This conversation focuses on how multiple DP’s from around the world collaborated with a former astronaut to capture the attempt to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe. Moderator Doug Torres discusses the filmmaking process with Col. Terry Virts and Cinematographers James Neihouse, Jannicke Mikkelsen, and Bill Bennett.
Nov 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 19
They discuss how couples in the business make it work. Creating together, collaborating together and who is taking the kids to school. We get into how we can grow whatever model works for us as individuals or as a family.
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 18
As we near this unprecedented election in our country, there is truly so much at stake. In this conversation explore the variety of utopian futures we envision. These artists talk about the perspective we choose to look at change from and how we imbed this outlook into our films.
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 17
The intention of this conversation focused on the two of them chatting about their love of the image as well as their personal views on art vs commerce and how those opinions play into their career choices.
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 16
The intention around this conversation centers on the enrichment of production by working with like minded people.
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 15
These three artists collaborated on the gorgeous and very funny 2020 adaptation of Emma. Together they discuss the power of a collaborative relationship between the director and the creative team and how to discover true partnership and trust on a film.
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 13
These two cinematographers discuss their creative changes over time.
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 14
This is a team that has worked together on 5 movies (Ad Astra, The Lost City of Z, The Immigrant, Two Lovers, We Own The Night). They discuss their deep trust and process as Director, Producer, and 1st AD as well the bounty that has been learned over 15 years of working together.
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9
These two friends discuss their career paths as they migrated to the US and how this move affected both their careers and their family life. It's an intimate conversation in Spanish about risks, goals, and perseverance.
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 12
Here we join cinematographers Rachel Morrison, Greig Fraser, Natasha Braier on a Roundtable where they discuss work / life balance (or lack thereof) in the current COVID world. How this precious time of being at home with their loved ones has grounded them to what is truly important in their lives.
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 10
In this Roundtable we are thrilled to be talking with this inimitable group; filmmakers Jenn Nkiru, Terence Nance, and conceptual artist Martine Syms, moderated by Tamir Muhammad. The intention behind this expansive discussion is how each of them take their holistic approaches toward their life, their art, and in their wellness. That the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts; in theory or in practice. And also questioning why Black artists have had to "hustle" for so long, and when or i...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 11
These four powerhouse cinematographers discuss their rise in the business and the shared as well as different experiences they have had as women. They talk about bringing more inclusivity in the camera department and how to bring true apprenticeship/mentorship back into the film business.
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 7
These three industry veterans discuss the collaborative partnership between director, cinematographer and production designer. They explore their careers and their life path since working together on the Sundance darling “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints.”
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we talk about the creative process of selecting locations. The challenges that are often faced before, during, and after shooting. We also get into the newest born challenge, making locations safe in the time of COVID. Join 1st AD/Producer, Doug Torres, as he talks with Mike Fantasia, Wes Hagan, and Ryan Schaetzle, a trio of seasoned Location Managers, and dive deep into these topics.
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 8
This episode explores the “team” concept of filmmaking. Our guests are Adam Somner (Producer / 1st AD) and Adam Stockhausen (Production Designer) who have collaborated together on three Steven Spielberg projects (Bridge of Spies, Ready Player One, West Side Story). This is a deep dive into the relationship between the Production Designer and the Assistant Director and how they help their Director deliver a vision.
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 5
Akin and Chayse spent a past few weeks immersed in the protests of NYC. Traveling the boroughs on bikes allowed them to cover much ground each night as they spent time observing and documenting as well as taking part in this highly awakened movement. This talk centers around their experiences, the momentum around this revitalized phase of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the genuine sustainable change they hope to see.
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4
These young Cinematographers discuss their personal journey’s including the challenges they have faced, mentors, and the significance of trust in the director / DP relationship.
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 3
This episode is filled with wonderful imagery of how man works in nature but never tries to alter it. Bradford makes a good point for the young filmmakers who joined into the Webinar to never be afraid of the challenge of working with limited resources to tell your story.
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 2
In an almost 2 hour "therapy" session, Bradford and Reed talk about their personal paths, what brought them to where they are now, how they manifest their individual artistic expression and most importantly what they want to see change moving forward personally and in this new landscape of filmmaking.
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 1
