The Kodakery

This week we’re featuring the Echo Park Film Center. Paolo Davanzo joined us to represent the film center and give us some insight into this wonderful resource for downtown LA. Eighteen years in the making, Paolo and his band of cinematic enthusiasts offer classes on filmmaking (which are free for youth and elders), show films and are involved in many great projects, all in the name of film. Liste...

This week we have a man of many talents across a broad spectrum of creative disciplines: Photographer, actor, musician and director Adam Goldberg. Adam talks with you about filmmaking, his new record/photography book and of course if photography. Join us in laughter for this great, funny episode. www.adamgoldberg.com www.hatandbeard.com/products/adam-goldberg-home-a-nice-place-to-visit

Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewing joined us this week. Sam’s excitement for the craft of brewing was contagious and we had a great time talking with him about the parallels between the craft beer and analog movements. He tells stories through the beer he makes and Dogfish Head has always stayed true to their ethos of being “off centered beer for off centered people,” by not bein...

This week we talk with the mysterious EM, the mastermind behind the on-line photographic community Emulsive.org. The site is a haven for analog photography enthusiasts sharing their love for celluloid. Readers can find industry coverage and in-depth articles ranging across a wide spectrum of topics, written by EM as well as outside contributors. If you're a fan of photography Emulsive.org has some...

This week we were joined by cinematographer Matthias Koenigswieser. He joined us to talk about his work as the DP on the film "Christopher Robin." The film was shot with a blend of 65mm, 35mm, and digital to craft the wonder and natural beauty of the Hundred Acre Woods. Listen in to hear how he did this, his work with CGI and the care he took with these characters that mean so much to us all. Chri...

Ed and Will have joined us to talk about their work in the Super 8 film project, Straight 8. Utilizing one cartridge of super 8 film, participants are tasked with shooting a film short without the ability to edit the final product. The exposed film is sent directly to the judges without a chance to look at it beforehand. We talk about how this project came together, why it's been so successful and...

Join us for our 100th Episode! In celebration of this milestone we offer a little history behind the meaning of the word Kodakery and some other interesting facts you might not have known. You'll hear some bloopers and listen to us reminisce about some moments from the past. Thank you for listening!

Parker Hill is an emerging filmmaker who has created several incredible award-winning short films, including a documentary on Jason Lee’s latest book A Plain View. We talk with Parker about her storytelling and falling in love with photography, which she now uses to visually express her inspiration for future projects to collaborators. She also discusses the process for marketing her work in today...

Ben Chappell has a long-standing creative collaboration with the band Arctic Monkeys and has directed many videos including their latest, “Four out of Five.” We break down how to make a music video, Ben’s preference for using film on his projects and chat about his personal photography.. https://vimeo.com/benchappell "Four out of Five": https://vimeo.com/271584137

Today on the Kodakery, we were honored to talk with John Cleese. As one of the founding members of Monty Python, his contributions to cinema are timeless and enjoyed by generations of fans around the globe. He talks with us about engaging with his fans, leading a creative life and what it takes to make a cat laugh. Listen in and laugh along. http://johncleeselive.com

This week we were joined by the multi-talented Greg Hunt, a cinematographer and photographer who discovered the craft of celluloid during his days as a professional skater. Greg has a new book called “Ninety-Six Dreams, Two Thousand Memories”. This is a very personal project for Greg who has often kept his photography work to himself, focusing on cinematography as his commercial work. This special...

This week we talked with Skyler Lawson, a young passionate filmmaker in the early stages his career. Using short films as a way to enter the field, he has certainly proven his ability to write and direct some incredible work. We talk about what he’s learned along the way, his decision to share his work on Vimeo and how he sees his personal voice having a place in today’s cinematic landscape. vimeo...

This week we were joined by photographer Lola Paprocka. We talk about how her book "Blokovi: Novi Beograd" came together, why brutalist architecture is appealing to her, the craft of a published photograph book and her work cultivating photographic communities through the Palm Photo Prize project.

Printed letters, digital fonts: we look at them every day, but do you ever stop to think about who designed them? Why do you not notice them? Is that on purpose? This week we are joined by Riley Cran, a typeface designer who helped us answer these questions and bring into the light a craft that’s often hidden in plain sight. You’ll soon learn about the history of typeface, how Riley approaches eac...

This week we sat down with Javier Téllez, the artist responsible for the creation of "NOSFERATU(The Undead"), a commissioned work for the Memorial Art Gallery. Also joining us is Jonathan Binstock, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the MAG and John Hanhardt, Consulting Senior Curator of Media Arts for the MAG. NOSFERATU (The Undead) is part of a series called Reflections on Place: that p...

This week we were fortunate enough to get some time with Francesco Carrozzini; filmmaker, photographer and all around creative genius. Raised in a creative lifestyle, surrounded by some of the best image makers in the world, it’s no surprise that he is driven to want to tell stories through all the various work he does. We talk music videos, photography, his documentary “Franca: Chaos and Creation...

This week we are talking with Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder. These avid vinyl collectors eventually realized that they were seeing themes within the albums they had, specifically with their cover designs. This lead them down the path to writing their book “Designed for Hi Fi Living: The vinyl LP in mid-century America.” We were lucky enough to be welcomed into their home to discuss their...

This week we talked to Mark Raso director of the new film, Kodachrome. A story about the last photo lab to process Kodachrome, this film was aptly shot on 35mm. We talked to Mark about directing his second feature, about shooting on film and about getting your dream cast. Kodachrome premieres on Netflix on April 20th and will be in select theaters for a theatrical release.

To discuss the film Love After Love, this week Russ Harbaugh (writer and director) and Chris Teague (cinematographer), joined us. Love After Love began as a short which premiered at Sundance in 2012 and has now found its way to the big screen. Russ and Chris eloquently share the path this film took to come to fruition, the importance film played and why a meaningful creative idea is worth seeing t...

Kicking off another round of episodes is cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen. Charlotte has worked as DP on Fences, Girl on the Train, and most recently A Quiet Place. This was our first opportunity to talk with someone about how to build tension and fear with a camera, and it was super insightful. The camera has a distinct role in the story telling process and Charlotte breaks it down for...

This week Karan Sheldon and Martha McNamara joined us to talk about their book Amateur Movie Making: Aesthetics of the Everyday in New England Film, 1915-1960. The book narrows in on amateur films collected by Northeast Historic Film, an organization that has cultivated a great collection of amateur films from the New England area. They both discuss what can we can all learn from this slice of tim...

This week we are featuring Samuel J Butt, an up and coming film photographer with great focus and attention in his work to each moment that he captures. Choosing to work with film, Samuel talks with us about why this format continues to be right for him. Samuel has found a place within himself that requires slowing down and carefully choosing the timing for each photograph, leading to his beautifu...

The George Eastman Museum recently acquired a film collection of 775 Indian films that were desperately seeking a proper home. Deborah Stoiber, collection manager in the Moving Image Department at the George Eastman Museum, led a team to Fresno, CA to excavate this collection. She shares with us her experience and discusses the intricacies of Indian Film. Listen in for this great story of finding...

Film photographer Andre Wagner joined us this week. Andre has an impressive portfolio of street photography and portrait work and he talks with us about what continues to capture his eye. Living in Brooklyn, NY, there’s no shortage of subject matter to draw from and Andre is somehow able to capture images that could easily be lost amongst the busy streets and lives of those that inhabit it. Some o...

Writer and director Josh Safdie joined us this week. Josh walked us through he and his brother’s latest film Good Time from concept to screen, giving us a glimpse into the passion and intelligence that is woven into his work which by no surprise leads to captivating, moving, raw and honest films. He left us wanting more and itching for another Safdie film. Do not miss this episode.