Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast

We are stoked to have London-based director Shaun James Grant on the podcast.  The trailer for Shaun's first short film, Hope, has just come online, as well as his latest piece for the English National Ballet. We discuss these projects and much more, delving into Shaun's backstory and ethos.  Links to the projects discussed in the episode: Jack Garratt: https://vimeo.com/155690165 Maverick Sabre -...

In their first solo episode since Ep1, Tommi and Lorenzo reflect back on the first 23 episodes of the podcast, about getting through lockdown, discuss some of the work they've been up to since, and answer some listener questions. Here are some of the projects discussed: Tommi: Charlotte Knowels - Petals SS2021 https://vimeo.com/466858523 Lorenzo: Gabi Garbutt https://vimeo.com/443218032 Lorenzo: P...

Eben Bolter BSC is back on the show, this time to lift the lid on virtual production! Recently popularised by The Mandalorian, virtual production is a brand new cutting-edge production technique involving a wall of high resolution LED screens displaying CG content which responds in real time to camera tracking, giving filmmakers the opportunity to shoot live-action inside full CG environments.  Eb...

Elliot Beach is a talented and experienced gaffer based in London. He has gaffered a wealth of amazing jobs. In this episode we get the low down on what it means to be a gaffer, and how Elliot approaches the job. We go through some of the jobs he's worked on, and the links are below: Tommy Hilfiger: https://vimeo.com/424343362 Maverick Sabre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1JLk9QDQjE Braun: http...

In our first US interview, we chat to LA-based director Malia James. Malia has directed plenty of music videos for high profile artists, as well as many commercials, and a short film made in collaboration with Tove Lo.  Here are some of the pieces we discuss in the episode: Green Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3cpdkhtGx0 Rita Ora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCQK6LmhYqc&list=PLpm-2F1VB8...

This week we chat to the talented, funny and all-round lovely DP Olan Collardy. We talk about how his love for cinematography led him to leave an established career and his grind initiating and shooting his own projects and making a name for himself. We discuss some of his shorts, music videos and commercials.  Here are the jobs we chat about in the podcast: The Chippie: https://www.olancollardy.c...

David Procter is an established and sought-after DP based in the UK.  In this fascinating and in-depth episode, we discuss David's music video, commercial and long form work.  Here are links to the jobs we discuss during the show. Dermot Kennedy - Power Over Me: https://vimeo.com/304643155 Issey Miyake: https://vimeo.com/155142598 McLaren: https://vimeo.com/208048523 Infiniti QX30: https://vimeo.c...

George Burt is a UK-based features cinematographer. We discuss his grind and rise through the world of low budget features.  Here are the trailers for the features we chat about. Pandorica: https://george-burt.com/portfolio/pandorica-international-trailer G-Loc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hG6oX5BNaw&feature=youtu.be --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://...

Paul Kemp is a key grip working on features and dramas in the UK. His credits include Peaky Blinders s5, Britannia s2, Black Mirror, In Darkness, Silent Witness, Fortitude and many more.  In this hugely informative episode we cover the role of the grip, the union and NVQ system in the UK, methodologies for working with dolly, handheld, and technocrane, and much much more! Check out Paul's instagra...

Today's episode coincides with the trailer release of director James Webber's first feature film, 'Sorority', shot by our co-host Lorenzo Levrini. In this episode, James and Lorenzo talk about what it takes to make a low budget feature and how they went about making this one.  **UPDATE** Sorority is now available on Amazon Prime!  https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/0OMK1EROAR849WCFCVD13SBFY4...

This week we chat to amazing DP Kate Reid BSC. Kate's TV drama credits include The Nevers, Hanna, Press, Marcella, and many more.  Check out BBC's press, which we chat about in detail: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bjpsjr And check out Kate's website: http://katereiddop.com/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloos...

This week we are joined by DP Rina Yang and her regular focus puller Kate Molins for an insightful and entertaining chat about the collaboration between a DP and their focus puller, as well as a look into each of their individual careers and roles.  Check out Rina's website: https://rinayang.com Sitting in Limbo on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08g29ff/sitting-in-limbo Make...

Eben Bolter BSC is one of the UK's most exciting narrative DPs, working across TV series and features. In this 2 hour episode we cover a huge array of topics such as the projects he has shot, how he collaborates with directors, actors and his crew, his approach to his career, choosing projects, HDR and workflow, lighting, lensing and much more! Don't miss BTS and stills by clicking on the supporti...

Dylan Holmes Williams is a London based director represented by Stink Rising.  His short film The Devil's Harmony was the winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020.  Here is the trailer: https://vimeo.com/255302784 The film is available to view on demand here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thedevilsharmony And here is the second project we discuss, Stilts: http...

This week we speak with producer Anthony Toma, who has produced many commercials and music videos through his London based production company Toma Productions. He also co-produced The Devil's Harmony, winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020.  We chat about Anthony's way into the industry, his ethos, how he deals with pressure and balancing everybody's need...

Dumas Haddad is a talented director from London. We catch up with him about his roots, his approach and his collaborations.  Here's the two jobs we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/296310688 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZ-iVYLY38 --- BLACK LIVES MATTER Here are the two instagram accounts we mention in the intro: https://www.instagram.com/sporasco/ https://www.instagram.com/freethewor...

Anil Duru and Marcus Albertsen are skilled and busy focus pullers working in the London short form scene, and increasingly also in long form.  In this episode, they chat through their beginnings, how they do their job as a focus puller, and discuss techniques and equipment. We chat about the best way to become a focus puller, and also how to get started in the camera department as a trainee, how t...

David Wright is an accomplished cinematographer working in London. In this episode we take an in-depth dive into a crazy commercial and an iconic Slowthai music video, as well as discussing David's background as an assistant and his approach to cinematography.  Click here for supporting materials, full of BTS photos and videos for the jobs discussed: https://ep8.cinematographersontheloose.com And...

James Davis ACO is a camera operator, Movi operator and specialist, and tracking vehicle specialist, and co-founder of Motion24, the UK's foremost exponents of high quality Movi solutions.  In this episode we cover camera operating in a broader sense, see what innovations James has brought in to elevate the Movi to new levels, discuss the Ultra Arm Porsche car he designed and built in collaboratio...

This week we have director Bruno Chiecco.  Bruno has had a really interesting route into directing, starting with photography, then focus pulling.  Here is the Barbados film we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/379356832 Make sure you check out Bruno's website, and The Big Sky, great friends of the show and the production company where Bruno directs full time: http://brunochiecco.com https...

This week we have 1st Assistant Director Ty Hack.  His experience spans feature films, music videos, TV, commercials and shorts.  Here is the IMDB entry for the feature film we discuss. The trailer isn't out yet! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10942144 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook .

This week we have Director of Photography Diana Olifirova on the show.  Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: https://www.dianaolifirova.com/leash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEXtrPFEzc You can see more of Diana's work here: https://www.dianaolifirova.com And here is Diana's Instagram . --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook .

Today we have Director of Photography Nick Morris. He talks to us about how he got started, his approach to his work, shooting film, and much more. Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com/#/tommy-hilfiger-leaders-of-now/ https://vimeo.com/334771744 You can see more of Nick's work here: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com --- Follow Cinematographers On...

Today on the podcast, Tommi and Lorenzo interview cinematographer and photographer Dimitris Lambridis, who after starting out in the industry as a gaffer, has hung up the gloves and started shooting.  Dimi's work: http://doplambridis.com https://www.instagram.com/dlambsauce/ Here are the two projects discussed in the show: UNHCR - Refugees Welcome TVC https://vimeo.com/385246108 Deaf Radio - Anima...

In this first episode, we meet cinematographers Tommi Terminet and Lorenzo Levrini, hear a bit about how they got started, and learn what's to come in this podcast.