The official podcast of the International Collective of Female+ Cinematographers (ICF+C) where every week we will be talking to a different cinematographer and listening to their stories as they navigate the filmmaking world - sharing secrets and experiences to empower our community.
MOIRA MOREL. We talk about her start as a filmmaker in Portland, her experience shooting The L Word: Generation Q, and the importance of taking care of yourself and your mental health as you navigate your career as a cinematographer.
We're launching our second season with a tribute to Halyna Hutchins, ASC. Learn about Halyna's amazing life from her friends and colleagues through recordings of stories and memories about her submitted by members of our community as we pay tribute to her on the second anniversary of her death on the set of Rust. TRIGGER WARNING: The content of this episode includes vulnerable testimonials from the community about their experience with dealing with Halyna's death and its aftermath. The audio content of this episode cannot be used in any other sort of audiovisual production without the express consent and permission of the ICF+C and the individuals involved in these recordings.
HOST ROUNDTABLE. Akina, Barbie, Favienne and Emilia discuss general themes and questions that have been brought up throughout season 1. Plus, they play "Desert island lighting unit" and give their own answers for to our usual 3-part question. INSTAGRAM: Akina: https://www.instagram.com/akinavan/ Barbie: https://www.instagram.com/barbieleungdp/ Favienne: https://www.instagram.com/fafavienne/ Emilia: https://www.instagram.com/emi_mendieta WEBSITES: Akina: http://www.akinavan.com/ Barbie: http://www.barbieleung.com/ Favienne: https://www.faviennehowsepian.com/ Emilia: https://www.emiliamendieta.com/
KALILAH ROBINSON. Part 2. We will be discussing underwater cinematography, her experience in documentary cinematography, how her Bermudan roots influence her approach to storytelling, and navigating the winding path of a career in cinematography. Website: http://www.kalilahrobinson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpkali/
KALILAH ROBINSON. Part 1. We will be discussing underwater cinematography, her experience in documentary cinematography, how her Bermudan roots influence her approach to storytelling, and navigating the winding path of a career in cinematography. Website: http://www.kalilahrobinson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpkali/
SOPHIA STIEGLITZ. Part 2. We will be discussing working as a cinematographer in Mexico, the influence of interpersonal relationships in our careers, and how she became one of the founders behind Amazonas Eléctricas an all-female crew of latina gaffers and electricians operating out of Mexico. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemasophie/ website: http://www.sophiastieglitz.com/
SOPHIA STIEGLITZ. Part 1. We will be discussing working as a cinematographer in Mexico, the influence of interpersonal relationships in our careers, and how she became one of the founders behind Amazonas Eléctricas an all-female crew of latina gaffers and electricians operating out of Mexico. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemasophie/ website: http://www.sophiastieglitz.com/
JENDRA JARNAGIN. We will be discussing her 20-year-long “overnight success”, being based in NYC, how an innovative headshot led to creating an iconic personal brand, managing personal finances as a filmmaker, and landing and shooting her first TV show as a cinematographer. Website: https://www.jendrajarnagin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendradp
SARAH WHELDEN. Part 2. We will be discussing the ups and downs of moving from a smaller market to a larger city, establishing boundaries to protect our careers and personal life, the socio-economic divide of entering and thriving in the film industry, the perfection and imperfections of the images we create, and the importance of long walks on the beach. Website: https://sarahmakesmovies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmakesmovies
SARAH WHELDEN. Part 1. We will be discussing the ups and downs of moving from a smaller market to a larger city, establishing boundaries to protect our careers and personal life, the socio-economic divide of entering and thriving in the film industry, the perfection and imperfections of the images we create, and the importance of long walks on the beach. Website: https://sarahmakesmovies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmakesmovies
SADE NDYA. We will be discussing shooting commercials and working in the commercial world, prepping for projects, asking for what you need to do a job properly, and the importance of mentorship and visibility as a member of a minority. Website: https://www.sadendya.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadendya
QUYEN TRAN. Part 2. We will be discussing keeping career momentum as a cinematographer, work-life balance, motherhood, baking bread, and working on high-profile TV shows. Website: https://www.qtranfilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qgar/
QUYEN TRAN. Part 1. We will be discussing keeping career momentum as a cinematographer, work-life balance, motherhood, baking bread, and working on high-profile TV shows. Website: https://www.qtranfilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qgar/
JO JO LAM. We will be discussing building the foundations of your career abroad and transitioning to working in the United States, re-inventing oneself in Paris, and the emergence of A.I. in filmmaking. Website: https://jojo-lam.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojolamdop/
INDEANA UNDERHILL. We discuss going to film school abroad, how to approach networking, and why she started Cinematography for Actors - an education and networking-focused platform and podcast aiming to demystify cinematography for non-cinematographers. Website: https://www.indeanaunderhill.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imunderhill
MARISCELA MENDEZ. We discussing the uphill battle of a career in cinematography, interviewing for projects, dealing with rejection, and how we measure success. Website: https://mariscela.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariscela
VERONICA BOUZA. We will be discussing Veronica's journey from electrician to cinematographer, film school and graduating during the pandemic, the road to getting representation, and work-life balance. Website: https://www.veronicabouza.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronica.bouza/
BIANCA HALPERN. We will be discussing Bianca's start in Brazil, her experience shooting live music shows, and how she ended up starting and owning her own camera rental house (BECiNE) in Los Angeles. Website: https://becine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhalpern
SANDRA VALDE-HANSEN, ASC. We discuss how Sandra has navigated having a career as a cinematographer, shooting TV shows, motherhood, being an educator, and struggling with imposter syndrome. Hosted this week by Emilia Mendieta Córdova & Akina Van de Velde. Website: http://www.sandravalde.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandravalde
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