The Making Of

In this episode, we welcome Skip Lievsay, CAS . Skip is an Oscar-winning Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer who has worked on films including Blood Simple , The Color of Money , Raising Arizona , Goodfellas , The Silence of the Lambs , Cape Fear , Malcolm X , Casino , Fargo , The Big Lebowski , No Country for Old Men , I Am Legend , Gravity , The Hunger Games , Birdman , Roma , Uncut Gems , A Qui...

In this episode, we welcome Matt Porwoll, cinematographer of the Oscar-nominated Documentary Short, All the Empty Rooms . In our chat, Matt shares on the making of this project, his creative approach, and the technologies used to capture the film. He also offers insights into the art of documentary filmmaking, the current state of the business, and offers invaluable recommendations for up-and-comi...

In this episode, we welcome Amy Vincent, ASC . Amy is the cinematographer of Song Sung Blue , that’s playing in theaters nationwide. In our chat, she shares on her journey, collaboration with director Craig Brewer, and about her work shooting this extraordinary film. Amy also talks about her role in the ASC, and provides invaluable advice for up-and-coming creatives and filmmakers today. The Makin...

In this episode, we welcome Charlie Polinger and Lucy McKendrick . Charlie wrote and directed the new critically-acclaimed thriller, The Plague , and Lucy served as the film’s producer. In our chat, they share about the inspiration, path, and production of the film— how they approached financing, casting, the visual storytelling, and more. In addition, they offer a variety of recommendations for u...

In this episode, we welcome Sofía Subercaseaux , editor of the critically-acclaimed film, The Testament of Ann Lee . Over the years, she has edited projects such as Maria , El Conde , Christine , The Devil All the Time , and “The Staircase”. In our chat, Sofía shares on her roots, pathway into editing, and working on this period piece. She also offers insights into her creative process, about work...

In this episode, we welcome Fabian Gamper. Fabian is the cinematographer of the feature film, “Sound of Falling,” that won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and is on the Oscar shortlists for Cinematography and International Feature Film. In our chat, we hear about his early days, education, and creative approach to shooting this award-winning feature. He also shares about the tools and t...

In this episode, we welcome Gary Adcock , a longtime industry technologist and veteran production professional. In our chat, Gary shares insights on the most-innovative solutions for production and post — including cameras, lights, lenses, camera support, software, and more. In addition, he dives deep into AI’s impact on filmmaking workflows, the state of the industry, and his predictions for 2026...

In this episode, we welcome Taylor Shaw , Head of Film Outreach at Kickstarter. In our discussion, Taylor dives deep into Kickstarter’s new strategic partnership with Tubi. She also offers insights into running successful campaigns on the fundraising platform, shares best practices on building an audience, and much more. The Making Of is presented by AJA: ICYMI: AJA’s biggest product releases in 2...

Happy Holidays, everyone! We hope you enjoy time with friends and family. ☃️ In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Ksenia Sereda . Ksenia shot “The Last of Us,” as well as Beanpole , Chernobyl: Abyss , and “The Crowded Room”. In our chat, she shares on her early days, pathway into cinematography, and about lensing “The Last of Us” series. Ksenia also discusses the tools and technologies used...

In this episode, we welcome Ty Evans . Ty is a professional filmmaker with experiences shooting, producing and directing a variety of content. His career stems from cutting-edge skateboarding videos in the 1990’s on through next-level aerial filmmaking today. In our chat, he shares his origin story, how he learned his craft, evolved his skill-sets, and embraced new technologies. Ty also offers pra...

In this episode, we welcome Barry Ackroyd, BSC . Barry is an Oscar-nominated cinematographer who has shot films including A House of Dynamite , The Big Short , The Hurt Locker , Captain Phillips , Bombshell , Detroit , Jason Bourne , Green Zone , and United 93 . In our chat, he shares on his incredible career, about working with director Kathryn Bigelow on multiple films, and about making A House...

In this episode, we welcome Chris Welcker, CAS . Chris is an Emmy award-winning Production Sound Mixer who has worked on projects including Sinners , Spinal Tap II: The End Continues , Daisy Jones & The Six , Where the Crawdads Sing , Bill & Ted Face the Music , Mudbound , Patriots Day , Jack Reacher: Never Go Back , Deepwater Horizon , Jurassic World , and 12 Years a Slave . In our chat, he share...

In this episode, we welcome Dennis Berardi . Dennis is a top VFX Supervisor who has worked on films including Frankenstein , The Shape of Water , Nightmare Alley , Ad Astra , Hellboy , Crimson Peak , Pacific Rim , Tron: Legacy , Resident Evil: Retribution , Dawn of the Dead , The Cell , and Fight Club . In our chat, he shares about his career path, longtime collaboration with Guillermo del Toro, a...

In this episode, we welcome Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC . Autumn has shot films including Sinners , The Last Showgirl , Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , Beastie Boys Story , “Loki” and Palo Alto . In our chat, she shares about her roots, early cinematic inspirations, pathway into filmmaking, and how she approached the cinematography of Sinners . Autumn also talks about working with IMAX cameras, he...

In this episode, we welcome Vincent Piazza . Vincent stars in “Tulsa King,” and is also known for his lead role as Lucky Luciano in “Boardwalk Empire.” In our chat, we hear about his NYC roots, education, career path, and approach to his character in “Tulsa King.” In addition, Vincent offers insights and recommendations for actors and emerging filmmakers today. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Kira Kelly, ASC . Kira has shot projects including Him , 13th , “The Red Line,” “Queen Sugar,” and Rez Ball . In our chat, she shares about her formative years, filmmaking education, and work on the new Jordan Peele-produced movie, Him . Kira also offers extensive cinematography insights and practical advice for emerging filmmakers and industry pros ever...

In this episode, we welcome Justin Lin . Justin is a producer and director with a resume that includes Better Luck Tomorrow , Fast & Furious , Star Trek Beyond, “True Detective,” “Magnum P.I.,” Annapolis , The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift , Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, F9: The Fast Saga , Fast X , and Last Days — his return to indie filmmaking. In our chat, he shares about his formative years,...

In this episode, we welcome Ben Leonberg . Ben wrote, produced and directed Good Boy, the new horror film now playing in theaters nationwide. In our chat, he shares about the inspiration and making of this unique supernatural thriller, what it was like working with his dog as the lead actor, and the technologies used to capture this story. Ben also provides insights into the film’s path to distrib...

In this episode, we welcome two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, ASC . Jeff has shot films including Fight Club , One Hour Photo , The Social Network , The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , Hitchcock , Gone Girl , Being the Ricardos , and Tron: Ares . In our chat, Jeff shares his origin story, experiences working with David Fincher — and all about his latest movie, Tron: Ares . He...

In this 100th episode, we welcome two-time Oscar nominated cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BSC . Seamus has shot films including High Fidelity , The Hours , Atonement , The Soloist , We Need to Talk About Kevin , The Avengers , Anna Karenina , Fifty Shades of Grey , Nocturnal Animals , The Accountant , The Greatest Showman , and Die My Love . In our chat, Seamus shares his origin story, abou...

Image courtesy of Hulu. In this episode, we welcome Nadia Latif and Ula Pontikos, BSC. Nadia directed the new film, The Man in My Basement , starring Willem Dafoe — and Ula was the film’s cinematographer. Previously, Ula has shot projects including “Russian Doll,” “Three Women” and the upcoming “Blade Runner 2099” series. In our chat, they share about the making of this feature, their creative col...

In this episode, we welcome four-time Oscar-nominated writer, producer and actor Ethan Hawke and five-time Oscar-nominated writer, producer and director Richard Linklater . In our chat, we hear about the inspiration and making of their new film, Blue Moon , the ninth film they’ve collaborated on — as well as what’s at the heart of their longtime creative partnership. “The Making Of” is presented b...

In this episode, we welcome director Bernard MacMahon and producer Allison McGourty . This team brought us Becoming Led Zeppelin — the first documentary the legendary group has ever agreed to participate in. The film is currently streaming on Netflix and continues to be played at select theaters in the U.S. and around the world. In our chat, we hear about their path creating this doc, their creati...

In this episode, we welcome editor Glen Scantlebury, ACE . Glen has worked on a variety of influential films such as Megalopolis , Dracula , The Cotton Club , The Godfather Part III , Armageddon , Con Air , The Rock , Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) , Friday the 13th (2009) , A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) , Tropic Thunder , and Palo Alto . In our chat, we hear about...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Jo Willems, ASC, SBC . Jo has shot an impressive list of films including Hard Candy , 30 Days of Night , Limitless , The Hunger Games: Catching Fire , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2 , The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes , Red Sparrow , His House , Finch , and The Long Walk . In our chat, he shares about the making of The Long Wa...