The Cinematography Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast


Latest Episodes

Scott Siracusano’s inventive cinematography on Control Freak
May 07, 2025

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
April 30, 2025

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
April 23, 2025

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
April 16, 2025

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
April 02, 2025

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
March 26, 2025

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
March 19, 2025

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
March 12, 2025

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
March 05, 2025

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
February 26, 2025

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,