Podcasts about Cinematography

It's Critical Darlings' biggest morning! After a marathon season, we react to this year's Academy Awards: the winners, losers, presenters, performances, and awkward play-offs. One Battle After Another and Sinners nearly split the ballot with One Battle and Paul Thomas Anderson taking the biggest prizes in Best Director and Best Picture, while Sinners took home Best Actor, Score, Adapted Screenplay, and Cinematography. But for as many questions as the ceremony answered, it raised more: Do Sinners and Amy Madigan's wins signal a shift in how the Academy sees horror? What exactly is the Best Casting Oscar tracking? Are we now doomed to see Timmy eat a raw elk in an Iñárritu film? As part of this special episode, we also check in with Critical Darlings fashion correspondent Ben “The Other Ben” Hosley on this year's Oscars fashion, review the best popcorn buckets of the year with Vulture's Rebecca Alter, and reveal the future of Critical Darlings.  ✨Subscribe to our new feed in your podcast player of choice, and join us next week for Project Hail Mary!✨ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-darlings/id1885681327Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60n6Z9BUUMUR81CQoHbE8bPocket Casts: https://pca.st/1beh8dxuAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a3598b5c-6f4a-4819-9457-44082cfea1fc/critical-darlings Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." They discuss the film, which has been nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards. 

Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we dive into ALL 24 Oscar nominations and give you our predictions on who we think should and will win the top honors at the 98th Academy Awards. We'll also recap the entire 2026 Awards Season by discussing the winners of the Golden Globes, The Critics Choice Awards, The Actors Awards and other notable awards shows. Time Stamps for every category in episode description. Time Stamps:Awards Season Recap: (00:07:35)Oscar Predictions: (00:26:00)Casting: (00:28:00)Animated Short Film: (00:32:18)Live Action Short Film: (00:35:56)Documentary Short Film: (00:39:14)Visual Effects: (00:44:47)Editing: (00:54:21)Production Design: (00:58:34)Cinematography: (01:01:16)Costume Design: (01:04:50)Makeup and Hairstyling: (01:06:45)Sound: (01:21:53)Original Song: (01:22:58)Original Score: (01:31:21)Documentary: (01:33:12)International Film: (01:34:52)Animated Film: (01:38:40)Adapted Screenplay: (01:40:45)Original Screenplay: (01:42:53)Supporting Actor: (01:44:55)Supporting Actress: (01:48:39)Lead Actor: (01:54:48)Lead Actress: (01:57:32)Directing: (01:59:05)Best Picture: (02:02:38)

"Sinners" set the record for most Oscar nominations with 16. "One Battle After Another" isn't far behind with 13. "One Battle" was considered the early favorite for many awards, but "Sinners" has been coming on strong during awards season. Which film will win the night? Will Paul Thomas Anderson finally win an Oscar? Can Timothée Chalamet top Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan? We'll know soon enough with the 98th Academy Awards airing Sunday night (ABC and Hulu, 7 p.m. EDT). On this week's episode of Streamed & Screened, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss the two films and the favorites to win the major categories.  Complete list of 2026 Oscar nominees Best picture: "Bugonia," "F1," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "The Secret Agent," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners," "Train Dreams." Lead actress: Jessie Buckley, "Hamnet;" Rose Byrne, "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You;" Renate Reinsve, "Sentimental Value;" Emma Stone, "Bugonia;" Kate Hudson, "Song Sung Blue." Lead actor: Timothée Chalamet, "Marty Supreme;" Leonardo DiCaprio, "One Battle After Another;" Ethan Hawke, "Blue Moon;" Michael B. Jordan, "Sinners;" Wagner Moura, "The Secret Agent." Supporting actress: Elle Fanning, "Sentimental Value;" Inga Ibsdotter LilIeaas, "Sentimental Value;" Amy Madigan, "Weapons;" Wunmi Mosaku, "Sinners;" Teyana Taylor, "One Battle After Another." Supporting actor: Jacob Elordi, "Frankenstein;" Sean Penn, "One Battle After Another;" Stellan Skarsgård, "Sentimental Value;" Benicio del Toro, "One Battle After Another;" Delroy Lindo, "Sinners." Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another;" Ryan Coogler, "Sinners;" Chloé Zhao, "Hamnet;" Josh Safdie, "Marty Supreme;" Joachim Trier, "Sentimental Value." Original song: "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," "Train Dreams" from "Train Dreams," "Dear Me" from "Diane Warren: Relentless," "I Lied To You" from "Sinners," "Sweet Dreams Of Joy" from "Viva Verdi!" Original score: "Bugonia," Jerskin Fendrix; "Frankenstein," Alexandre Desplat; "Hamnet," Max Richter; "One Battle After Another," Jonny Greenwood; "Sinners," Ludwig Göransson. Animated film: "Arco," "Elio," "KPop Demon Hunters," "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain," "Zootopia 2." International film: "The Secret Agent," Brazil; "It Was Just an Accident," France; "Sentimental Value," Norway; "Sirât," Spain; "The Voice of Hind Rajab," Tunisia. Documentary feature: "The Perfect Neighbor," "The Alabama Solution," "Come See Me in the Good Light," "Cutting Through Rocks," "Mr. Nobody Against Putin." Casting: "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "The Secret Agent," "Sinners." Best sound: "F1," "Frankenstein," "One Battle after Another," "Sinners," "Sirāt." Cinematography: "Frankenstein," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Train Dreams." Original screenplay: "Blue Moon," Robert Kaplow; "It Was Just an Accident," Jafar Panahi, with script collaborators Nader Saïvar, Shadmehr Rastin, Mehdi Mahmoudian; "Marty Supreme," Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie; "Sentimental Value," Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier; "Sinners," Ryan Coogler. Adapted screenplay: "Bugonia," Will Tracy; "Frankenstein," Guillermo del Toro; "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao and Maggie O'Farrell; "One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson; "Train Dreams," Clint Bailey and Greg Kwedar. Live action short film: "Butcher's Stain," "A Friend of Dorothy," "Jane Austen's Period Drama," "The Singers," "Two People Exchanging Saliva." Animated short film: "Butterfly," "Forevergreen," "The Girl Who Cried Pearls," "Retirement Plan," "The Three Sisters." Documentary short film: "All the Empty Rooms," "Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud," "Children No More: Were and Are Gone," "The Devil Is Busy," "Perfectly a Strangeness." Visual effects: "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "F1," "Jurassic World Rebirth," "The Lost Bus," "Sinners." Production design: "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "Sinners." Film editing: "F1," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners." Makeup and hairstyling: "Frankenstein," "Kokuho," "Sinners," "The Smashing Machine," "The Ugly Stepsister." Costume design: "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "Sinners." About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

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David Long returns to predict and bet the 98th Academy Awards as we break down the gambling lines / betting odds for each of the 24 categories at the Oscars. Mike 1 explains betting to AlsoMom - 3:35 CATEGORIES WITH HEAVY FAVORITES: Lead Actress - 8:48 Original Score - 12:53 Director - 14:08 Original Screenplay - 18:04 Adapted Screenplay - 19:50 VFX - 20:25 Costumes - 22:34 Makeup & Hairstyling - 27:00 Animated Feature - 28:55 Original Song - 31:02 Production Designer - 38:40 Sound - 39:37 BET OR DON'T BET: Film Editing - 42:42 Best Picture - 47:31 Casting - 57:34 Supporting Actor - 1:02:35 THE BATTLEGROUND CATEGORIES: International Feature - 1:11:41 Cinematography - 1:17:13 Documentary Feature - 1:22:50 Lead Actor - 1:28:10 Supporting Actress - 1:34:17 The Shorts - 1:43:10 OUTRO: The Words of Wisdom today are to follow David Long. https://x.com/1DavidLong Otherwise, go back and enjoy all our guests from this season, including David Long's last episodes with us for Holiday Bets. Plus, you can follow us on social media and support our show AND our habits by rating and reviewing, following, liking and subscribing… and as always, by telling your friends about our shows. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

Our Women's History Month series, Women in Cinematography, continues, and Morgan is joined by returning guest, the busiest woman in podcasting, host of Nightmare on Fierce Street, and co-host of Blerdy Massacre Podcast and Gated Podcast, Sharai Bohannon. Sharai and Morgan discuss the movie of 2025, "Sinner," directed by Ryan Coogler with cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw. The pair delve into the specificity of the film, Arkapaw's incredible tracking shots, and her impact on cinematography as the fourth woman and first woman of color ever nominated for an Academy Award for Cinematography. It's a jammed packed episode but feels like the perfect way to celebrate International Women's Day!You can follow SharaiTwitterInstagramBlueSkyYou can follow A Nightmare on Fierce StreetTwitterInstagramBlueSkyYou can follow Blerdy MassacreTwitterInstagramTikTokBlueSkyYou can follow Gated PodcastBlueSkyInstagramYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

This week, we discuss the primal thriller, Jaws, a masterclass in tension that turned a malfunctioning mechanical shark into cinema's most terrifying unseen predator.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the iconic third act aboard the Orca and the ultimate fate of the shark. If you haven't seen this classic, we strongly suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Universal Pictures production. Released on June 20, 1975. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. Cinematography by Bill Butler. Edited by Verna Fields. Score by John Williams.

We bet on David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” and discuss: Cinematography, effective cinematography; Story & Writing, art as therapy, having a goal, story engine, mental illness onscreen; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former […] The post Ep 359: “Silver Linings Playbook” appeared first on The Pestle.

We're wrapping up our Past Oscar Winners series with last year's Best Picture winner, Sean Baker's Anora.Raw, kinetic, and unapologetically modern, Anora took the Academy's top prize and sparked plenty of conversation. We break down what made it resonate with voters, how Sean Baker's signature style translated to the Oscars stage, and whether this is a Best Picture winner that will age like a classic or remain a snapshot of its moment.After covering winners in Directing, Cinematography, Acting, and Editing, we bring it home with the biggest award of them all — asking what it really means to win Best Picture in today's Hollywood.Bold, chaotic, heartfelt — and now officially part of Oscar history.#WatchTowerFilmPodcast #OscarSeason #Anora #BestPicture #AcademyAwards #SeanBaker #FilmPodcast #OscarWinners #ModernCinema #AwardsSeason

It's Women's History Month, and we're covering Women in Cinematography, discussing films with female directors of photography. Kicking off the series, Jesse of the podcast, Shhh, My Stories Are On, is back to discuss the 1999 film, "Jawbreaker," - directed by Darren Stein with cinematography by Amy Vincent. Jesse and Morgan dive into the ways cinematography is used to interrogate the power dynamics, the iconic hallway shots, and what makes Amy Vincent's work standout in this film.You can follow JesseInstagramBlueSkyShhh, My Stories Are On!BlueSkyInstagramYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

Cinematography is where intention meets execution — in the choice of lens, the placement of light, and the movement of the camera. For Episode 9 of Below the Line's 2026 Oscar series, we turn to the nominees for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards. Skid is joined by cinematographers Patrick Cady and David Tuttman, who return to examine this year's field from the inside — balancing technical precision, aesthetic philosophy, and the lived reality of production. As with the rest of this year's Oscar series, the conversation is available both as an audio podcast and as a full video episode on YouTube. In this episode, the conversation explores: • The “military operation of joy” behind Frankenstein — and how large-format photography, depth of field, and camera movement supported a unified creative vision • The disciplined exposure control and 1970s-influenced grit of Marty Supreme, shot largely on film with exacting precision • The ambitious VistaVision approach of One Battle After Another, and why certain sequences demand to be seen on the biggest screen possible • The bold format shifts and musical visual language of Sinners, including the challenge of blending IMAX, 70mm, and intimate close-ups • The natural-light philosophy of Train Dreams, and why “lighting with fire” is anything but simple • Patrick's case for five additional films he believes deserved recognition — and what that reveals about how deep this year's cinematography field really is Along the way, Patrick and David reflect on film versus digital workflows, lens design, aspect ratios, shutter angle choices, and the subtle collaboration between cinematography, production design, and performance. The discussion moves easily between the granular (film stocks, lenses, exposure latitude) and the philosophical (joy in the process, trust between departments, and how cinematography shapes story without announcing itself).

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 shooting system, with one DP and one director to create the entire season's visual look. -Using camera settings to bake in noise and deep, inky blacks for that signature London grit. -Shooting with 2–3 cameras, which allows for weird, accidental angles that a single camera would never catch. -Why Danny bans traditional backlighting and soft fill to keep his characters trapped—and embedded—in their murky environments. - A look at the multi-story Slough House sets that let actors and cameras move through floors without ever hitting a fake wall. Find Danny Cohen: http://wwwb.co.uk/ See Slow Horses on Apple TV. SHOW RUNDOWN: 02:23 Close Focus 13:41-51:27 Danny Cohen Interview 51:53 Short ends 01:03:18 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

This week we talk about Steven Spielberg's theatrical feature debut, the crime / road movie, The Sugarland Express, that has more than a little in common with Dog Day Afternoon.SPOILER ALERT We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Universal Picture. Released on April 5, 1974. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins, based on a story by Spielberg, Barwood, and Robbins. Starring Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, and Michael Sacks. Cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond. Edited by Edward M. Abroms and Verna Fields. Score by John Williams.

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has earned an Oscar nomination for her work on the film "Sinners," which involved capturing vampire fights, musical numbers, and Michael B. Jordan playing twins. She discusses her work on the film as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture." Photo courtesy of Warner Bros

We plug into Gore Verbinski’s “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” and discuss: Cinematography, pacing scenes for the edit; Story & Writing, thought experiments as a basis for stories, the solution to technology; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If someone picks up a third party and throws him at you down at […] The post Ep 358: “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” appeared first on The Pestle.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw about her work on “Sinners” — and the creative choices that shaped the film's look from the very early stages of conception. Autumn breaks down how she and director Ryan Coogler developed the visual language together, from camera and lens selection to lighting strategies designed to support performances, tone, and mood, especially in those challenging night scenes. Along the way, she reflects on collaboration, preparation, and the real on-set problem-solving that is always involved in filmmaking. “How our team collaborates: It's the authority [director Ryan Coogler] gives each department to pour themselves into it… everyone has a say, your opinion matters. Any great filmmaker knows that it's never about one department… When we approach stuff, we want the lighting to be a character, but we also want it to feel of the space — and so that requires us to collaborate very closely with production design… When you give people that respect and you consider them and you give them that authority, they work very hard for you and they care.” —Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC, Director of Photography, “Sinners” Be sure to check out “Sinners,” now streaming on HBO Max, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. Watch our previous episode with the Oscar-nominated sound team behind “Sinners.” Also, be sure to catch our previous episode about the music of “Sinners,” with Two-time Academy Award-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and Executive Music Producer Serena Göransson on YouTube. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with virtuoso guitarist Angel Vivaldi to explore the intersection of artistry, authenticity, and perseverance. Angel shares insights from his recent tour with legendary guitarist Steve Morse, discusses his creative process behind concept albums like "Synapse," and reveals how he balances being 65% artist and 35% business. The conversation dives deep into topics ranging from working with difficult people and learning from enemies, to the role of AI in music, the importance of vulnerability, and why the only thing worse than living with regret is dying with it. This is a masterclass in commitment, creativity, and staying true to yourself in an industry that constantly demands compromise. Episode Highlights [2:14] Learning from Steve Morse's Humility and Reinvention - Angel describes touring with guitar legend Steve Morse and witnessing him reinvent his playing technique due to arthritis. Despite being one of the greatest guitarists alive, Morse remained humble enough to learn legato and tapping techniques from Angel, demonstrating that true mastery includes the willingness to continuously evolve. [20:59] The Muse and Discipline: Speaking Her Language - Angel shares his philosophy on creativity and the muse: "She has a lot of people to visit and she's gonna favor those who know how to speak her language. What is her language? Music." He explains why showing up consistently to practice—even without inspiration—is essential, because you're refining how you speak music so the muse can work through you. [39:44] The Synapse Album: Painting Studios and Neurotransmitters - Angel reveals the extreme creative process behind his concept album "Synapse," where each song represents a different neurotransmitter. He painted his studio a different color for each song (red for adrenaline, green for serotonin), changed scents, and even wrote at specific times of day to embody each neurochemical state—a process that nearly broke him but resulted in some of his most authentic work. [82:13] Learning from Your Enemies: Unfiltered Feedback - Angel offers a provocative perspective: "Your enemies have no stake in you liking them or them liking you. If you want unfiltered, uncensored, direct feedback on your flaws as a human being, look to your enemies." He explains how to parse criticism from adversaries to find genuine insights while filtering out projection and insecurity. Angel Vivaldi is an American virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and producer who has been pushing the boundaries of instrumental guitar music since beginning his solo career in 2003. Self-taught from age 15, Angel has released multiple concept albums including "Universal Language," "Away With Words Parts 1 & 2," and "Synapse," each showcasing his unique blend of progressive metal, fusion, and melodic sensibility. Beyond his solo work, Angel is a multifaceted creative force—he's a cinematographer, fashion enthusiast, interior designer, and entrepreneur who founded Zenith Council, an artist services company helping musicians with branding, marketing, and creative vision. Recently, he toured as a guest guitarist with legendary Steve Morse, managing Morse's career while contributing rhythm guitar and content creation. Angel's approach to music and life embodies his belief that authenticity and vulnerability are the keys to creating art that truly resonates. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue revisiting past Oscar winners, this week we're spotlighting a former Best Cinematography winner with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's Black Narcissus.A masterclass in color, atmosphere, and visual storytelling, Black Narcissus remains one of the most stunning films ever put to screen. Shot almost entirely on soundstages yet feeling vast and untamed, the film's cinematography transformed painted backdrops and controlled lighting into something mythic and haunting.We break down how the visuals shape the psychological tension, why its use of Technicolor still feels revolutionary, and whether modern audiences fully appreciate just how groundbreaking this film was.Lush, hypnotic, and visually unforgettable — this is Oscar-winning craftsmanship at its finest.#WatchTowerFilmPodcast #OscarSeason #BlackNarcissus #BestCinematography #PowellAndPressburger #ClassicCinema #Technicolor #FilmPodcast #AcademyAwards #Cinematography

We dive into Markiplier’s “Iron Lung” and discuss: Cinematography, detail shots, coloring in post; Story & Writing, pacing, exposition; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “At the risk of saying you should make a self-indulgent film for your first movie: you should make a self-indulgent film for your first movie.“ – Mark Duplass […] The post Ep 357: “Iron Lung” appeared first on The Pestle.

Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Darius Khondji joins us to discuss his stunning work on “Marty Supreme.” In this episode, Khondji unpacks his bold visual approach with director Josh Safdie, from shooting on film with classic anamorphic lenses and expressive close-ups to building a richly textured 1950s world through production design, lighting, and color. He also shares how collaboration across every department shaped the film's emotional power.“Anamorphic can be very minimal… The important thing is the way it renders closeups; it makes people bigger than life, like black and white does… The real old classic anamorphic of the fifties—I wanted to go back to this feeling… Anamorphic is like a magnifier. And Marty is seen through the film like that.”—Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC, Director of Photography, “Marty Supreme”Be sure to check out “Marty Supreme,” now available for at-home purchase or rental, as well as in select theaters, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

“The real story is always in the subtext.” — Tal LazarMost people lose their audience the moment they start explaining. In this episode, cinematographer, educator, and author Tal Lazar breaks down why the real story is always in the subtext, and why emotion beats information when you're trying to persuade, pitch, teach, or lead. We talk about why leaders default to “feature lists,” how filmmakers create coherence across dozens of departments, and why there's no such thing as a formula for “coverage” if you're actually telling a story. The throughline is simple: focus on the transformation your audience wants, not the impressive details you're tempted to showcase. If you've been chasing better tools, better tactics, or better talking points, this conversation will pull you back to the skill that makes everything else work.In this episode, you will learn to:Shift your messaging from “what it is” to the transformation it creates for your audience Use subtext intentionally so your communication lands emotionally, not just intellectually Spot the fear-driven habit of over-explaining and replace it with story-first clarity Lead like a director by creating one coherent interpretation across many moving parts Build cinematic impact with fewer resources by knowing what your audience is actually feeling

A quiet, meditative film about the Pacific Northwest’s logging and railroad industry at the turn of the 20th century is this year’s sleeper hit, accumulating four Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Train Dreams tells the story of Robert Grainier, played by Joel Edgerton, as he helps expand the nation’s railway system, clearing forests alongside nomadic characters. As the film progresses, the audience is transported to the changing landscape of the West, the visuals dreamy like sifting through memories. The film is an adaptation of the novella of the same name written by Denis Johnson. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Train Dreams’ director and co-writer Clint Bentley, who is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay alongside co-writer Greg Kwedar, and the film’s director of photography, Adolpho Veloso, who is nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography. Train Dreams is nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, and Best Achievement in Music (Original Song). Train Dreams is available to stream on Netflix.

Dive deeper into this year's Oscar nominees as Nick and Sophia break down three more technical categories: Film Editing, Cinematography (23:03), and Visual Effects (41:14). Whether you gush over aspect ratios or have no idea how digital effects like in Avatar: Fire and Ash exist (guilty!), they excitedly share fun facts and BTS tidbits that really make these movies come alive. As always, they also include a write-in vote and share who they think should win. Listen and comment on socials which nominees you would vote for! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimBecome a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Find updated predictions and merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

This week we talk about Billy Wilder's cynical post-war romantic comedy, A Foreign Affair, filmed amidst the actual ruins of bombed-out Berlin.SPOILER ALERT We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Paramount Picture. Released on June 30, 1948. Produced by Charles Brackett. Directed by Billy Wilder. Written by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, and Richard L. Breen, based on a story by David Shaw. Starring Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, and Millard Mitchell. Cinematography by Charles Lang. Edited by Doane Harrison. Score by Friedrich Hollaender.

Join us for our conversation with Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Adolpho Veloso, here to discuss his stunning work on “Train Dreams.” In this episode, Veloso breaks down his natural-light approach to capturing the film's poetic portrait of early 20th century America, from shooting digitally on the Alexa 35 to embracing a 3:2 aspect ratio inspired by old family photographs. He also shares how close collaboration with the actors, along with memory and metaphor, shaped everything from handheld camera movement to the film's unforgettable wildfire sequence — all in service of telling an intimate story on an epic visual canvas. “It's such a special project. I feel like everybody involved knew that in advance. And especially with Joel [Edgerton]. I can't see anyone else playing this part, for all the possible reasons. His physicality. You believe he's a logger. You believe he's doing that hard work. But he is also really able to deliver everything without a lot of words, without big emotions. Everything is so subtle, so internal. It was kind of amazing to see that happening… I remember the first makeup test we did… he was like, ‘Do you mind if we change this to the other side so you shoot the other side of my face?' He told us, ‘I just want you to see both sides, because I feel like this side makes me look more vulnerable and this side makes me feel more assured.' He wasn't asking us to shoot any particular way, he was just so aware of himself as an actor, and also as a director himself, he was just giving us the tools so we could do whatever we wanted with those tools. But he made sure we knew that. And we obviously learned from it and we used that. So it's amazing to work with an actor that is so aware of those things.” —Adolpho Veloso, Director of Photography, “Train Dreams” Be sure to check out “Train Dreams,” now streaming on Netflix, in Dolby Atmos®. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

In this conversation, David Bross shares his unique journey from being a director of photography to woodworking and app development. He discusses the creation of his free iPhone app Digilog, which simulates Kodak film looks, and his philosophy of open-source software and teaching the next generation of filmmakers. David walks us through the technical challenges behind the Digilog app (free in the App Store here), from translating his DaVinci Resolve color grading workflow into code, to navigating Apple's app review process which rejected the app 15 times before approval. He also talks about sourcing rare Kodak CCD sensors to revisit the Digital Bolex project, not as a revival but as a stepping stone toward something bigger: building custom, artisanal cameras shaped by personal needs rather than the technological race. Along the way, he shares a candid take on why he believes modern cameras have reached a point of visual uniformity — and why that's a problem worth solving. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to David Bross and His Journey (03:15) Transition from Filmmaking to Woodworking (04:26) The Creation of Digilog App (06:35) Technical Challenges and Unique Features of Digilog (09:01) OpenGate Recording and Real-Time Processing (10:39) Audio Issues and User Experience (12:45) Film Stocks and Recording Formats (15:02) Anamorphic Lenses and Future Plans (17:54) Community Feedback and Open Source Philosophy (18:53) The Decision to Offer Digilog for Free (20:07) Educating the Next Generation of Filmmakers (21:30) Navigating Technology and Filmmaking Aspirations (23:49) The Changing Landscape of Cinematography (25:48) Reviving the Bolex Project (30:00) Creating Custom Cameras for Personal Needs (34:50) The Quest for Unique Camera Aesthetics (39:12) Harnessing Computational Power in Filmmaking

This week we sit down with the Oscar-nominated sound team behind Guillermo del Toro's “Frankenstein,” to explore the film's epic and deeply expressive soundtrack. Sound designer and supervising sound editor Nathan Robitaille, supervising sound editor Nelson Ferreira, re-recording mixer Brad Zoern, and production sound mixer Greg Chapman break down their long-standing collaboration with del Toro and the bold creative choices that shaped the film's sonic identity. From early sound exploration and practical effects to dynamic use of Dolby Atmos® and the creation of the film's unforgettable creature voice, this conversation offers a deep dive into how sound drives the emotion, scale, and storytelling in one of the year's most ambitious films.“Guillermo is really, really great about wanting to fill the space. This comes from working with him for a long time. We were able to anticipate all this stuff. There's moments where he wants the concentration on the screen and he wants to pull everything back in the room. Dolby Atmos allows us to do that so beautifully and separate stuff and make it where we can focus. This movie lends itself to Atmos… It's just such a great tool and it was so much fun on this mix to use all that. We have such a beautiful visual to work with. We have to meet that standard with the sound.”—Brad Zoern, Re-recording Mixer, “Frankenstein”Be sure to check out “Frankenstein,” now streaming on Netflix, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®.Our previous episodes:Guillermo del Toro and D.P. Dan Laustsen on the Cinematography of FrankensteinThe Music of Frankenstein with Composer Alexandre DesplatPlease subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for THIS episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso earned an Oscar nomination for his work on "Train Dreams," the story of a man working on railroad construction in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses shooting the film, which has received accolades for its stunning visuals. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture," featuring interviews with craftspeople working behind the scenes to make movie magic.

This week we talk about the musical biography of James M. Cohan, Yankee Doodle Dandy, featuring James Cagney's iconic performance.SPOILER ALERT We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Warner Bros. Picture. Released on May 29, 1942. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Written by Robert Buckner and Edmund Joseph. Starring James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf, and Rosemary DeCamp. Cinematography by James Wong Howe. Edited by George Amy. Musical score by Ray Heindorf and Heinz Roemheld (based on the music and lyrics of George M. Cohan).

We sneak into Brad Pitt’s “Troy” and discuss: Cinematography, scale; Story & Writing, themes, war, love, immortality; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “All war is a symptom of man’s failure as a thinking animal.“ – John Steinbeck Notes & References: Supports us on our Patreon here! Bastiat’s “That which is seen and […] The post Ep 355: “Troy” appeared first on The Pestle.

From rainy-window cinephiles to chaos gremlins who just want to argue about Spider from Avatar, the 2026 Analysis Awards (aka “The ANALS”) are back — broadcast coast-to-coast from Chicago to Los Angeles with your deeply unqualified hosts Matt and Bob. It's the award show built for the people: our personal favorites across BOTH movies and TV, with help from a rotating panel of “pundits” (friends of the pod with dangerously strong opinions). Categories range from the legit (Best Actor/Actress, Cinematography, Writing) to the unhinged (Most Batshit Crazy Character — the Willem Dafoe Award; Worst Performance in an Otherwise Good Movie — the “Brendan Fraser Get Him Outta Here” Award). Hit play for the only awards show brave enough to honor prestige, popcorn, and pure derailment — and stick around, because the Oscar pod is up next.

Follow/rate us here and on X @drewsemler and @maxklotz_DIRKIES:(0:00) - Best Director: best coaching job through 50 games.(16:35) - Best (5-year title) Picture: outside of OKC/SAS/DEN, pick the team you're most confident will win a title in the next 5 years.(23:45) - Best Actor: MVP through 50 games.(26:35) - Supporting Actor: best player with a usage rate under 20% through 50 games.(36:50) - Original Screenplay: team that shouldn't work but does.(42:05) - Editing: best transaction of the year (including last summer).(51:50) - Cinematography: most aesthetically pleasing team right now.(57:40) - Sound: best interviewee.(60:45) - Visual Effects: best flopper/master of dark arts.(65:00) - Costume and Makeup: straightforward.(68:20) - Afterparty: one trade deadline fantasy.

Hot off a placement of 28 Years Later on all of our 2025 top ten lists last week, its sequel — The Bone Temple — has quite large shoes to fill. Can Nia Dacosta capture the same humanist magic of one of last year's best movies? We discuss the villainous Jimmies, Ralph Fiennes continuing barn burner performance as Dr. Kelson, and yet another surprising ending in the 28 franchise.

This week, we discuss the intense, ripped-from-the-headlines crime thriller, Dog Day Afternoon, a film that captures the sweltering heat and media circus of a Brooklyn bank robbery gone wrong.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the motives behind the heist and its tragic conclusion. If you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Warner Bros. Pictures production. Released on September 21, 1975. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Written by Frank Pierson, based on the article "The Boys in the Bank" by P.F. Kluge and Thomas Moore. Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, and Chris Sarandon. Cinematography by Victor J. Kemper. Edited by Dede Allen.

If there's one recurring theme each year, it's to expect the unexpected. "Sinners" earned a record 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. And then there was the blockbuster "Wicked: For Good," which was shut out. It was a day of extremes and surprises when the Oscar nominations came out on Thursday. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the biggest snubs and which films could dominate when statuettes are handed out on Sunday, March 15. And we wrap the show with the new "Game of Thrones" spinoff series on HBA, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Complete list of 2026 Oscar nominees Best picture: "Bugonia," "F1," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "The Secret Agent," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners," "Train Dreams." Lead actress: Jessie Buckley, "Hamnet;" Rose Byrne, "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You;" Renate Reinsve, "Sentimental Value;" Emma Stone, "Bugonia;" Kate Hudson, "Song Sung Blue." Lead actor: Timothée Chalamet, "Marty Supreme;" Leonardo DiCaprio, "One Battle After Another;" Ethan Hawke, "Blue Moon;" Michael B. Jordan, "Sinners;" Wagner Moura, "The Secret Agent." Supporting actress: Elle Fanning, "Sentimental Value;" Inga Ibsdotter LilIeaas, "Sentimental Value;" Amy Madigan, "Weapons;" Wunmi Mosaku, "Sinners;" Teyana Taylor, "One Battle After Another." Supporting actor: Jacob Elordi, "Frankenstein;" Sean Penn, "One Battle After Another;" Stellan Skarsgård, "Sentimental Value;" Benicio del Toro, "One Battle After Another;" Delroy Lindo, "Sinners." Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another;" Ryan Coogler, "Sinners;" Chloé Zhao, "Hamnet;" Josh Safdie, "Marty Supreme;" Joachim Trier, "Sentimental Value." Original song: "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," "Train Dreams" from "Train Dreams," "Dear Me" from "Diane Warren: Relentless," "I Lied To You" from "Sinners," "Sweet Dreams Of Joy" from "Viva Verdi!" Original score: "Bugonia," Jerskin Fendrix; "Frankenstein," Alexandre Desplat; "Hamnet," Max Richter; "One Battle After Another," Jonny Greenwood; "Sinners," Ludwig Göransson. Animated film: "Arco," "Elio," "KPop Demon Hunters," "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain," "Zootopia 2." International film: "The Secret Agent," Brazil; "It Was Just an Accident," France; "Sentimental Value," Norway; "Sirât," Spain; "The Voice of Hind Rajab," Tunisia. Documentary feature: "The Perfect Neighbor," "The Alabama Solution," "Come See Me in the Good Light," "Cutting Through Rocks," "Mr. Nobody Against Putin." Casting: "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "The Secret Agent," "Sinners." Best sound: "F1," "Frankenstein," "One Battle after Another," "Sinners," "Sirāt." Cinematography: "Frankenstein," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Train Dreams." Original screenplay: "Blue Moon," Robert Kaplow; "It Was Just an Accident," Jafar Panahi, with script collaborators Nader Saïvar, Shadmehr Rastin, Mehdi Mahmoudian; "Marty Supreme," Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie; "Sentimental Value," Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier; "Sinners," Ryan Coogler. Adapted screenplay: "Bugonia," Will Tracy; "Frankenstein," Guillermo del Toro; "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao and Maggie O'Farrell; "One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson; "Train Dreams," Clint Bailey and Greg Kwedar. Live action short film: "Butcher's Stain," "A Friend of Dorothy," "Jane Austen's Period Drama," "The Singers," "Two People Exchanging Saliva." Animated short film: "Butterfly," "Forevergreen," "The Girl Who Cried Pearls," "Retirement Plan," "The Three Sisters." Documentary short film: "All the Empty Rooms," "Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud," "Children No More: Were and Are Gone," "The Devil Is Busy," "Perfectly a Strangeness." Visual effects: "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "F1," "Jurassic World Rebirth," "The Lost Bus," "Sinners." Production design: "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "Sinners." Film editing: "F1," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners." Makeup and hairstyling: "Frankenstein," "Kokuho," "Sinners," "The Smashing Machine," "The Ugly Stepsister." Costume design: "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "Sinners." About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

This week, we discuss Billy Wilder's 1948 Technicolor musical comedy set in the picturesque mountains of turn of the century Austria, The Emperor Waltz.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Paramount Pictures production. Released on June 17, 1948. Directed by Billy Wilder. Written by Charles Brackett and Wilder. Starring Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine. Cinematography by George Barnes. Edited by Doane Harrison. Score by Victor Young.

Dan & Manny welcome NYC based Producer Christopher Aguis (and Dan's cousin) to put the 1991Vanilla Ice “movie” Cool as Ice to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “If you ever hear of a tape that kills you in seven days, watch it on repeat. Watch it instead of [Cool as Ice].” -Manny   Dan, Manny and their guest Chris embark on a ridiculous 90s misadventure and attempt to make sense of Vanilla Ice's action/musical/comedy/uncomfortably psychedelic “movie” Cool as Ice. Seven months after dancing his way through Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze, someone that we all needed more Vanilla, when in reality no one needs or wants more vanilla. The gang tries to unpack the so-called plot of the movie, what's going on in this insane town, the confusing and intricate cinematography by the world-renowned and award-winning Janusz Kamiński, and what's up with that scene where Vanilla is feeding ice cubes to a teenage girl after he breaks into her bedroom? There's also the signature Nostalgia Test Tangents, Rocky Ranking, and Chris & Dan reminisce going to see the Ninja Turtles in concert on their “Coming Out of Our Shells” tour. So grab your parachute pants, shave some lines in the side of your head, and drop those zeroes to get with the Nostalgia Test heroes, because this one is peak 90s. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Christopher Aguis is a NYC based Producer focused in the field of Post Production. Recent credits include 'His and Hers' for Netflix, 'Palm Royale' for Apple Studios and 'Modern Love' for Amazon.          Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 Nostalgic Memories of 'Cool as Ice' 02:13 Vanilla Ice's Cultural Impact 04:06 Cinematography and Production Insights 07:21 Plot and Character Analysis 22:23 Rappers in Movies: Success and Failures 27:45 Behind the Scenes and Production Stories 42:52 Casting Rejections for a Terrible Role 43:50 Alternative Casting Choices 45:37 Weird Directorial Choices 48:15 Budget and Music Licensing 50:18 Nostalgia and Bad Movies 01:13:01 Rocky Movie Rankings 01:20:34 Conclusion and Farewell   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Award-winning underwater cinematographer Roger Horrocks joins host Candice Bloch to discuss what it takes to capture the amazing underwater scenes we see in epic nature documentaries. Roger has worked on some of the most ambitious and acclaimed documentaries ever created, including My Octopus Teacher, Our Planet, Blue Planet 2, and Our Oceans. These projects have taken him all over the world, and earned numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, The Critics Choice Award for Best Cinematography, and a BAFTA for Best Cinematography. Roger shares about his journey into the world of underwater filmmaking and the unique challenges and techniques involved in capturing the beauty of life below the surface. He emphasizes the importance of safety, the specialized equipment used, and the patience required during long shoots. Roger also reflects on the lessons learned from the underwater world and the significance of crew dynamics in filmmaking. You'll come away with an even greater respect and appreciation of the skill and commitment it takes to bring audiences these incredible glimpses into our oceans and their inhabitants.You can learn more about Roger Horrocks, his work, and his Ocean Footage Mastery mentorship program here:www.rogerhorrocks.comwww.oceanfootagemastery.comwww.linkedin.com/in/rogerhorrockswww.instagram.com/rogerhorrocksSupport the show---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

"Sirāt" is the new film from filmmaker Óliver Laxe, starring Sergi López as a father in search of his missing daughter, along with his son and a group of ravers in the deserts of southern Morocco. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize. At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, it was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Score. It was also selected as the Spanish submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, making the shortlist alongside Best Casting, Cinematography, Original Score, and Sound. Sound Designer Laia Casanovas and Composer Kangding Ray were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON and is up for your consideration for the 98th Academy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's Show Vince will Rate and Review:   It's the Tom Daily's! The Year in Review! Stop on by and have a blast with Tom and Vin, as they break down the movies from all year on the podcast!! TimeCodes: Movies Not Covered:  11:30 Thoughts on 2025:  20:23 The Two Shoe Roundup: 28:25 Best Horror, Effects, Editing, Cinematography, Music, and Writing:  36:47 Keep an Eye Out, Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Actor/Actress:  59:12 Best Director, Best Picture:  1:20:38 Best and Worst Films All Year:  1:28:52 Cain Mutiny, Sweet Smell of Success, Coin Flip, Houdini:  1:41:52 Brand New Special Awards:  1:57:32 The Love Triangle Game Show:  2:20:18 Golden Laces and Daily Recognition:  2:38:53   A big thanks to all those who have listened and continue to join us week after week. And a HUGE thanks to all the Daily Rating Producers! Here's to another great year in 2026!   - Check out all our Movie Scores on the site! - Support the Daily Ratings and become a Producer now! - Here are all the new movies out now! - Shop our store for all the Daily Ratings gear!

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In this episode, we welcome Fabian Gamper. Fabian is the cinematographer of the feature film, “Sound of Falling,” that won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and is on the Oscar shortlists for Cinematography and International Feature Film. In our chat, we hear about his early days, education, and creative approach to shooting this award-winning feature. He also shares about the tools and technologies used to capture this story, and offers recommendations for filmmakers today. The Making Of is presented by AJA:ICYMI: AJA's biggest product releases in 2025From multi-channel HD and 4K/UltraHD IP video solutions, to Mini-Converters for bridging between resolutions, connectivity types, protocols, and codecs, a Mini-Converter frame, and a high-capacity 12G-SDI router, AJA announced several new products in 2025 that address emerging workflow needs across broadcast, production, post, and proAV.Get the full rundown hereGolden Globes 2026 Winners: ‘One Battle After Another' Earns 4 Awards, ‘Adolescence' Leads TV‘Hamnet' wins best drama, ‘The Pitt' and ‘The Studio' land top TV prizes.“One Battle After Another,” a blistering satire about radical politics, and “Hamnet,” a look at William Shakespeare's complicated domestic life, took top prizes at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. “The Studio,” a send-up of Hollywood, was named best TV series (musical or comedy) and “The Pitt,” which takes place in an over-stretched hospital, won best TV series (drama). Best limited or anthology series went to “Adolescence,” the story of a murder investigation that unfolds in one, continuous shot. Read more hereShoot. Store. Secure. Smile.The OWC Guardian is a bus‑powered, portable NVMe SSD featuring 256‑bit AES OPAL hardware encryption and a color touch‑screen for intuitive, secure access. With up to 1,000 MB/s real‑world transfer speeds, platform‑agnostic operation (Mac, PC, iPad Pro), and a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, it's built to protect audit‑sensitive media and projects anytime, anywhere. Explore hereInsights on the Making of “A House of Dynamite”:ZEISS Special:Save 25% on ZEISS Nano PrimesThere's a whole world of exceptional moments to be captured out there. Make sure you are prepared and save big during this ZEISS special event! Save up to $6,400 off the list price on select ZEISS Nano Prime lenses. Explore hereREDUCATION® Hosted by AbelCine & REDJanuary 27-29, 2026 | NYCREDUCATION® is a 3-day workshop focused on hands-on learning with the latest RED Digital Cinema camera systems.Explore hereMeet LiveU Solo PRO:Deliver an outstanding live video experience with the LiveU Solo PRO. Designed for creators and professionals alike, the Solo PRO video encoder provides one-touch, wireless live streaming directly from your camera to popular online platforms and any web destination. Stream with confidence using bonded 4G/5G connectivity and enjoy superior reliability and image quality up to 4K resolution. To learn more, contact Videoguys at 800-323-2325.Learn more herePodcast Rewind:Jan. 2026 - Ep. 112.Advertise in this newsletter and reach 252K filmmakers, TV, broadcast pros, and content creators each week. For more information, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Step into the world where fearless athletes meet fearless filmmaking. In this episode, we sit down with Vincent Kardasik, the three-time Emmy Award–winning cinematographer and producer behind HBO's 100 Foot Wave. From chasing monster swells across continents to capturing the raw emotional journey of Garrett McNamara and the world's most elite surfers, Vincent reveals how he turns the ocean's most dangerous moments into some of the most breathtaking imagery on television.We explore his early days filming skate parks on France's Atlantic coast, his evolution into aquatic cinematography, and the technical mastery required to shoot inside waves the size of buildings. Vincent shares how he bridges surf culture with mainstream audiences, the storytelling philosophy that shaped 100 Foot Wave, and the creative risks that helped the series finally clinch the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary.If you love filmmaking, surfing, adventure storytelling, or simply want to understand what it takes to turn chaos into art—this is an episode you won't forget.

A woman who loves eggs but one day, she is haunted by an egg monster. What motivated you to make this film? My name is Bao and Eggsecution is a film born out of my love for eggs and eating eggs. My grandmother has always berated me for eating way too many eggs a human being could handle and often chided me for doing so, warning that one day i would gain an allergy from doing so. When i moved here to the states from Singapore, i was given free liberty to eat all the eggs i wanted since i was no longer living with my family. in that way, i was unleashed. But there was always a nagging feeling at the back of my head telling me that maybe theres some wrong in eating so many eggs a day. Hence, this film was born from that fear that was ingrained in me since young. And because  I love horror and genre so much, i decided to put a fun twist into both the visuals and story of this film.  From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? The film roughly had a timeline of 6 to 8 months. Because of the support from American Film Institute., I was allowed access to shoot on 35mm film – the Panavision Millennium xl2, 3 perf and in addition, with the support and generous donation from Kodak, we shot on 50D celluloid film – which was an amazing opportunity. My facility head and mentors, Stephen Lighthill, Sandra Valde-Handsen and Sara Ross Samko were very supportive of the original pitch for my visual essay and we eventually had to tailor it down to smaller ideas and smaller spaces due to budgetary and location restraints. But i am still extremely proud of the team that managed to make this happen! Thank you for selecting Eggsecution as part of your line up in the Experimental Film Festival!  How would you describe your film in two words!? Disgusting and Delicious!  What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? One of the biggest obstacles i faced was budgetary restraints. Because this film was self funded and i knew i was not working at that time, i had to save and set aside a workable budget for my film. Though equipment was provided by AFI, it was still a big project considering that i wanted to use SFX and practical effects and costume changes, along with the build of the monster in the film. My costume designer – Kai Burns and my SFX artist – Daniel Sukara were the MVPs, coming down to AFI to do countless tests to make sure the colours of the wigs, gooey, eggs and monsters were of the right shades of colour and effects could work seamlessly.  ---- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

This week, we discuss the creme de la creme of film noir, Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity, which perfected the genre's dark style and biting dialogue and put Wilder firmly on the A-list.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the details of the central murder plot and its ultimate resolution. If you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Paramount Pictures production. Released on September 1, 1944. Directed by Billy Wilder. Screenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, based on the 1943 novel by James M. Cain. Starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson. Cinematography by John F. Seitz. Edited by Doane Harrison. Music by Miklós Rózsa.

David Long returns for Part 2 of Holiday Bets, our annual special on the Golden Globes and Oscars betting lines. In this episode, we discuss Lead Actor & Actress, Best Director, Casting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costumes, Sound and Documentary Feature. . Betting Tutorial - 1:42 . David's Annual Martingale Strategy - 4:25 . Lead Actor: featuring a big Timothee Chalamet discussion, 2 Globe categories, plus Oscar Nominations and Winner predictions - 8:11 . Lead Actress - 35:16 . Best Director - 48:09 . Other Categories: Casting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costumes, Sound and Doc Feature - 1:04:05 . OUTRO: Make sure to follow David's betting tips on X: https://x.com/1DavidLong Otherwise, you can follow our work https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar and we thank you for supporting the show. Please stay tuned to our feed for several year end specials next week including our Top 10 Films of the Year and Top 10 Predictions for the next film year.

David Long returns for Holiday Bets part 1 of 2 as we discuss betting lines at the Oscars AND Golden Globes for the categories of Best Picture, Supportings, Screenplay, Score, Song, Animated, Cinematic or Box Office Achievement and International Feature. Mike 1's Annual Gambling Tutorial - 2:19 . Picture: Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes - 6:41 Globe Picture: Drama - 13:57 Oscars Best Picture Winner - 18:21 Nominations for Oscars Best Picture - 25:49 . Supporting Actress at the Golden Globe & Oscars - 37:52 Supporting Actor - 52:14 . Other Categories at the Globes and Oscars including Best Screenplay, Animated Feature, Cinematic or Box Office Achievement, Original Song, Score, and Non-English Language Film at the Globes - 57:42 . OUTRO: Make sure to follow David Long on X/Twitter as he'll be posting about gambling this winter. https://x.com/1DavidLong Please stay tuned for Part 2 of this Holiday Bets special where we will discuss the rest of the available betting lines for the Golden Globes and Oscars Including for Lead Actor and Actress, Best Director, Casting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Makeup and Hair, Costumes and Sound Design. Otherwise, please follow us on social media and support our show by liking, subscribing, rating and reviewing us. As always, thank you for doing so. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

In this episode, host Charles Haine sits down with cinematographer Oren Soffer to dive deep into the groundbreaking and much-discussed visual style of The Creator. As the co-DP alongside Greig Fraser, Soffer shares how they achieved the film's unique aesthetic using a prosumer Sony FX3 camera, a single vintage lens, and a minimalist, indie-inspired production model. This discussion covers everything from lighting choices and VFX collaboration to gear workflows and lens testing, offering an in-depth look at how one of the year's most visually striking sci-fi films was crafted. In this episode, No Film School's Charles Haine and guest Oren Soffer discuss... How Oren Soffer became co-DP on The Creator alongside Greig Fraser The decision to shoot 95% of the film on one vintage 75mm Kowa anamorphic lens Using the Sony FX3 with an Atomos Ninja for ProRes RAW capture The benefits of designing visual effects around photography rather than the reverse Lighting choices inspired by naturalism and a small-footprint, indie ethos The influence of films like Baraka and Rogue One on the visual approach Operating with a nimble crew and custom-built gimbal rigs Remote collaboration between Soffer, Fraser, and director Gareth Edwards The impact of location shooting across Southeast Asia Memorable Quotes: "We shot 95 percent of the movie on a single focal length, which is the Kowa Cine Prominar... you're baking the look into the image." "The way to make visual effects feel more real is to let the photography lead." "We wanted to shoot this big movie as if it's this tiny road movie." "It was an indie film with a 90-day shoot schedule and a full stunt team... but the filmmaking process itself felt really scrappy in the best way possible." Guest: Oren Soffer Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

We breakdown the snubs & surprises from the 98th Oscar Shortlists in all the feature film categories including Best International Feature, Documentary, Score, Song, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, VFX, Cinematography and Casting. Which films had the best day? Which struggled? Which held serve?? International Feature - 2:19 Documentary Feature - 6:54 Original Score - 12:40 Original Song - 15:40 Makeup and Hairstyling - 18:39 Sound - 23:16 Visual Effects - 24:35 Cinematography - 27:03 Casting & then we close with the Tallies - 28:53 OUTRO: We discuss the Spielberg movie - Disclosure Day trailer a bit during the Outro, and we mention a few potential upcoming episodes. So if you enjoy our work, please support our show by liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing and by telling people about our show. We appreciate it. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar