Film Roundtable

Director Erin Vassilopoulos, Producer Benjamin Cohen, and Producer Alex Orlovsky discuss independent filmmaking now and "then", how these passion projects actually get made and what happens when your film gets into Sundance during a global pandemic.  Vassilopoulos' film "Superior," produced by Cohen, is her Sundance feature debut. It is based on a short film that premiered at Sundance in 2015...

In our latest Film Roundtable we’re joined by Cinematographer  Dariusz Wolski , ASC and editor  William Goldenberg , who both recently collaborated on Paul Greengrass’ News of the World.  William has led an incredibly prolific career editing films for directors such as Michael Bay, Kathryn Bigelow, Angelina Jolie, and Ben Affleck. He’s been nominated 5 times for the academy award an...

In this intimate conversation, Samantha and Maceo discuss their working relationship as director / DP and their transitions into their respective roles.

In this conversation Cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes and Production Designer Inbal Weinberg talk about their 20+ year friendship, which began at NYU Film School, how they chose their specific crafts, and their dreams for the future.

In this conversation, we dive into Rodrigo and Nico's roles in Julie Taymor's film "The Glorias," as Cinematographer and 2nd Unit DP respectively. We also hear some intimate stories from their respective careers. 

Tami Reiker and her crew behind “One Night In Miami” talk about the process when you have established a shorthand with your crew. Watch “One Night In Miami” on Amazon Prime today!

These cinematographers discuss their craft and recent work.

In this mostly one on one conversation, Oren and Julia discuss their path into cinematography, their experience at film school, and the goals that they have for their future.

In this captivating conversation we discuss the importance of trust on a set, the relationship between director / DP, and the way a director perceives their body of work. 

Callum's credits as producer include: Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, Vantage Point, Pacific Rim, Crimson Peak, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.

This conversation centers on both of their careers as cinematographers and how they came to make that transition into the role of the director.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

The intention around this conversation centers on the enrichment of production by working with like minded people.

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.

These two cinematographers discuss their creative changes over time.

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.

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.

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.

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 theo...

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.”

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.

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 topi...