🎙️ The Archive Room — Jodi Tripi: From Clearance to Creative Powerhouse Stories behind the footage.
In this episode of The Archive Room, we sit down with Jodi Tripi, a top-tier archive producer whose career spans blockbusters (Catch Me If You Can, Elvis, The Eyes of Tammy Faye), biopics, and franchise films. Jodi shares the real work behind the reels — from wrangling footage rights and navigating legal grey zones, to collaborating with directors, VFX teams, and editors to shape iconic scenes.
🎧 What we talk about: – How she got her start on Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can –
The creative and legal puzzle of archival storytelling –
What “playback,” “full screen,” and “montage” footage really mean –
Managing expectations in Hollywood (and saying no without killing the vibe) –
The role of archival material in fiction vs. documentary –
User-generated content, social media clips, and the future of AI in archives
Whether it’s building a fake newsroom, finding the perfect riot shot, or cutting a news montage with audio and visuals in sync, Jodi brings unmatched precision, wit, and insight into the world of archival producing.
🎥 About Jodi: She’s worked on everything from Mission: Impossible to King Richard, and is currently on major studio projects with Spielberg, Ryan Reynolds, and Charlie XCX. Known for protecting both the image and the industry, Jodi is a master of the art and ethics of visual storytelling.
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🎙️ The Archive Room is a podcast about the people, processes, and footage that bring film and television history to life.
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