The Making Of

In this episode, we welcome Shamir Allibhai. Shamir is the co-founder of Eddie AI , a revolutionary new AI-powered software for filmmakers, editors, and content creators. In our chat, he shares about his early days, career working in production and post, and about the creation of his company, Eddie AI. He also deep dives on the solutions it provides — and other insights on the industry and product...

In this episode, we welcome Jimmy Chin . Jimmy is an inspirational mountain climber, award-winning photographer, and Oscar-winning filmmaker with projects including Meru , Free Solo , The Rescue , Return to Space , Wild Life , Nyad , and Endurance . He is also a longtime Canon Explorer of Light. In our conversation, we hear about his upbringing in Minnesota, path into photography, adventures in fi...

In this episode, we welcome Trevor Matthews and Nick Gordon , producers of the Golden Globe award-winning and Oscar-nominated film, The Brutalist . They share about their production company, Brookstreet Pictures, and the journey of this film from script to screen. Also, Trevor and Nick talk about their back stories, path into filmmaking, and approaches to producing films. In addition, they provide...

In this episode, we welcome Stephen Campanelli, SOC . Stephen is a legendary Camera Operator who has shot films including The Bridges of Madison County , Twister , The Patriot , The Thin Red Line , Space Cowboys , The Sum of All Fears , Mystic River , Million Dollar Baby , World Trade Center , Flags of our Fathers , Letters from Iwo Jima , Gran Torino , Invictus , Wild , American Sniper , Sully ,...

In this episode, we welcome back Jem Schofield . Jem is a producer, director, educator and host of his own YouTube show, The Daily Drop. In this 2025 kick-off chat, we deep dive on all things production, equipment, workflow trends, and other essentials in the world of filmmaking. Jem also offers real-world advice for folks just getting in the game — and those looking to level-up their craft for th...

In this episode, we welcome Blair Skinner . Blair is the founder of Film Parliament, and an expert in the art of scheduling & budgeting feature films. In our chat, she shares about her early days, path into filmmaking, working for top Line Producers, and the creation of her company. Blair also talks about the nuts and bolts of overseeing a film budget and sheds light on what her educational course...

In this episode, we welcome Jason Martinez . Jason is a longtime Broadcast Director at MSNBC, overseeing primetime shows and special coverage including the DNC and RNC Conventions, Presidential Debates, Election Night, and Congressional hearings. In our chat, he shares about his early days, path to becoming a director, and all the workflows involved in executing nightly news. In addition, Jason of...

In this episode, we welcome Drew Daniels . Drew is the cinematographer of the award-winning film Anora , directed by Sean Baker. He has also shot projects including Krisha , It Comes At Night , Waves , The Boy from Medellín , Red Rocket, “Euphoria,” “Outer Range,” “Swarm” and “The Idol”. In our chat, he shares about his early days, path into filmmaking, and experiences making Anora . He also talks...

In this episode, we welcome Andrew Dunn, BSC . Andrew is a three-time BAFTA Award winning cinematographer who has shot films including L.A. Story , Threads , The Bodyguard , The Crucible , Gosford Park , The Count of Monte Cristo , Sweet Home Alabama , Hitch , Precious , Crazy, Stupid, Love. , The Perks of Being a Wallflower , The Butler , The United States vs. Billie Holiday , Downton Abbey: A Ne...

In this episode, we welcome Gary Bettan . Gary is the president of Broadfield Distributing Inc. and a longtime thought leader in the film, video and broadcast industry. In our chat, he shares about his early days, the history of his company, and offers insights on the evolution of technologies for production and post workflows. We also hear Gary’s thoughts on the year that’s wrapping up — and pred...

In this episode, we welcome Lol Crawley, BSC . Lol is the cinematographer of the award-winning film, “The Brutalist”. In our chat, he shares his upbringing, education, and path to serving as Director of Photography on one of this year’s top films. Lol also talks about the planning and production of this project — describing all the tools, technologies and techniques employed to create this epic. I...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Markus Förderer, ASC, BVK . Markus shot the Golden Globe-nominated film, September 5 . In our chat, he shares about his early days, education, and experiences lensing this new thriller based on real events. Markus also talks about the cameras, lights and lenses employed to pull off the look and feel of this project. In addition, he offers many insights o...

In this episode, we welcome 5x Academy Award-nominated sound mixer Tod Maitland, CAS . Tod has worked on films including Tootsie , Hannah and Her Sisters , Born on the Fourth of July , Jacob’s Ladder , The Doors , Cape Fear , JFK , The Age of Innocence , A Bronx Tale , Donnie Brasco , The Devil’s Advocate , Seabiscuit , I Am Legend , Joker , The Irishman , West Side Story , and A Complete Unknown...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Julio Macat, ASC . Julio shot movies including Home Alone , Wedding Crashers , Ace Ventura: Pet Detective , So I Married an Axe Murderer , Miracle on 34th Stree t, The Nutty Professo r, Crazy in Alabama , A Walk to Remember , Pitch Perfect , After the Wedding , and the “Fatal Attraction” series. In our chat, Julio shares about his youth, early cinematic...

In this episode, we welcome Darley Newman . Darley is an Emmy-Award winning producer and host of “Travels with Darley,” a travel show on PBS that’s also streaming on platforms everywhere. In our chat, we hear about her Southern roots, early inspirations, and path to producing her own series. Darley also shares about her creative process, production workflows, and offers practical advice for creato...

In this episode, we welcome Charlie Sarroff . Charlie is the cinematographer of the recent horror hit, Smile 2 , as well as Night Swim , Relic , and the original Smile . In our conversation, we hear about his early days, path to learning filmmaking, and his approach to creating effective horror movies. In addition, Charlie shares about the various cameras, lights and lenses that he employs in his...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Don Burgess, ASC . Don has lensed a long list of revered films including Forrest Gump , Cast Away , Contact , What Lies Beneath , Spider-Man , The Polar Express , The Book of Eli , Flight, 42, The Conjuring 2 , Allied , Wonder , Aquaman , and Here . In our chat, Don shares about his upbringing, early inspirations, education, and path to becoming a leadin...

In this episode, we welcome Giovanni Ribisi . Giovanni is the cinematographer of a great new thriller called Strange Darling , as well as a lifelong actor starring in films such as Saving Private Ryan , Boiler Room , Avatar , Lost in Translation , Ted , Public Enemies , Selma , Horizon: An American Saga , and shows including “Sneaky Pete” and “The Offer.” In our chat, Giovanni shares his backstory...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Steven Poster, ASC . Steven has shot films including Donnie Darko , Strange Brew , Someone to Watch Over Me , Opportunity Knocks , Big Top Pee-Wee , Amityville: The Awakening , Rocky V , and work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind , Blade Runner, Starman, and Unbreakable . He has served as president of the ASC, led the ICG for many years, and launched...

In this episode, we welcome Matthew Heineman . Matthew is an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director of projects including American Symphony, Cartel Land, Retrograde, The First Wave, “The Trade,” “Tiger,” City of Ghosts , and A Private War . In our conversation, he shares all about the origins of his documentary career, his workflow, and experiences working in war zones, pandemic environments, a...

In this 50th episode, we spoke with Lawrence Sher, ASC about the making of Joker: Folie à Deux with a live audience at the ZEISS Showroom in Los Angeles. Larry shared about how he approached creating this sequel, the techniques and technologies used to shoot it, and about his longtime collaboration with director Todd Philips. He also talked about various inspirations that fed his approach to this...

In this episode, we welcome Craig Yanagi , National Product Manager at JVC Professional Video. In our chat, we learn about Craig’s roots, education, and experiences working for Sony Electronics, as well as JVC for the last twenty years. He shares about a wide range of camera systems, including the DVCAM, where he helped usher in its pairing with Final Cut Pro’s workflow. Craig also sheds light on...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Nancy Schreiber, ASC . Nancy has a long career working in film, television and documentaries. Some of her credits include Your Friends and Neighbors , Loverboy , The Nines , November , Path to War , Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice , Mapplethorpe , Visions of Light — and TV shows such as “P-Valley,” “Station 19,” “The Family,” “Blue” and “The Comeba...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Richard Rutkowski, ASC . Richard has lensed top television shows such as “Masters of the Air,” “Sugar,” “The Americans,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” “Castle Rock” and “Manhattan” — and films including “Interview with the Assassin.” In our chat, Richard shares his backstory, film education, road to working in television, and approach to crafting various pro...

In this episode, we welcome Jonah Kessel . Jonah is the Deputy Director of Opinion Video at The New York Times . His work there is a hybrid of explanatory and investigative short form documentary and other innovative forms of visual journalism. In his career, he’s been recognized by a variety of organizations, including two World Press Photo awards, four times as a Multimedia Journalist of the Yea...