Director of Photography Lawrence Sher takes us through his career from the early days (he calls his first day "the worst first day in the history of first days") to how he lensed the most successful R-rated movie of all time, offering insights as well as practical tools.
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Aug 15
Fiscal Sponsorship Explained
Fiscal sponsorship can give independent filmmakers access to tax-deductible donations, in-kind contributions, corporate partnerships, and other fundraising opportunities without changing how they monetize their films after completion. Host GG Hawkins talks with filmmaker Lindsay ... Show More
40m 21s
Aug 6
The Editing Process Behind Dialogue-Driven Drama The Revisionist
Editor Jon Fine joins GG Hawkins to discuss shaping The Revisionist, a dialogue-driven drama directed by Alex Vlack and starring Alison Brie, André Holland, and Dustin Hoffman. Fine explains how the cast’s performances transformed the tone of the script, how music and abrupt soni ... Show More
30m 40s
Oct 2021
Roberto Schaefer - Cinematographer
<p>EPISODE 162- Roberto Schaefer - Cinematographer</p> <p>Team Deakins is joined by cinematographer Roberto Schaefer (THE KITE RUNNER, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, MONSTER'S BALL) for a great conversation. In this episode, we discuss Roberto's journey into the industry (a serendipitous one ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 2017
Showrunning vs Directing - Just Shoot It 72
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your favorite up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting ... Show More
51m 51s
Mar 2020
Introducing The Plot Thickens
Peter Bogdanovich was a young cinephile who quickly rose to become one of Hollywood's top directors. But he soon found himself a victim of jealousy, hubris, public scorn – and a devastating crime. Now, he looks back on a life of fame and failure, and through it all, an enduring l ... Show More
4 m
Aug 2025
STEVEN SODERBERGH - Director
<p>SEASON 2 - EPISODE 153 - Steven Soderbergh - Director</p> <p>In this extended episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with director Steven Soderbergh (BLACK BAG, TRAFFIC, OUT OF SIGHT). Steven credits his father for giving him the movie bug, and he shares how a young adu ... Show More
1h 32m