
American Cinematographer interviews cinematographers, directors and other filmmakers to take you behind the scenes on major studio movies, independent films and popular television series.
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Episode 103
Joker / Lawrence Sher, ASC
The cinematographer discusses his sixth collaboration with director Todd Phillips, which he calls “the most uncompromised thing we’ve done to date.”
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Episode 102
Jojo Rabbit / Mihai Mălaimare Jr.
The cinematographer discusses his collaboration with director Taika Waititi and how he photographed this satirical black comedy set in Nazi Germany.
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Episode 88
Cloak and Dagger / Tami Reiker, ASC
The cinematographer details her visual approach to shooting the pilot for this Marvel superhero series, reteaming with director Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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Episode 86
Tully / Eric Steelberg, ASC
The cinematographer discusses his work in this comedic drama, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Jason Reitman.
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Episode 79
Sense8 / John Toll, ASC
Oscar-winning cinematographer John Toll, ASC discusses his work in the ambitious sci-fi thriller series Sense8, in which a diverse group of eight individuals located around the world find that they are connected via a mysterious form of telepathy.
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Episode 78
Get Out / Toby Oliver, ACS
Cinematographer Toby Oliver, ACS discusses his work in the horror hit written and directed by Jordan Peele, which has received near-unanimous critical acclaim.
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Episode 73
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos / James Chressanthis, ASC, GSC
James Chressanthis, ASC, GSC discusses his documentary, No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos, the influence of László Kovács and Vilmos Zsigmond on the field of cinematography, and their influence on his own development as a director of photography.
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Episode 71
Louder Than Bombs / Jakob Ihre
Director of photography Jakob Ihre sits down with filmmaker Jim Hemphill to discuss his work on the acclaimed independent film Louder Than Bombs.
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Episode 54
Saving Mr. Banks / John Schwartzman, ASC
John Schwartzman, ASC discusses his work on the modestly budgeted character-driven movie, Saving Mr. Banks, discussing the choice to shoot on film and how they recreated 1960s Los Angeles using no digital mattes or effects.
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Episode 52
Nebraska / Phedon Papamichael, ASC
Nebraska cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, ASC discusses working with Alexander Payne, the benefits of shooting black-and-white in the digital age and shooting a road movie in real locations with many local actors.
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