Cinemapodgrapher
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
A podcast by filmmakers. For the world.Trusted by professionals and loved by film fans around the globe, Cinemapodgrapher is your backstage pass to the stories behind the stories—and the #1 podcast for the people who make them happen.Get to know the people who craft the stories you love. Cinemapodgrapher is the definitive podcast for anyone passionate about the art and craft of filmmaking—shining a spotlight on the names in the credits: the directors, cinematographers, camera operators, technicians, actors, and creatives who bring film and television to life.Hosted by working industry professionals Lucas Tomoana SOC (L.T), Hannah Ariotti, and Josh Calder, each episode delivers insider stories from set, deep dives into career journeys, practical lessons, and the latest in filmmaking tools and technology.To find out more, visit our website www.cinemapodgrapher.com
Episodes
- One Battle After Another with Key Grip Tana Dubbe
She helps hold together some of the biggest films in Hollywood, solving impossible problems with gravity, camera rigs and pure instinct. This week on Cinemapodgrapher, we are joined by legendary Key Grip Tana Dubbe. Starting out taking sti…
- The Pitt with Cinematographer Johanna Coehlo
Johanna "Jojo" Coelho is redefining how modern television is shot. The cinematographer of the award winning HBO series The Pitt joins Lucas Tomoana to unpack the groundbreaking visual approach behind the show. Jojo shares how her journey f…
- The Chair Company with Cinematographer Ashley Connor
Ashley Connor turns comedy into something quietly unnerving, building images that feel like they are slipping out from under you. In this episode, the cinematographer behind HBO's The Chair Company shares how her roots in experimental film…
- One Battle After Another with Cinematographer Michael Bauman
Oscar nominated cinematographer Michael Bauman has lived almost every corner of the lighting department, from best boy to gaffer to director of photography, shaping some of the most iconic imagery in modern cinema. At the centre of this co…
- Frankenstein with Production Designer Tamara Deverell
Academy Award–nominated production designer Tamara Deverell joins the podcast following her Oscar-nominated work on Frankenstein , a visually operatic reimagining that stands as one of the most ambitious production design achievements in r…
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 with Cinematographer Jules O'Loughlin ASC ACS
At the age of 30, Jules O'Loughlin ASC ACS walked away from a successful career as a futures trader and made the decision to pursue cinematography full-time. After enrolling at AFTRS, he shot his first feature Kokoda , a film that helped l…
- Camera Operator Ben Eeley ACO SOC: Fitness, Steadicam, Wheels, Conventional Operating, ZeeGee and Joining the ACO
When Ben Eeley ACO SOC is not camera operating, he spends his spare time running marathons, cycling, swimming and training for the Ironman. This episode explores how fitness and endurance play a role in camera operating, alongside Steadica…
- Camera Operator Brett Hurd SOC: American Primeval, The Handmaid's Tale and the craft of leading from behind the lens
International camera operator Brett Hurd SOC joins us after a run on shows like The Handmaid's Tale, Mrs America, The Terminal List and American Primeval. We talk about the path that took him from early sports broadcasting and documentary…
- Murderbot with Production Designer Sue Chan
This week on Cinemapodgrapher, one of our new hosts, Hannah, sits down with acclaimed production designer Sue Chan, whose work spans Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Where the Crawdads Sing, Colossal, and now the highly anticipat…
- Dolly Grip Dave Shaw: Lessons from 30 years in the Industry
This week on Cinemapodgrapher , new host Josh Calder sits down with one of Australia's most respected dolly grips, Dave Shaw. With over 30 years in the industry and credits on War Machine , Thor: Ragnarok , The Hobbit , Avatar , Eat Pray L…
- Cinematographer Jacques Jouffret ASC: Camera Operating, Transformers, Gran Turismo & American Primeval
For many years Jacques Jouffret ASC was one of the world's top camera operators, winning the SOC Camera Operator of the Year award for his work on Into the Wild and contributing to multiple Transformers films, Swordfish, Seabiscuit, Deepwa…
- F1 with Skywalker Sound - Al Nelson, Luke Dunn-Gielmuda and Andree Lin
The legendary team from Skywalker Sound, Supervising Sound Editor Al Nelson, Lead Sound Effects Editor Luke Dunn-Gielmuda, and Sound Design Assistant Andree Lin join us for Part 2 of F1, the movie. From working with Joseph Kosinski, collab…
- Andor Season 2 with Cinematographer Christophe Nuyens SBC
Andor Season 2 has earned 14 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Cinematography. DP Christophe Nuyens SBC joins us to discuss his nominated work on Episodes 1–6. We talk about his journey through the Belgian, French, and English film i…
- Chief of War with Cinematographer Matthew Chuang ACS
Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, cinematographer Matthew Chuang ACS has always been drawn to telling stories rooted in culture and identity. After reaching a creative ceiling in Australia, he made the leap to Los Angeles where he co…
- DIT Jason Bauer: Taylor Swift, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Thai Cave Rescue & Cherry
The first digital imaging technician to join the podcast, Jason Bauer began his career using still photography for previs on productions shooting film. As cinematography shifted to digital, Jason trained other digital imaging technicians b…
- F1 with 1st Assistant Camera Dan Ming
From fighter jets to race cars, Dan Ming is a world-class 1st AC who loves tech. Dan Ming and his team are known for their work on Top Gun: Maverick, and now they've taken those lessons, pushing the boundaries even further, to bring you F1…
- The Studio with DP Adam Newport-Berra and Camera Operator Mark Goellnicht SOC ACO
DP Adam Newport-Berra and Camera Operator Mark Goellnicht SOC ACO are the powerhouse duo behind the lens of The Studio . In this episode, we dive into what it's really like working with comedy legends and co-directors Seth Rogen and Evan G…
- The Last of Us Season 2 with Cinematographer Ksenia Sereda
Cinematographer Ksenia Sereda takes us behind the scenes for The Last Of Us Season 2. It's clear from the start how deeply she loves what she does. She lives and breathes her work and her passion is infectious. In this episode, we break do…
- The Acolyte with Cinematographer Chris Teague
Chris Teague, an Emmy Award winning Director of Photography, has worked on a diverse slate of projects, from Russian Doll and Only Murders in the Building to entering the Star Wars universe with The Acolyte . In our conversation, we talk a…
- AJK Grips: Mad Max Fury Road, Furiosa & The Fall Guy
Key Grip Adam "Skull" Kuiper and Best Boy Josh Calder lead one of Australia's top grip teams at AJK Grips. In this episode, we dive into how Skull earned his nickname, his journey into key gripping, and the art of building grip trucks from…
- Remote Pilot Aidan Kelly: Mission Impossible, James Bond, The Fall Guy & Building XM2
Aiden Kelly is one of the world's leading remote pilots and the co-founder of XM2. He shares how he started out flying remote helicopters and running a hobby shop, which led to building XM2 into a global remote head company with offices in…
- Snow White with Cinematographer Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS
Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS's stunning cinematography has captivated audiences around the world. From Australia to Elvis , Snow White , and commercials for global brands like Chanel, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Audi — her work is bold, emotional,…
- Adolescence with DP Matt Lewis and Camera Operator Lee Brown
Netflix hit series Adolescence has taken the world by storm — a gripping 4-part mini series exploring parenting, misogyny, and bullying — each episode shot in one continuous take. This week on the podcast, we chat with Director of Photogra…
- September 5 with Markus Förderer ASC BVK
Markus Förderer ASC BVK takes us behind the scenes of September 5 , an independent feature where he crafted an authentic 1970s broadcast aesthetic while pushing the boundaries of digital cinematography. He shares how he transformed the RED…
- Sean Flannery: Mastering Live Broadcast – Oscars, Grammys, Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Steadicam & Trinity
Sean Flannery has operated on some of the biggest live broadcasts in the world— Oscars , Grammys, Super Bowl Halftime Shows , you name it. In this episode, we sit down with Sean to unpack what it takes to operate under intense pressure whi…
- Matt Poynter ACO, SOC Assoc BSC: Becoming President of the ACO, the Importance of Assisting, A vs. B Cam, Building Relationships, Crane Work & Steadicam.
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Poynter ACO, SOC Assoc, BSC to talk about his journey from a young assistant to becoming the President of the ACO (Association of Camera Operators). Matt shares insights into the ACO's role in the ind…
- Beast Games with Series DP Jason Elliott
What does it take to be the series DP for Beast Games , the most ambitious reality series ever, helmed by none other than MrBeast ? In this episode, we sit down with cinematographer Jason Elliott to break down the high-stakes spectacle—sha…
- Invisible Boys with Director Nicholas Verso and Cinematographer Jason Hargreaves ACS
In this episode, we dive into Invisible Boys , the Stan original series adapted from Holden Sheppard's award-winning novel. The story follows four young men navigating identity and sexuality in a coastal country town—a perspective rarely s…
- The Wild Robot with Head of Story Heidi Jo Gilbert
Heidi Jo Gilbert's journey in animation is as inspiring as the stories she brings to life. After losing her dream job at Disney and facing one of the darkest times in her life, Heidi found unexpected inspiration in the story of Tom Brady—a…
- Dolly Grip Jamie Starr: Starting in Video Assist, James Bond, the art of dolly gripping, telescopic cranes, 1917 & Star Wars
On this episode of Cinemapodgrapher , we sit down with international dolly grip Jamie Starr to discuss his incredible career. From starting out as a video assistant to working on James Bond , to dolly gripping on 1917 , and Star Wars: Epis…
- Patrick Caligiuri: The Decline of Hollywood, Artificial Intelligence, Independent Filmmaking, & the Rise of Branded Content
Producer Patrick Caligiuri began creating content during COVID discussing the Film & TV industry on TikTok and Instagram. He has since amassed over 250k followers and established himself as a respected voice and thought leader. Patrick joi…
- The Penguin with Director Helen Shaver
Helen Shaver has directed some of television's most celebrated shows, including Vikings , Orphan Black , Law & Order: SVU , Westworld , Station Eleven and The Penguin (Episodes 4 and 5). Helen takes us on a personal journey, sharing how a…
- Wolfs with Cinematographer Larkin Seiple
In this episode, we chat with Larkin Seiple, the visionary cinematographer behind some of the most iconic visuals in recent film and music video history. Larkin discusses his early years working in reality television and shooting over 100…
- David Elmes: Focus pulling on the Matrix, Ghost in the Shell, Hacksaw Ridge and Mad Max Furiosa
David Elmes, one of Australia's most experienced focus pullers, works predominantly on U.S. features with many of those films budgets exceeding $100 million. In this episode, we begin by discussing his top tips for new assistants and his i…
- Sky Davies ACS: Short Films, Climbing the Camera Dept Ladder, Family and DPing Drama
Cinematographer Sky Davies ACS is one of Australia's rising stars. She joins us for a conversation about navigating the camera department, from assisting to DPing on drama. We discuss her early years hustling on short films, how they shape…
- From Football to Hollywood: A Journey with 1st AC Todd Schlopy
From barefoot kicker for the Michigan Wolverines and the Buffalo Bills to Hollywood 1st AC, Todd Schlopy shares behind-the-scenes stories from blockbuster films such as Starship Troopers , Air Force One , Spider-Man , Transformers , Wanted…
- Alien: Romulus with Production Designer Naaman Marshall
Naaman Marshall spent his early childhood visiting famous film sets designed by his uncle, such as Hook and Saving Private Ryan . This inspired him to pursue a career in the art department, where he has worked as a model maker, art directo…
- House of the Dragon with Catherine Goldschmidt BSC
Catherine Goldschmidt BSC was nominated for both an Emmy and an ASC Award for her work on HBO's House of the Dragon and was named a rising star of cinematography by American Cinematographer . Two seasons later, she is credited with shootin…
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist
Erik Winquist is a renowned VFX Supervisor at Wētā FX, a leading visual effects company based in New Zealand. After leaving the US to work on the Lord of the Rings, he now has over two decades of experience working on iconic films such as…
- Filmcare Trinity 2, Steadicam & A Cam Masterclass
The Cinemapodgrapher team travelled from Brisbane to Lisbon for Filmcare's Trinity 2, Steadicam & A Cam masterclass. We recap all the higlights of the camera operator workshop hosted by Geoff Haley SOC, Ari Robbins SOC, Curt Schaller & Far…
- Flying Sideways with Fred North
The world's most famous stunt helicopter pilot, Fred North, has flown over 20,000 hours, shot 200 films, worked with directors Michael Bay, Roland Emmerich, and Sam Hargrave, holds a world record for altitude, and is the author of his auto…
- Mental health in the entertainment industry with Ben Steel
Mental health issues are significantly higher in the entertainment industry than in the general population. Symptoms of anxiety are ten times higher, depression five times higher, and sleep disorders seven times higher, with five suicide a…
- The costumes of Shogun with Carlos Rosario
At 21, Carlos Rosario left the fashion houses of Paris for the hills of Hollywood, where his illustrations landed him his first job. Now a costume designer himself, his recent credits include A Girl in the Spider's Web , Alien Romulus , an…
- Film Care with Fares Corbani SOC ACO
At 14 years old, Fares Corbani SOC ACO, was helping a neigbour with wedding videography in Beirut, Lebanon. This would then lead him on a journey to becoming a Trinity, Steadicam and Camera Operator shooting in the Middle East and Europe.…
- Fallout with Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS
Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS teamed up with Jonathan Nolan for four episodes of Amazon's new hit series, Fallout . Adapted from the popular video game series, we delve into shooting with 35mm film, combining virtual production, and working as…
- Shogun with Sam McCurdy ASC BSC
Sam McCurdy ASC BSC, shot five episodes of FX's new hit series 'Shogun.' Join us for our longest episode ever as we discuss honesty, love, dropping out of art school, Game of Thrones, lighting, football, and break down our favourite moment…
- Wildlife Cinematographer Sophie Darlington
At age 19, Sophie Darlington left Dublin for Tanzania to become a camp manager at the Ngorongoro Crater. It was there that she was mentored by Hugo Van Lawick to become a wildlife cinematographer. Now, 30 years later, Sophie is a BAFTA awa…
- Switching departments with Drone Pilot Jeff Gaunt
Jeff Gaunt has been an archery champion, editor, VFX guru, director, and is now a skilled drone pilot for renowned company, Heliguy. His knack for learning new disciplines has seen him successfully pivot his career numerous times. We discu…
- Cinematographer Meg White
Meg White spent her younger years watching horror movies with her older brother, it is there she developed her interest in photography and filmmaking. Her love of photography led her to participate in several exhibitions. One project took…
- Aerial Cinematography with Dylan Goss
Dylan Goss has been the Aerial DP for some of the biggest films of the past decade. In this episode, we delve into his contributions to Denis Villeneuve's films such as 'Sicario', 'Blade Runner 2049', and the 'Dune' saga. Additionally, we…