Exposing the Negative

In this final episode, I had the opportunity to talk with cinematographer Mandy Walker, AM, ASC, ACS. Her work on the film Elvis earned an Academy Award nomination and made history when she became the first woman to receive the ASC Award for feature film cinematography. In 2025, she further made history when she was elected the first female president of the ASC. She has helped pave the way for fut...

In this episode, I had the chance to talk with cinematographer Brandon Cox. A graduate of the American Film Institute, Brandon has built a career spanning music videos, feature films, and television, with cinematography credits including Werewolves, Long Gone Heroes, One Spoon of Chocolate, and Gasoline Alley. After spending decades working in the film industry, he offers an honest perspective on...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with camera technician Matthew Thomas Borek. A Local 600 camera technician based in Los Angeles, California. Matthew has worked on a wide range of acclaimed feature films, television productions, commercials, and music videos. Beyond his work on set, he is passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers, generously sharing h...

In this episode, I had the chance to talk with cinematographer Jayson Crothers. Jayson earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute. His work spans both feature films and television, including series such as Cruel Summer for Hulu, Chicago Fire for NBC, and most recently additional photography on Margo’s Got Money Troubles for Apple and A24.  Beyond his work behind the cam...

In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Argentinian cinematographer Natasha Braier, ASC, ADF. Her work includes films such as The Neon Demon, Honey Boy, and I Love Boosters. She is the first Latina to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Society of Cinematographers. In 2025, she founded Deep Light, a global cinematography mentorship community dedicated to education, growth, and...

In this episode, I am talking with cinematographer Christopher Probst, ASC. His work on the pilot episode for David Fincher’s Mindhunter earned him an ASC Award nomination. His work includes some of the greatest music videos of the past decade. In addition to his cinematography career, Christopher is a co-author of the Cine Lens Manual and serves as the Chief Innovation Officer of Synapse, a virtu...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Director Jay Holben. In addition to directing, he’s a producer, former cinematographer and associate member of the ASC. He’s the co-chair of the ASC Motion imaging Technology Council and contributing technical editor for American cinematographer magazine. He is also an author, writing books like the Directors Guide to Everything and co-writing th...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Emmy award winning cinematographer John Simmons, ASC. In addition to his work as a cinematographer, he is also a photographer, director and artist whose passion for teaching and mentoring has made a lasting impact on so many filmmakers. He serves as co-chair of the ASC vision committee, helping to encourage and support the progress of underrepres...