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Dec 2020
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Shining a Light on Your Own Career - Jus...

FILMMAKERS MATT ENLOW & OREN KAPLAN
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Accomplished DP Carissa Dorson sits down with us today to talk about being a cinematographer with a publicist, and getting your name out there. We chat about what a social media presence can do for your career, and Carissa shares her insights on what kind of director is best to work with. 


Check out Carissa’s latest film Darkness in Tenement 45: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wWDzbrYijE


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