The Cinematography Podcast 2026 Oscar Special
Jenelle Riley, three-time Emmy-winning entertainment journalist and host, chats with Ben and Illya for our SEVENTH annual Oscar nominations special. With a focus on cinematography, they discuss what they liked, what will win, what should win, and their favorite movies of the year that may not have been recogni ... Show More
Mar 6
James Whitaker: Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die’s visual chaos
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 349: James Whitaker, ASC Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die DP James Whitaker, ASC played with different genres, with over 70 setups a day in the Norm's diner set. He used LED walls and projectors to cast real, interactive light on the characters in ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 27
Danny Cohen, BSC: Slow Horses ‘dirty London’ cinematography
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 348: Danny Cohen, BSC DP Danny Cohen, BSC, reveals how he crafted the "dirty London" look of Slow Horses through motivated lighting, high ASA grain, and the grit of Slough House. Key Podcast Highlights: -How Slow Horses ditches the typical block ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2023
SNL Vet On Directing, Producing and Shooting Sketch, Parody and Satire
Alex Buono is a director, producer, cinematographer, and executive producer who is known for his work on television shows such as Saturday Night Live, Documentary Now! and Russian Doll. He is currently working as the Directing Producer on a tv series, Based on a True Story, which ... Show More
42m 42s
Aug 2024
Crafting Tension: ‘Spermworld’ & ‘How To Blow Up a Pipeline’ Editor Explains
As an editor, should you specialize in documentary film or narrative film? Who says you can’t do both? Editor Daniel Garber proves it’s possible, sharing his unique approach to editing some of his most recent projects. He dives into the nuances of pacing, note-taking, and the art ... Show More
40m 52s
Jan 2024
How To Make a Movie... For TikTok?
Lately, we keep hearing the advice to grab an iPhone and just start shooting a movie. Well, that’s exactly what the team behind The Mountain Murder Tapes did. Not only was filming very simple, but they kept post-production really scrappy and distributed their project on TikTok!
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39m 56s
Feb 2025
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of the Hit Body Horror Flick
In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins sits down with Jérôme Eltabet, the editor of the Oscar-nominated body horror film The Substance. Jérôme shares his journey from assistant director to editor, detailing his work with director Coralie Fargeat to bring The Substance to l ... Show More
45m 21s
Nov 2021
Dune DP Greig Fraser and Editor Joe Walker Break Down Crafting a Cinematic Epic
Get ready for tons of insight on this massive film!
In this episode, we talk about...
How the team conquered the challenge of presenting such a dense, beloved, and influential book on the screen.
How the team tried to keep elements of the book that may not be the most cinemati ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2023
How to Greenlight Yourself with ‘Wildflower’ Director
Have you ever thought about drawing inspiration for your characters, from your own family? How do you accomplish that in a way that protects them while also being true to the story?
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Wildflower, Matt Smukler, discuss:
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49m 4s
Apr 2025
CAMERA MOVEMENT - with Tom Cross & Ed Lachman
<p>SEASON 2 - EPISODE 139 - Camera Movement - with Tom Cross & Ed Lachman</p> <p>In this special episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, editor Tom Cross (Season 1, Episodes 129 & 139) and cinematographer Ed Lachman (Season 1, Episode 77 & Season 2, Episode 132) return to join us in ... Show More
1h 33m
Oct 2024
How to Scale Video Editing With an AI Storytelling Partner
As AI continues to reshape creative industries, video editing is undergoing a major transformation. Tools like Eddie AI are making the editing process faster, more efficient, and more accessible to filmmakers. By acting as a storytelling partner, AI can quickly generate rough cut ... Show More
45m 43s