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The Cinematography Podcast

Art, Business, Craft and Philosophy of the Moving Image

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Ep 36 – Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF – The Oscar Nominated...

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2019/06/06

Acclaimed Danish cinematographer Dan Laustsen talks to Illya about working with Guillermo del Toro on The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak and Mimic. Del Toro's frequent collaborator discusses the ease of shooting digital cinema now vs. the old days of relying on a lab to process the film correctly. For the John Wick films, lens choices and tricks played a big part in how he and director Chad Stahelski accomplished a flare effect on the films. In John Wick-Chapter 3- Parabellum, Dan discusses

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Ep 35 – Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF – The Oscar Winning...

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2019/05/23

Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren talks to Illya about his extensive career working with high profile directors like Damien Chazelle on First Man and La La Land, Gus Van Sant on Promised Land, and David O. Russell on the films American Hustle and Joy. For the film First Man, Linus used 16mm, 35mm and IMAX formats to portray different looks throughout the movie. While working on Promised Land, he and director Gus Van Sant decided to use Super 35mm 1.3x anamorphic. He also discusses lighting

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Ep 34 – Lije Sarki – The Writer, Director and...

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2019/05/10

Writer, Director, Producer, Lije Sarki talks to Illya about his latest project, Concrete Kids. The movie follows two nine year old boys on one adventurous night in Los Angeles. Lije discusses wearing many hats as the writer, director, and producer of the project, willing a project like this into being and aesthetic choices that served the production . Concrete Kids was shot in 17 nights with a budget of only $25K. Lije talks about the challenge of the search for the two young leads, shooting with

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Sundance 2019 Special Podcast Pt. 4 (of 4) – Midnight...

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2019/04/21

Episode 4 of The Cinematography Podcast's Sundance 2019 Special - Midnight Movies, horror and occult! In our FINAL episode covering the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. We talk to 3 filmmaker and discus their features. The first is Hail Satan? is at its heart an examination of the right to religious freedom. Next is “Little Monsters” writer-director Abe Forsythe sat down with Illya to talk about his zombie-romantic comedy-buddy-horror movie. The film stars Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o. Finally

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Sundance 2019 Special Podcast Pt. 3 – DRAMA

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2019/04/13

Episode 3 of The Cinematography Podcast's Sundance 2019 Special - DRAMA, as in DRAMAtic films. Ben and Illya discuss some of the dramatic films and documentaries at this year's Sundance Film Festival for The Cinematography Podcast.

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Sundance 2019 Special Podcast Pt. 2 – The Genre Found...

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2019/04/03

In The Cinematography Podcast's second of four episodes, The Cinematography Podcast's Sundance 2019 Special, Illya and Ben discuss the “Comingof Age” film- a perennial topic at film festivals.

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Sundance 2019 Special Podcast Pt. 1 – Our Favorites:...

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2019/03/27

In The Cinematography Podcast's first of four episodes, Illya and Ben discuss the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. We had the opportunity to interview several of the most buzzed about filmmakers while in Park City. This episode covers some of our personal favorites of the festival.

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Ep 33 – Matthew Libatique, ASC – Two time Academy...

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2019/03/08

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 33 - Matthew Libatique, ASC The filmography of two time Academy Award nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique, ASC is filled with fantastic looking movies. Including films such as the recent smash hit, A Star is Born, indie festival darling, Pi, Marvel franchise films like Iron Man, as well as commercial and critically successful films like Black Swan. In this interview, Illya Friedman sits down with Matty to discuss his career behind the camera and his

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Ep 32 – Robbie Ryan, BSC, ISC – Oscar nominated...

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2019/02/25

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 32 - Robbie Ryan, BSC, ISC “Cinematographer's cinematographer" Robbie Ryan, BSC, ISC discusses his Academy Award nominated work on “The Favourite.” He breaks down using natural light to compose shots and the love of making shorts. Find Robbie Ryan on IMDBBen's Short End is Blackmagic Design DaVinci ResolveIllya's Short End is Too Funny To Fail: The Life and Death of The Dana Carvey Show, a documentary onHuluPodcast Credits:Editor in Chief: Illya FriedmanHost:

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Ep 31 – Barry Alexander Brown – Oscar nomination for...

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2019/02/17

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 31 - Barry Alexander Brown Spike Lee has relied on editor Barry Alexander Brown for the past 3 decades. His latest effort, BlacKkKlansman, earned an Academy Award nomination, his 2nd nomination after receiving one in 1980 for Best Documentary Feature. Barry joined Illya for a conversation about Klansman, collaborating with Spike Lee and how his team and the work has changed over the years. Check OutBarry Alexander Brown - IMDB Illya's Short End is the

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Ep 30 – Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC – Working with...

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2019/02/11

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 30 - Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC Over the past 5 decades, Newton Thomas Sigel has amassed an amazing filmography. His work as a cinematographer is a veritable who's who of famous auteurs. In this feature interview co-hosts Ben Rock and Illya Friedman dive into the craft behind such famous films as The Usual Suspects, 3 Kings, Drive, X-Men, Bohemian Rhapsody and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Check OutNewton Thomas Sigel - IMDBNewton Thomas Sigel -

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Ep 29 – Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC discusses his...

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2019/02/03

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 29 - Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC Vitorrio Storaro, ASC, AIC is an Italian cinematographer widely recognized for his work on numerous classic films including The Conformist, Apocalypse Now, and The Last Emperor. In the course of over fifty years, he has collaborated with directors like Bernardo Bertolucci, Francis Ford Coppola, Warren Beatty, and Woody Allen. He has received three Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, a BAFTA Film Award for Best Cinematography,

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Ep 28 – Leonard Maltin – author and critic, deep dive...

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2019/01/18

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 28 - Leonard Maltin Legendary film critic Leonard Maltin began writing about movies at the age of 13. He talks about his enduring love of movies, his experience writing and interviewing cinematography icons for his book The Art of the Cinematographer, his love of Disney films, how certain films endure over time, film genre oversaturation and sequels, film criticism today, and much more. Check OutLeonard Maltin - Offical Website Podcast: Maltin on

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Holiday Special 2018 with Alonso Duralde

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2018/12/16

The Cinematography Podcast Holiday Special 2018 with Alonso Duralde Alonso Duralde, film critic and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, discusses great (and not so great) Christmas movies to watch. Hosts Illya Friedman and a reluctant Ben Rock sit down with film critic and Christmas movie expert Alonso Duralde. Alonso shares his extensive knowledge of holiday films from his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. Ben insists his movie, Alien Raiders, falls into the Christmas

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Ep 27 – Shane Hurlbut, ASC talks DSLR Revolution, His...

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2018/12/10

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 27 - Shane Hurlbut, ASC DP, and force of nature, Shane Hurlbut, ASC is our featured guest. In this Epic interview Shane talks about the DSLR Revolution, working on a nuclear submarine, his process for creating the look of a movie, collaborating with Director Gabriele Muccino on Fathers & Daughters and much, much more. Check out: Shane's blog, here Official Site and Reel, here Shane's "Inner Circle" Film Education and Training, here Shane's Podcast, here Also

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Ep 26 – Quyen Tran, DP of HBO’s “Camping” talks her...

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2018/11/08

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 26 - Quyen Tran Director of Photography Quyen Tran DP Quyen Tran most recent project is the Lena Dunham-created HBO series, Camping. In this interview she talks about her early work and desire to focus on narrative storytelling, both in comedies such as The Little Hours, Deidra and Laney Rob a Train and her work on the Alan Ball HBO series Here and Now. Quyen also discusses the personal challenges of raising a family, finding work/life balance and the experience

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Claudia Raschke, cinematographer for “RBG” talks...

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2018/10/24

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 25 - Claudia Raschke Director of Photography Claudia Raschke Cinematographer Claudia Raschke is world-renowned for her work on several Oscar nominated documentaries. She sits down with host Illya Friedman during NAB 2018 to talk about her latest project, “RBG.” The story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, legendary Supreme Court Justice, presented special shooting challenges due to limited time and access. Claudia also discusses what drew her to the documentary format, how

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Ep 24 – Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC – The...

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2018/09/28

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 24 - Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC Director of Photography Robert Mclachlan ASC, CSC Host Illya Friedman sits down with cinematographer Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC, on the set of Showtime's The Affair. Robert talks about his illustrious career on shows such as Game of Thrones, Ray Donovan, Westworld, and even his early days shooting MacGyver and much more. This photo is from Robert McLachlan's war story which you can find on Episode 23. The War Story is from Claudia

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Ep 23 – Jaron Presant, ASC – Talks Star Wars: The...

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2018/09/06

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 23 - Jaron Presant, ASC Director of Photography Jaron Presant, ASC From giant feature films like Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Rampage, to indie darlings such as Brick and Don Jon, over the past 20-years Jaron Presant, ASC has amassed a notable body of work. In this interview Jaron discusses his career including his days in USC's prestigious film program 1st unit vs. 2nd unit, and his work on the feature films of Rian Johnson. The War Story is from Robert

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SPECIAL PODCAST- Phedon Papamichael, ASC – LIVE at...

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2018/06/24

SPECIAL PODCAST- Phedon Papamichael, ASC - LIVE at Hot Rod Cameras "Cine Beer" Summer Bash! Cinematographer Phedon Papmichael, ASC In our first ever LIVE podcast Academy Award nominated cinematographer Phedon Papmichael, ASC discusses his collaborations with director's of Alexander Payne, Oliver Stone, James Mangold. Phedon also discusses his early career working for Roger Corman and much more. Don't miss it! Watch the Podcast Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Editor in

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