Cinematography for Actors

In this episode, we sit down with director Misan Harriman, the creative force behind "The After" starring David Oyelowo. We explore the privilege of holding a camera, Misan's journey from photography to directing, and the significance of casting for the film. Discover the challenges and rewards of Misan's directorial debut and how he brought authenticity to his storytelling. We...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Leo Behrens (Writer/Director/Cinematographer), Ilayda Cetinkaya (Producer) & “Mojo” Wen (Production Designer) about their film “SKIN”. SKIN is a poetic exploration of identity a...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode, our co-host Floriane Andersen interviews Héloïse Janjaud (main actress) of the film “Midwives” in French. Logline: Louise and Sofia, two passionate young midwives, join their first job in a pub...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Bren Cukier (writer/director) & Marianna Zydek (lead actress) for their film “Thursday”. They discuss navigating the nuances of the contentious topic of abortion and all the pre...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Bryan Tucker (Co-Director/Producer/Writer, DP, Editor), Netsie Tjirongo (Co-Director/Producer/Writer) & Ken Nsimbi (Main Character/Talent) about their film "Savi the Cat&qu...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Eric Wang Schwager (Director), (Cindy) Zixin Zhang (Producer) & Rayana Rasamee (Cinematographer) for their film “Lucky Market”.They discuss shooting at a supermarket and the log...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Zacharias Mavroeidis (director & co-writer) of the film “THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN”.They talk about the process of co-writing, casting, one on one meetings with cast members and re...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Sabrina Doyle (Director), Maximilian Schmige (DP) & Ron Eli Cohen (Producer) about their film “GO FOR GRANDMA”.Inspired by the iconic '80's fantasy films we all grew u...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Adrien Hoppenot (Producer) & Natalie Jones (cinematographer) about their autobiographical film “BACKBONE”.They talk about technical decisions they made with camera, what it was...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Conner De Mita (Director/Co-Writer) & Ari Jacobson (Co-Writer) for their film “WAKE”. The film is a bit surreal and a bit of horror. Conner wrote the first draft in the middle o...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Austin Chen (Producer) & Luísa Dalé Silva (Cinematographer) about their film “RAIN”. Logline: When a mysterious orange light starts infecting the air, a young mother-to-be attem...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode Inde interviews Chris Merrill, Director of AFI Productions. Chris has been at AFI for 20+ years and is a Producer of AFI FEST. Inde & Chris first met at AFI Conservatory and they talk about...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 (https://fest.afi.com) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Robb Fischer (Co-Director/DP) about his film "FRIDAY NIGHT BLIND". This film is about 3 visually impaired bowling friends & the way they roll. They started filming in 20...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode, Hae & Bre interview Milisuthando Bongela (Director/Writer) of her autobiographical documentary “MILISUTHANDO” which is set in past & present South Africa. It’s a poetic portrait of the...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview all graduates from the AFI Conservatory Program:Director and Co-Writer: Radha MehtaProducer: Gabriel GutierrezCinematographer: Isue ShinProduction Designer: Sandra Rodriguez For the...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Cindy Zhang (Producer), Anna Lo Westlin (Director) and David Orantes (Screenwriter) for their film “Bienvenido Juanito”. Logline: Three years after being separated following an atte...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. Join us as we check in on how the festival is going so far! You can also watch all AFI Fest interviews on our YouTube Channel Cinematography for Actors : https://youtube.com/@cinematographyforactors For our lis...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Lauren Rausaw (Producer), Guinevere Thomas (Director), Matt Kleppner (Cinematographer) and Julien Louis (Production Designer) for their film “THE GARDEN OF EDETTE”.The main themes o...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Teddy Schaffer (Director), Camille Tsalik (writer) and Lara Marks (Producer) for their film “CHERRY KOMPOT”. This film follows Lev, a stubborn Jewish-Ukrainian senior who refuses to...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Liam LoPinto (Director/Writer/Producer) of “THE OLD YOUNG CROW”. A film about An Iranian boy who befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo. Liam shot the initial foota...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Monica Sorelle (Co-Writer/Director), Robert Colom (Co-Writer/Producer) and Jonathan Cuartas (Editor) for their film "MOUNTAINS"They filmed during an active construction si...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Eric Wang Schwager (Director), Cyrus Yalda (Screenwriter) & Abbie Vance (Production Designer) for their short period film “CARCASS”. 18 structures blew down a hill a week before...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Joshua Nathan (Co-Director) and Rayne Harris (Co-Director) of the film Cairn. AFI Thesis Film 2023. How did they co-direct? How to they establish shots for a mystery/thriller? You c...

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 ( https://fest.afi.com ) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode we interview Dahlia Hamden (Producer), Shrayek (Director/Co-Writer) and Justin Horowitz (Co-Writer) about their film FULL MOON. They lost an actor mid-shoot! You can also watch all AFI Fest inte...

In this episode, we talk with DP Alicia Robbins about: - Workflow of traditional episodic shooting versus streamers - Relationships with vendors - The Mentee/Mentor relationship in our industry - The transition from Indie filmmaking to television - Virtual Production Alicia Robbins: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciacamchick/?hl=en --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com...