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An Interview with Primetime Director Lance Oppenheim and Cinematographer David Bolen
Lance Oppenheim and David Bolen discuss how they brought the spontaneity and surreality of their documentary work into their first narrative feature about the creation of “To Catch A Predator”.
An Interview with Take Me Home Writer and Director Liz Sargent
Writer-director Liz Sargent discusses the visual inspiration and journey behind her feature film debut Take Me Home, adapted from her Sundance breakout short.
An Interview with Nouvelle Vague Director Richard Linklater
Prolific Director Richard Linklater dives into Nouvelle Vague, his film which reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless”. He discusses how he approached shooting the film, the upcoming release with Criterion, and what’s next for him with longtime partner Ethan Hawke.
An Interview with Coyote vs. Acme Cinematographer Brandon Trost
Cinematographer Brandon Trost discusses the visual references that shaped Coyote vs. Acme, while also reflecting on the 10-year legacy of Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
An Interview with Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Cinematographer Eric Yue
Cinematographer Eric Yue discusses his collaboration with Jane Schoenbrun on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, developing the film’s visual language, and the cinematic influences behind their take on the summer camp slasher.
An Interview with I Want Your Sex Director Gregg Araki
Acclaimed Director Gregg Araki discusses Gen Z’s affection for his work, his do-it-all mentality to no-budget filmmaking, and what films inspired I Want Your Sex, his highly anticipated return to feature filmmaking.
An Interview with The Python Hunt Director Xander Robin and Cinematographer David Bolen
Director Xander Robin and DP David Bolen discuss finding unique subjects and a surreal, dreamy look for their new documentary about competitive Florida python hunters.
An Interview with Spider-Noir Cinematographer Darran Tiernan, ISC and Colorist Pankaj Bajpai
The cinematographer and colorist duo behind Spider-Noir discuss how they found the color and black and white looks for the new series.
The ShotDeck Guide to Lens Size
Learn how lens size – a.k.a. focal length, affects the practical, visual, and emotional impact of a shot, and how you can pick the best lens to express your vision.








