Shot Talks
Craft-focused conversations with leading filmmakers exploring the process and inspiration behind their work.
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Shot Talk – BEEF: Season 2 with DP James Laxton, ASC
DP James Laxton, ASC shares how he drew inspiration from Martin Parr’s photography, became the first DP to shoot a long form series on the ARRI ALEXA 265, and shaped the distinctive visual language of BEEF Season 2.
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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 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.