The Making Of

In this episode, we welcome Andy Hutton . Andy is the Head of Product Management for Batteries at Videndum Production Solutions. His role at Anton/Bauer is to help innovate and oversee the legendary brand, used daily by professionals in film, TV, broadcast, sports production, and beyond. In our chat, Andy shares his backstory from England, his education and career arc — and all about his role runn...

In this episode, we welcome Tony Denison . Tony is a veteran actor with starring roles in Michael Mann’s “Crime Story,” “The Closer” and “Major Crimes” — and in films such as City of Hope , The Amy Fisher Story , and Getting Gotti . He’s also played characters in “Wiseguy,” “Melrose Place,” “JAG,” “Prison Break,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “Criminal Minds.” In our chat, Tony shares his backstory, about...

In this episode, we welcome Tim Smith . Tim is Executive Director for the Americas at Angenieux. In our chat, Tim shares about his upbringing in Maine, his early interest in photography, and stories from his tenure at Canon, where he witnessed the “DSLR Revolution” up-close. He also talks about his current role at Angenieux and about their high-end lenses for cinematographers. In addition, Tim pro...

In this episode, we welcome Larry O’Connor . Larry is the founder and CEO of OWC, the industry leader in storage solutions. We also welcome Jon Hoeg , OWC’s Director of Marketing Communications. In our chat, we hear Larry’s backstory, how he created his company from the start, and its evolution over the last thirty-six years. In addition, Larry and Jon share about their solutions for production an...

In this episode, we welcome Ed Begley Jr . Ed is a legendary actor with roles in films including This Is Spinal Tap , A Mighty Wind , Best in Show , Pineapple Express , Whatever Works, Recount, For Your Consideration, The Accidental Tourist , Paul Schrader’s Auto Focus , Blue Collar , and Cat People — and shows such as “Better Call Saul,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Arrested Development,” “Portlandia...

In this episode, we welcome Charlotte Brändström . Charlotte is an award-winning Director working on today’s top shows including “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Shōgun,” “The Consultant,” “The Outsider,” “The Witcher,” “The Man in the High Castle,” “Madam Secretary,” “Conspiracy of Silence” and “Outlander”. In our chat, Charlotte shares about her early days in Europe, path into the i...

In this episode, we welcome Eric Hasso . Eric is the founder of Igelkott Studios , a world-class In-Camera Visual FX company. His clients include studios such as Netflix, Warner Bros, Amazon Prime, MAX, and Sony Pictures. In our chat, Eric shares about his early days in Sweden, about launching his company, Igelkott Studios, and his experience working on shows such as “The Playlist.” Eric also prov...

In this episode, we welcome Neil Matsumoto . Neil has a long history in the industry and has worked at Panasonic LUMIX for many years. In our conversation, he shares all about his roots, early independent filmmaking experiences, path into the industry, and current role at LUMIX. Neil also provides insights for filmmakers and other recommendations for cinematographers and creatives today. The Makin...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Alicia Robbins . Alicia has worked on top television shows such as “Bridgerton” Season 3, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Quantum Leap,” and “For The People,” as well as feature films including Creed II and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes . In our chat, she shares about her early years, path to studying at AFI, experiences working on low-budget projects, on through sh...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Christopher Ross, BSC . Chris has worked on critically-acclaimed series including “Shōgun,” “Top Boy” and “Trust” as well as films such as Yesterday , The Great Escaper, Eden Lake, and Room . In our chat, we hear his backstory, how he started in the industry, and about his process prepping and shooting various projects. Chris also takes us behind-the-sce...

In this episode, we welcome Seth Emmons , Director of Communications at Leitz Cine. In our chat, Seth shares his backstory, experiences in the film industry, and about his longtime role at Leitz. He also discusses the evolution in technologies for digital cinematography over the last decade, insights from being on the front lines of serving cinematographers for years — and the state of the industr...

In this episode, we welcome Producer Keli Price . Keli is an actor, writer, producer and the CEO of Price Productions. In recent years, he’s produced a slate of feature films starring Mickey Rourke, Harvey Keitel, Danny Trejo, Mel Gibson, Penelope Ann Miller, Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert, Jason Patrick, Mena Suvari, Natasha Henstridge, and many others. In our chat, Keli shares about his early day...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer John Matysiak . John has shot acclaimed features such as Old Henry , Acid Man, and Big George Foreman , as well as series including “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and “Still the King.” In our chat, we hear John’s origins, path into filmmaking, and his experience working on a range of projects. We also learn about his approach to collabora...

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Denson Baker ACS NZCS . Denson has lensed projects including The Colour Room , Ophelia , Mountain Boy , Measure of a Man , “The Luminaries,” “Victoria,” The Black Balloon , The Waiting City , Ukraine on Fire , The Dark Horse , Oranges and Sunshine , and Deck Dogz . In our chat, Denson shares his backstory, early education, cinematic influences, and behin...

In this episode, we welcome Tony Wisniewski . Tony is the Sr. Marketing Manager for Cinematography and Photography divisions at ZEISS. Having supported creatives in both communities for many years, he has his pulse on the latest movements in each market. In our chat, we hear Tony’s backstory, career evolution into the world of optics, and all about the latest products from ZEISS — including their...

In this episode, we welcome producer Mark Skelton . Mark is currently at work on a feature-length documentary about the infamous Cannonball Run car race across America. He has a long history of producing films, documentaries, and other content. In our conversation, Mark shares his path into filmmaking, prior projects he’s worked on, and artists that have inspired him. He also shows us under the ho...

In this episode, we welcome Vimeo curators Meghan Oretsky and Ina Pira. This pivotal team at Vimeo leads the curation of the platform’s celebrated Staff Picks and engages with the filmmaking community on a constant basis. In our chat, we hear their back stories, how they got involved with Vimeo, and their unique roles with curation. In addition, they share insights on the state of independent film...

In this episode, we welcome filmmaker Chris Kentis . Chris is a writer, director, producer and editor, who achieved great success with his independent film, Open Water , in 2003. In our chat, we hear his backstory, path into filmmaking, and process making this movie. Chris also shares about his cinematic inspirations, other projects he’s worked on, and what's next for him. The Making Of is present...

In this episode, we welcome award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Esteban Toro . Esteban also serves as Adobe’s Sr. Community Relationship Manager and is based in New York City. In our chat, he shares his origin story, how he learned photography, on through becoming an ambassador for brands such as Sony and BenQ. He also talks about his role at Adobe supporting the creative community of filmma...

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-nominated Composer, Score Producer and Musician Chris Ruggiero . Chris has worked on films such as Emily the Criminal , Swallow , The Martha Mitchell Effect, Minding the Gap, Hooligan Sparrow , “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music,” One Child Nation , Plan C , Camp Courage , episodes of “American Masters" and “American Experience” — and R...

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-winning Cinematographer and Producer Ben Staley . Ben has worked extensively on the popular series “Deadliest Catch” — as well as “Ice Road Truckers,” “Lost Gold of the Aztecs,” “Alaskan Bush People,” “Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante,” “Shark Week” and “Pirate Gold of Adak Island”. In our chat, Ben shares all about growing up in Alaska, his path to filmma...

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-winning Documentary Editor Arielle Amsalem . Arielle has worked on docs including By the People: The Election of Barack Obama , When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts , “The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth,” Pete Seeger: The Power of Song , Whose Streets? , The Education of Dee Dee Ricks , Coming Back with Wes Moore , and They Called Him...

In this episode, we welcomed James Mockoski , Film Archivist and Restoration Supervisor at American Zoetrope. Over the last twenty years, James has worked on and restored The Godfather , Apocalypse Now , The Outsiders , One from the Heart , Tucker: The Man and His Dream , The Cotton Club , and The Conversation for its 50th Anniversary in 2024. In addition, James restored the Talking Heads concert...

In this episode, we welcomed our friend Steve Bannerman , Head of Post for International Features at Amazon Studios. Steve’s career includes many years at Apple, GenArts, Assimilate, Silverdraft Supercomputing, as well as running Local Hero Post, now REAL by FAKE, in Santa Monica, CA. In our chat, we hear Steve’s backstory and his insights from working for decades for top technology companies and...

In this episode, we welcomed producer/director, DP and educator Jem Schofield . Jem has been a fixture in the industry for over twenty years — helping educate filmmakers about cinematography, lighting, cameras, lenses, producing, and much more. He’s also created content for leading groups such as NAB, LinkedIn Learning, AbelCine, Apple, B&H, Canon, RØDE, Sony, Westcott, and ZEISS. In our chat, Jem...