Shot Talks
Craft-focused conversations with leading filmmakers exploring the process and inspiration behind their work.
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Shot Talk – Wonder Man: Season 1 with DP Brett Pawlak
In this episode focused on Marvel Television’s Wonder Man, DP Brett Pawlak shares how his team approached large scale stunt sequences on location in Los Angeles, shaped the look and style of an “anti Marvel” Marvel show, and navigated unexpected production delays.
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Shot Talk – Promising Young Woman with Dir. Emerald Fennell & DP Benjamin Kračun, BSC
Lawrence Sher, ASC sat down with Emerald Fennell and Benjamin Kračun, BSC to discuss their creative process and the visual language behind their hit film Promising Young Woman.
Shot Talk – Mank with Dir. David Fincher & DP Erik Messerschmidt, ASC
We sat down with David Fincher and Erik Messerschmidt, ASC to discuss everything from the philosophy behind shooting black and white, to detailed FX breakdowns on several important scenes from the film, to why Fincher avoids Steadicam at all costs.
Shot Talk – The Crown: Season 4 with DP Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, ABC
Cinematographer Adriano Goldman discusses the behind-the-scenes work that went into the look and style of the critically acclaimed fourth season of Netflix’s The Crown.
Shot Talk – The Queen’s Gambit with DP Steven Meizler & Costume Designer Gabriele Binder
From specific color palettes in the gorgeous period wardrobe to contrasting approaches in lighting between American and Russian chess tournaments, this conversation dives into Meizler and Binder’s craft and creative approach behind the critically acclaimed series.
Shot Talk – Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry with Dir. R.J. Cutler & DP Jenna Rosher
R.J. Cutler & Jenna Rosher dive into the documentaries that influenced their style and technique in making the critically acclaimed Billie Eilish documentary.
Shot Talk – The Power of the Dog with DP Ari Wegner, ACS & Costume Designer Kirsty Cameron
We sat down with acclaimed DP Ari Wegner ACS & Costume Designer Kirsty Cameron for an in-depth discussion of their Netflix Film The Power of the Dog.
Shot Talk – Dune with DP Greig Fraser, ACS, ASC
Lawrence Sher, ASC sits down with acclaimed DP Greig Fraser ACS, ASC for an in-depth discussion on the technical and logistical challenges behind the making of Dune!
Shot Talk – The Gray Man with Dir. Anthony and Joe Russo & Executive Producer Geoff Haley
From the logistics of shooting action scenes in the streets of Prague to planning coverage and establishing shots with FPV drones, the team behind The Gray Man break down important moments behind-the-scenes of production that helped bring the Netflix thriller to life.
Shot Talk – Andor: Season 1 with DP Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, Production Designer Luke Hull & Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson
Lawrence Sher, ASC sits down with the key collaborators behind the first season of the Disney show “Andor” to discuss important moments behind-the-scenes of production that helped bring the epic story to life.