The Cinematography Podcast Episode 41

Vanja Černjul, ASC

Talks Crazy Rich Asians, The Deuce, 30 Rock, Orange is the New Black, and more!

Vanja Černjul began his career in the U.S. filming small independent films like “Wrist Cutters, A Love Story” before breaking into television, shooting the pilot for “Ugly Betty” then going on to DP the first season of “30 Rock.” He developed the realistic, naturalistic lighting looks for “Nurse Jackie” and “Orange is the New Black,” and created the grainy, gritty 70's look for HBO's “The Deuce.” Vanja's biggest project to date is “Crazy Rich Asians,” which has become the highest-grossing romantic comedy of the last 10 years. He talks about its success, working with director Jon M. Chu and finding a gorgeous, unconventional look for a romantic comedy.

Find Vanja Černjul: Website

Facebook: @vcernjul

Instagram: @vanjacernjul

Illya's short end:

Shark Week and the Emmy nominations, including Game of Thrones, Barry, Ozark and Better Call Saul.

Ben's short end:

Action VFX, which is actual stock footage you can use for visual effects in movies, such as practical and some CGI fire effects and explosions, saving time and money for indie films.

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Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman
Host: Ben Rock 

Producer: Alana Kode
Editor: Abby Corbett
Composer: Kays Alatractchi
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