Ep013 - "Why we do things the way we do"...

Michael Cawood talks to Ryan Hagen about animating the Devil. They take a detailed look at the thought processes behind the performances and the challenges of working on the film. This is part two of this discusssion. 

Director, Michael Cawood talks to Ryan Hagen about his long term involvement with the film including modelling the Devil character and he how got involved in the first place. This is the first part of a two part discussion. This episode also includes a project update from the Dir ... Show More

The VFX artist known as Softdistortion and Michael Cawood talk about colaborative filmmaking over the internet, then he takes the opportunity to give a status update on Devils Angels and Dating. 

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 23 - DAMIEN CHAZELLE - DIRECTOR OK, here’s the episode you’ve been waiting for! Team Deakins has an extensive conversation with the talented director Damien Chazelle (LA LA LAND, FIRST MAN, BABYLON). We talk about his approach to movie making and his experience ... Show More

Director Ava Duvernay engages in an in-depth conversation with Alex Stapleton about her filmography and her philosophy regarding craft. Ms. Duvernay discusses her directing process using examples from When They See Us, Selma, and Queen Sugar. 

In this episode, Jason Brubaker talks about filmmaker motivation. He discusses the importance of understanding your reason for making films and how to stay motivated even when life gets in the way. 

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 3 - TOBY JONES - ACTOR In this episode, Team Deakins sits down with the talented actor, Toby Jones (TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY, INFAMOUS, THE HUNGER GAMES, ATOMIC BLONDE). We touch on a lot of subjects during the conversation including the all important relation ... Show More

It seems that many short films even after they wrap a successful shoot never end up seeing the light of day. And why is that? Because they dry up in the post-production process. Whether it's for lack of money, lack of inspiration, lack of enthusiasm, or just plain destitution at ... Show More

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 72 - STEVE YEDLIN - CINEMATOGRAPHER Cinematographer Steve Yedlin (GLASS ONION, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, LOOPER) joins us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast to discuss the nuts and bolts (and truth!) of cinematography. We touch on Steve’s early-career ... Show More

EPISODE 147 - DONALD BURT - Production Designer Team Deakins delves into the craft of production design with the great production designer, Donald Burt (THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, HOSTILES, MANK). We loved hearing about his path to the film business! We talk about his f ... Show More

EPISODE 154- JOHN SEALE - Cinematographer Team Deakins speaks with cinematographer John Seale (MAX MAD: FURY ROAD, THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, RAIN MAN, DEAD POET’S SOCIETY) in this episode. John shares stories from his time working with director Peter Weir, Anthony Minghella, Sydne ... Show More

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 41 - JOHN DE BORMAN - CINEMATOGRAPHER Team Deakins is happy to share our conversation with cinematographer John de Borman (AN EDUCATION, THE FULL MONTY, THE MIGHTY) on this episode of the podcast. We discuss working with different types of directors and battlin ... Show More