Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Rob, Todd and Jenny share their own rejection letters and answer some lingering questions from the mailbag. Todd corrects another VFX myth in Misinformation Corner. The team shares their favorite things from the year as we say farewell to 2024 in this bonus episode of Lighter Darker!

Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:19] Mailbag
[00:07:41] Misinformation Corner
[00:22:30] Rejection Letters
[00:48:33] The Martini
[00:54:15] Outro

Episode Links
Skeleton Crew (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb
Director Jake Schreier on the set of Skeleton Crew
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
The Mandalorian (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) - IMDb
Charmaine Chan - IMDb
Right Up Our Alley - FPV Drone Fly Through
FXRant: "Skeleton Crew", Neel and Misinformation
One Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Character Is A Stunning Blend Of Incredible Visual Effects - SlashFilm

The Martini
Todd - 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When - NASA Science

Jenny - Podcast Episodes Archive | Industrial Light & Magic

Rob - EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump, Digital Tire Inflator