This is a recording of COTL's first Live Q&A format, held over zoom in May 2024. Cinematographers Tasha Duursma and Charlie Knight answer listener questions focused on practical topics for aspiring and beginning DOPs and those stepping up or wanting to step up from crew roles. Tasha and Charlie are both very talented and prolific cinematographers m…

James Rhodes is a London-based DP, BIFA nominated for his debut feature ‘Femme’. We discuss the film as well as his experience shooting massive live music shows, including a detailed look at Disney’s ‘Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium’. We also chat about cinematography books and Cinematographers’ Archive, an Instagram account co-create…

Anna Patarakina is a London-based DP. Member of the Swedish Society of Cinematographers (FSF) and Illuminatrix, she was born in Russia and ended up in the UK via Sweden. She has extensive long form experience. In this wide ranging conversation, we cover diplomacy, gratitude, difficult conversations, art, her script visualisation process with the di…

Aaron Adrian Rogers is a UK-based cinematographer. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his time as a C cam op and 2nd unit DP on HBO’s Avenue 5 and House of the Dragon and Netflix’s The Gentlemen. We discuss war stories, lessons learnt, working with operators, and lots more! We also discuss Aaron’s youth work and how he juggles DP work and fa…

Check out our new website! https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ --- Adam Barnett is a London-based DP. A graduate of the NFTS, he is prolific in the short form world and recently lensed an episode of Netflix’s ‘Champion’. We discuss Adam’s background, the nature of cinematography at the boundary of art and commerce, stories from filming ‘Cha…

Craig Dean Devine is a UK-based Cinematographer working primarily in TV drama and features. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from mental health and Craig’s podcast to how Warhammer taught him to light; from dealing with stepping onto bigger projects and how to work with crew to shooting in Tanzania and so much mor…

Kate Arizmendi is a New York-based cinematographer. Her work includes Succession S4, feature films Monica, National Anthem and Swallow, and 2nd Unit work on Dune, shot by Greg Fraiser, and Cyrano, shot by Seamus McGarvey. Kate’s website: https://www.katelinarizmendi.com Kate's IG: https://www.instagram.com/katearizmendi/?hl=en Projects discussed du…

Ben Saffer is a London-based cinematographer. We chat about his first feature, his prep process, his use of cine tracer and unreal engine for previs and his time as a DIT. Links to things we discuss in the show: A kind of kidnapping (Feature Film): https://www.bensaffer.com/a-kind-of-kidnapping No time to die – Matera sequence: https://www.youtube.…

In this episode, we talk to Callum Just, founder of UK-based Digital Orchard. Callum was one of the first DITs in the UK film industry and founded Digital Orchard 13 years ago to provide highly trained technicians and comprehensive workflow solutions for cinematographers. He has grown the company to deliver services on digital, film and hybrid shoo…

Alice Seabright is a writer and director. She directed eps 4 and 5 of Sex Education S2 before going on to create and show run the BBC1 / Amazon Studios series Chloe. In this wide ranging and honest conversation, we cover everything from philosophy and mindset to interpersonal relationships on set, developing a visual language for a show, the nitty …

George Rumsey is a below-the-line agent at Independent Talent Group. He rose to prominence in the UK short form world as the Head of Commercials at Panavision before joining Indepedent Talent in November 2021. We chat to George about his journey through the industry before diving into the world of the agent - what does it mean to represent director…

We sit down for a frank, honest and very entertaining chat with director KC Locke (@kc.locke). We talk music videos, the Manchester scene, and KC’s journey from one-man band to building his production company, Swords & Eagles (@swordsandeagles), who today are prolific creators of some of the most innovative music videos in the UK. Since recording t…

Rick Joaquim SASC is a DP based in London working in Narrative, Commercials and Music Videos. His work has been included in the ARRI Camera Showreel 2019, as Official Selection for Sundance Film Festival 2021 and Cannes Film Festival 2022 and and most recently he won "Best Achievement in Cinematography in a Documentary " at the South African Film &…

A wonderfully free and inspirational conversation with Danish cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, who has recently been thrust into the limelight after his incredible work on Joaquim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World”. Here are some of the jobs we discuss in the ep: The worst person in the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55M5ZgAqbWo Sea of tre…

Hunter Daly is a London based cinematographer. We cover his journey from law student to gaffer to successful short form DP, before going on to discuss Hunter’s recent thoughts around the morality of shooting commercials, the ethics of celluloid, the environmental impact of the filmmaking process, and his decision to go back to university to study e…

Jon Pugh is a visual effects artist, currently TechAnim lead at MPC Episodic London. He has a range of experience in different departments including comp, creature FX and crowd. His credits include The Crown, Assassin’s Creed, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, and Detective Pikachu. We chat with Jon about his journey within the VFX world and what…

In this solo episode, Tommi and Lorenzo discuss burnout culture, recent projects, reflective metering and more, as well as taking listener questions. Link to Tommi’s rear projection job: https://vimeo.com/582557836 BTS: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjg7rNihR_/?utm_medium=share_sheet And Lorenzo’s Rudimental video: https://vimeo.com/577366495 --- Fo…

Jonny Pickup is a photojournalist, documentary photographer and documentary filmmaker. His assignments have taken him all over the world, and he is currently a freelancer working with Getty. In this episode we talk about Jonny's journey and his process. We hear about some of his assignments and the crazy war stories that go along with them, and mos…

DP David Wright and Director Thor chat to us about the world of high-end international commercials. Here are the two jobs we break down: Telekom - Save Santa https://vimeo.com/494030584 Timisoreana Equity - Director's Cut https://vimeo.com/478552464 There is a wealth of BTS for download on the link below - you'll need a laptop: https://www.dropbox.…

Beatriz Sastre is a Spanish cinematographer based in London. Established in commercials, in 2019 she was co-DP on Spanish feature film ‘La Boda De Rosa’, and this year she was the sole DP on 'Federica Montseny, La Mujer que Habla'. La Boda De Rosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAML3wM1ug Nike: https://vimeo.com/389215062 Wata: https://vimeo.com…

We are stoked to have London-based director Shaun James Grant on the podcast. The trailer for Shaun's first short film, Hope, has just come online, as well as his latest piece for the English National Ballet. We discuss these projects and much more, delving into Shaun's backstory and ethos. Links to the projects discussed in the episode: Jack Garra…

In their first solo episode since Ep1, Tommi and Lorenzo reflect back on the first 23 episodes of the podcast, about getting through lockdown, discuss some of the work they’ve been up to since, and answer some listener questions. Here are some of the projects discussed: Tommi: Charlotte Knowels - Petals SS2021 https://vimeo.com/466858523 Lorenzo: G…

Eben Bolter BSC is back on the show, this time to lift the lid on virtual production! Recently popularised by The Mandalorian, virtual production is a brand new cutting-edge production technique involving a wall of high resolution LED screens displaying CG content which responds in real time to camera tracking, giving filmmakers the opportunity to …

Elliot Beach is a talented and experienced gaffer based in London. He has gaffered a wealth of amazing jobs. In this episode we get the low down on what it means to be a gaffer, and how Elliot approaches the job. We go through some of the jobs he’s worked on, and the links are below: Tommy Hilfiger: https://vimeo.com/424343362 Maverick Sabre: https…

In our first US interview, we chat to LA-based director Malia James. Malia has directed plenty of music videos for high profile artists, as well as many commercials, and a short film made in collaboration with Tove Lo. Here are some of the pieces we discuss in the episode: Green Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3cpdkhtGx0 Rita Ora: https://www…

This week we chat to the talented, funny and all-round lovely DP Olan Collardy. We talk about how his love for cinematography led him to leave an established career and his grind initiating and shooting his own projects and making a name for himself. We discuss some of his shorts, music videos and commercials. Here are the jobs we chat about in the…

David Procter is an established and sought-after DP based in the UK. In this fascinating and in-depth episode, we discuss David's music video, commercial and long form work. Here are links to the jobs we discuss during the show. Dermot Kennedy - Power Over Me: https://vimeo.com/304643155 Issey Miyake: https://vimeo.com/155142598 McLaren: https://vi…

George Burt is a UK-based features cinematographer. We discuss his grind and rise through the world of low budget features. Here are the trailers for the features we chat about. Pandorica: https://george-burt.com/portfolio/pandorica-international-trailer G-Loc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hG6oX5BNaw&feature=youtu.be --- Follow Cinematographers…

Paul Kemp is a key grip working on features and dramas in the UK. His credits include Peaky Blinders s5, Britannia s2, Black Mirror, In Darkness, Silent Witness, Fortitude and many more. In this hugely informative episode we cover the role of the grip, the union and NVQ system in the UK, methodologies for working with dolly, handheld, and technocra…

Today's episode coincides with the trailer release of director James Webber's first feature film, 'Sorority', shot by our co-host Lorenzo Levrini. In this episode, James and Lorenzo talk about what it takes to make a low budget feature and how they went about making this one. **UPDATE** Sorority is now available on Amazon Prime! https://www.amazon.…

This week we chat to amazing DP Kate Reid BSC. Kate's TV drama credits include The Nevers, Hanna, Press, Marcella, and many more. Check out BBC's press, which we chat about in detail: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bjpsjr And check out Kate's website: http://katereiddop.com/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: ht…

This week we are joined by DP Rina Yang and her regular focus puller Kate Molins for an insightful and entertaining chat about the collaboration between a DP and their focus puller, as well as a look into each of their individual careers and roles. Check out Rina's website: https://rinayang.com Sitting in Limbo on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk…

Eben Bolter BSC is one of the UK’s most exciting narrative DPs, working across TV series and features. In this 2 hour episode we cover a huge array of topics such as the projects he has shot, how he collaborates with directors, actors and his crew, his approach to his career, choosing projects, HDR and workflow, lighting, lensing and much more! Don…

Dylan Holmes Williams is a London based director represented by Stink Rising. His short film The Devil's Harmony was the winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020. Here is the trailer: https://vimeo.com/255302784 The film is available to view on demand here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thedevilsharmony And her…

This week we speak with producer Anthony Toma, who has produced many commercials and music videos through his London based production company Toma Productions. He also co-produced The Devil's Harmony, winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020. We chat about Anthony's way into the industry, his ethos, how he d…

Dumas Haddad is a talented director from London. We catch up with him about his roots, his approach and his collaborations. Here's the two jobs we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/296310688 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZ-iVYLY38 --- BLACK LIVES MATTER Here are the two instagram accounts we mention in the intro: https://www.instagram.c…

Anil Duru and Marcus Albertsen are skilled and busy focus pullers working in the London short form scene, and increasingly also in long form. In this episode, they chat through their beginnings, how they do their job as a focus puller, and discuss techniques and equipment. We chat about the best way to become a focus puller, and also how to get sta…

David Wright is an accomplished cinematographer working in London. In this episode we take an in-depth dive into a crazy commercial and an iconic Slowthai music video, as well as discussing David's background as an assistant and his approach to cinematography. Click here for supporting materials, full of BTS photos and videos for the jobs discussed…

James Davis ACO is a camera operator, Movi operator and specialist, and tracking vehicle specialist, and co-founder of Motion24, the UK's foremost exponents of high quality Movi solutions. In this episode we cover camera operating in a broader sense, see what innovations James has brought in to elevate the Movi to new levels, discuss the Ultra Arm …

This week we have director Bruno Chiecco. Bruno has had a really interesting route into directing, starting with photography, then focus pulling. Here is the Barbados film we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/379356832 Make sure you check out Bruno's website, and The Big Sky, great friends of the show and the production company where Bruno …

This week we have 1st Assistant Director Ty Hack. His experience spans feature films, music videos, TV, commercials and shorts. Here is the IMDB entry for the feature film we discuss. The trailer isn't out yet! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10942144 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.…

This week we have Director of Photography Diana Olifirova on the show. Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: https://www.dianaolifirova.com/leash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEXtrPFEzc You can see more of Diana’s work here: https://www.dianaolifirova.com And here is Diana's Instagram. --- Follow Cinematographers On T…

Today we have Director of Photography Nick Morris. He talks to us about how he got started, his approach to his work, shooting film, and much more. Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com/#/tommy-hilfiger-leaders-of-now/ https://vimeo.com/334771744 You can see more of Nick’s work here: http://ww…

Today on the podcast, Tommi and Lorenzo interview cinematographer and photographer Dimitris Lambridis, who after starting out in the industry as a gaffer, has hung up the gloves and started shooting. Dimi's work: http://doplambridis.com https://www.instagram.com/dlambsauce/ Here are the two projects discussed in the show: UNHCR - Refugees Welcome T…

In this first episode, we meet cinematographers Tommi Terminet and Lorenzo Levrini, hear a bit about how they got started, and learn what's to come in this podcast.Av Lorenzo Levrini & Tommi Terminet

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