The Cinematography Podcast

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Scott Siracusano’s inventive cinematography on Control Freak
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 309: Scott Siracusano - The Hulu original horror film, Control Freak, plunges audiences into the unraveling world of Val (Kelly Marie Tran), a motivational speaker t
Jessica Lee Gagné: Pushing Boundaries in Severance Season 2
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 308: Jessica Lee Gagn - Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagn is an essential creative force behind Severance on Apple TV+. She has an expanded role in the show's secon
Special: Hacks DP Adam Bricker, Live Podcast in Las Vegas
Special: Adam Bricker, ASC - Cinematographer Adam Bricker, ASC chats with Illya at our live podcast event hosted by the Broadcast Education Association at NAB Las Vegas. Adam discusses his early caree
Johanna Coelho: creating intense ER reality on The Pitt
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 307: Johanna Coelho - As the cinematographer of all 15 episodes of The Pitt, Johanna Coelho helped create a fresh take on the medical genre's visual style. Executive
Daredevil: Born Again DPs Hillary Spera and Pedro Millán
Daredevil: Born Again cinematographers Hillary Fyfe Spera and Pedro Gmez Milln were both admirers of the original Daredevil on Netflix. As the lead cinematographer on the new series, Hillary wanted
Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna director Rachel Mason
Rachel Mason's documentary, Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna, is not a sensationalist recounting of tragedy. It's a deeply personal exploration of the life and untimely death of cinematographer
Grace Point indie film director Rory Karpf & DP Al Francesco
For director Rory Karpf, a core philosophy is that things are going to change- a lesson learned from years of documentary filmmaking. This flexibility proved invaluable when crafting his indie feature
Stephen Murphy, BSC: balancing love and terror in Heart Eyes
Heart Eyes isn't your typical horror film or romantic comedy. It's a genre-bending fusion of sweet romance and chilling slasher horror. Cinematographer Stephen Murphy, BSC, ISC has crafted a film that
Andrew Bird: editing The Seed of the Sacred Fig in secret
Mohammad Rasoulof, the Iranian director whose films have consistently challenged the authority of the Islamic Republic, has faced imprisonment and persecution for his artistic vision. While serving ti
2025 Academy Awards nominations with Jenelle Riley, Variety
Long-time friend and colleague Jenelle Riley of Variety magazine chats with Ben and Illya for our SIXTH annual Oscar nominations special. With a focus on cinematography, they discuss what they liked,