Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Welcome to a new DEP Talk episode featuring special guest Tom Smith — one of the pioneers of independent filmmaking on YouTube from when this whole platform was still new. Tom has been fundamental in inspiring a generation of filmmakers to share their own projects on the internet. We discuss the origins of his channel Blue Diamond Productions, his filmograghy and creation of a Cinematic Universe for action characters.
Check out his channel: youtube.com/@UCRmOxqSxAbUFlZylgOYLPJA
The Starlord of the Jedi channel: youtube.com/@UCS-STKOAstN8x2d8jNzG-vw
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Origins of Blue Diamond Productions
11:32 - Tom's Filmography
29:15 - Creating a Cinematic Universe
43:31 - Tom's future projects
Welcome to a new DEP Talk episode featuring special guest Tom Smith — one of the pioneers of independent filmmaking on YouTube from when this whole platform was still new. Tom has been fundamental in inspiring a generation of filmmakers to share their own projects on the internet. We discuss the origins of his channel Blue Diamond Productions, his filmograghy and creation of a Cinematic Universe for action characters.
Check out his channel: youtube.com/@UCRmOxqSxAbUFlZylgOYLPJA
The Starlord of the Jedi channel: youtube.com/@UCS-STKOAstN8x2d8jNzG-vw
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Origins of Blue Diamond Productions
11:32 - Tom's Filmography
29:15 - Creating a Cinematic Universe
43:31 - Tom's future projects
