Shot Talks

Craft-focused conversations with leading filmmakers exploring the process and inspiration behind their work.

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Shot Talk – The Creator with Dir. Gareth Edwards & DPs Greig Fraser, ACS, ASC and Oren Soffer

Lawrence Sher, ASC sits down with Gareth Edwards, DPs Greig Fraser ACS, ASC, and Oren Soffer for an in-depth discussion on the sci-fi action film The Creator. From the logistics of using volume stages for portions of the shoot, to how Gareth switched his shooting schedule due to COVID restrictions, to how Greig and Oren

Shot Talk – The Color Purple with Dir. Blitz Bazawule & DP Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF

We chatted with Blitz Bazawule and Dan Laustsen ASC, DFF about The Color Purple, the new musical remake of the decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. The two collaborators break down important moments behind the scenes that helped bring the film to life.

Shot Talk – Flamin’ Hot with Dir. Eva Longoria & DP Federico Cantini

Eva Longoria and Federico Cantini dive into the making of Flamin’ Hot, the inspiring story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

Shot Talk – American Fiction with DP Cristina Dunlap

From the logistics of filming a feature film in under 30 days to how Cristina started her career, Lawrence Sher, ASC and Cristina Dunlap down important moments behind the scenes of production that helped bring American Fiction to life!

Shot Talk – Barbie with Dir. Greta Gerwig & DP Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC

Lawrence Sher, ASC sat down with Greta Gerwig & Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC for an in-depth discussion on the critically-acclaimed (and record breaking) box office smash hit Barbie.

Shot Talk – The Crown: Season 5 with DP Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, ABC

Adriano Goldman ASC, BSC, ABC breaks down his work on the most recent season of the groundbreaking Netflix drama The Crown.

Shot Talk – Interview with DP Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC

Learn how Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC got his start in Hollywood, as well as the important lessons he learned on his first features and why he used the SONY Venice on his most recent projects.

Shot Talk – In The Heights with Dir. Jon M. Chu, DP Alice Brooks, ASC, & Editor Myron Kerstein

We sat down with director Jon M. Chu, cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC & editor Myron Kerstein for an in-depth discussion of their film In the Heights.

Shot Talk – Top Gun: Maverick with Dir. Joseph Kosinski & DP Claudio Miranda, ASC

From the logistics of filming in real fighter jets, to paying homage to the original film, Joseph and Claudio break down important moments behind the scenes of production that helped bring the blockbuster to life.