audience asks abouthow specific shots and lighting were achievedhow crew roles work on setcareer paths in film craft
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and funding links are empty, and the website pages reference a members-only forum rather than ads.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The explicit flag is 0 and the recent titles are craft-focused film industry interviews with no flagged content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
TURNING THE TABLES - SKYFALL2026-10-141 h 38 min
MARYANN BRANDON - Editor2026-10-071 h 3 min
ADAM BRICKER - Cinematographer2026-09-301 h 22 min
MOTHER MARY - with David Lowery2026-09-231 h 17 min
EDDIE MARSAN - Actor2026-09-161 h 5 min
RON HOWARD - Director2026-09-091 h 17 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Team Deakins podcast is an ongoing conversation between acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, his collaborator, about cinematography, the film business and whatever other questions are submitted. We start with a specific question and end....who knows where! We are joined by guests periodically. Followup questions can be posted in the forums at www.rogerdeakins.com.
Team Deakins's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Team Deakins

Team Deakins is a podcast hosted by cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Ellis Deakins, covering cinematography, the film business, and the crafts behind feature films. Per the Libsyn feed and the Team Deakins podcast page on rogerdeakins.com, episodes feature conversations with directors, editors, actors, and crew, usually running 60 to 75 minutes on a weekly schedule. The show has 377 episodes and a 4.9 Apple Podcasts rating from 1,136 ratings.

Listeners are estimated to be film students, working crew, and cinematography enthusiasts, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed and website show no sponsors; the show is supported through members-only forums rather than advertising.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which suits camera, lens, lighting, and film education brands seeking a focused, craft-literate audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Team Deakins can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Team Deakins

How much does Team Deakins charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and placement.

What is Team Deakins about?

Team Deakins is a conversation between cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins about cinematography, the film business, and the crafts behind films. Guests include directors, editors, and crew members.

How do I contact Team Deakins about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The feed does not list a sponsorship contact directly.

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