American Cinematographer Podcasts

Earth Mama and 16mm Cinematography / Jody Lee Lipes, ASC, Episode #120

Cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes, ASC on the benefits and challenges of shooting 16mm for director Savanah Leaf's moving social drama.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Richard H. Kline, ASC / M. David Mullen, ASC, Episode #119

Succession / Patrick Capone, ASC and Sam Daley, Episode #118

Derek Vanlint, CSC and Alien / Michael Pessah, ASC, Episode #117

Michael Pessah, ASC explores the legacy of Alien and offers an appreciation of its cinematographer, Derek Vanlint, CSC.

Influence and Experience / Reed Morano, ASC, Episode #116

"It's all about that creative spark that births a new visual language or idea that maybe could live on its own."

Virtual Production / Connie Kennedy and Noah Kadner, Episode #115

Epic Games’ Los Angeles Lab Director Connie Kennedy and American Cinematographer Virtual Production Editor Noah Kadner join us to talk about the confluence of practical and virtual production, and help shed some light on what virtual production actually is — and isn’t.

East New York / Jendra Jarnagin, Episode #114

Cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin discusses her career path and how it lead to shooting the prime-time CBS series East New York.

American Cinematographer Manual / M. David Mullen, ASC, Rob Hummel, Jay Holben, Episode #113

Recorded at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, M. David Mullen, ASC and associate members Rob Hummel and Jay Holben talk about the process of writing and editing the 11th edition of the American Cinematographer Manual.

Studio 666 / BJ McDonnell, Michael Dallatorre, and Eric Leach, Episode #112

Director BJ McDonnell and cinematographers Michael Dallatorre and Eric Leach talk about making a low-budget horror film with some of the world’s biggest rock stars.

Flashback / James Wong Howe, ASC, Episode #111

This episode features an interview with James Wong Howe, ASC conducted by film archivist and Society associate member Kemp Niver at the cinematographer’s home on April 3, 1964. 

Crimes of the Future / Douglas Koch, CSC , Episode #110

The cinematographer talks about his work on director David Cronenberg’s return to science-fiction storytelling.

Mad God / Phil Tippett, Episode #109

In this episode, visual effects legend Phil Tippett talks about his career, his creative process and the 30-year journey to realizing his epic and disturbing magnum opus Mad God. 

Top Gun: Maverick / David Nowell, ASC, Episode #108

David Nowell, ASC takes to the skies for the supersonic sequel to Tony Scott's 1986 blockbuster.

Da 5 Bloods / Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC, Episode #107

The cinematographer discusses “going up the river” for Spike Lee’s striking Vietnam War epic, creatively employing multiple formats for image capture.

Avenue 5 / Eben Bolter, BSC, Episode #106

Exploring new a genre with Armando Iannucci's satirical ensemble sci-fi comedy set in space.

Cinematography for Disney/Pixar Animation — Sharon Calahan, ASC, Episode #105

The cinematographer discusses her approach to lighting and the evolution of computer-generated cinematography.

The Dead Don’t Die / Frederick Elmes, ASC, Episode #104

The cinematographer discusses his unique collaboration with director Jim Jarmusch on this comedic horror satire.

Joker / Lawrence Sher, ASC, Episode #103

The cinematographer discusses his sixth collaboration with director Todd Phillips, which he calls “the most uncompromised thing we’ve done to date.”

Jojo Rabbit / Mihai Mălaimare Jr., Episode #102

The cinematographer discusses his collaboration with director Taika Waititi and how he photographed this satirical black comedy set in Nazi Germany. 

Chernobyl / Jakob Ihre, FSF, Episode #101

Director of photography Jakob Ihre, FSF discusses his award-winning work on the acclaimed HBO and Sky miniseries, and how projects throughout his career influenced the decision-making process for portraying this historical drama.

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote – Part II: Directing, Episode #100

Director Terry Gilliam discusses his work on this long-in-the-making passion project and longstanding collaboration with cinematographer Nicola Pecorini.

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote – Part II: Directing / Terry Gilliam, Episode #100

Director Terry Gilliam discusses his work on this long-in-the-making passion project and longstanding collaboration with cinematographer Nicola Pecorini.

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote – Part I: Cinematography, Episode #99

Cinematographer Nicola Pecorini discusses his camerawork in the picture and longstanding collaboration with director Terry Gilliam.

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote – Part I: Cinematography / Nicola Pecorini, Episode #99

Cinematographer Nicola Pecorini discusses his camerawork in the picture and longstanding collaboration with director Terry Gilliam.

Hellboy (2019) / Lorenzo Senatore, ASC, AIC , Episode #98

Lorenzo Senatore, ASC, AIC discuss his work in the comic book adaptation directed by Neil Marshall.

Stranger Things / Tim Ives, ASC, Episode #97

The cinematographer discusses his work in the Netflix science-fiction horror series, for which he has earned two Emmy Award nominations for his camerawork.

Mary Magdalene / Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, Episode #96

Photographed by Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, Mary Magdalene is a Biblical epic yet produced on a modest budget and lensed spare and simply by Fraser on locations across Italy.

Mary Magdalene / Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, Episode #96

Photographed by Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, Mary Magdalene is a Biblical epic yet produced on a modest budget and lensed spare and simply by Fraser on locations across Italy.

Future Man / Eduardo Mayén, Episode #95

The cinematographer discusses his camerawork in Hulu’s 1980s-homage sci-fi comedy series about a yutzy janitor recruited to do battle against intergalactic foes.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse/Danny Dimian and Michael Lasker, Episode #94

How Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar and Golden Globe–winning feature re-imagined virtual cinematography and the superhero movie.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse / Danny Dimian and Michael Lasker, Episode #94

How Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar and Golden Globe–winning feature re-imagined virtual cinematography and the superhero movie.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel / M. David Mullen, ASC, Episode #93

The cinematographer discusses his work in the comedic romantic-drama Amazon series, for which he has earned ASC Award and Emmy nominations for his expert photography.

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer / Charlie Lieberman, ASC, Episode #92

The cinematographer discusses his work in the disturbing 1990 suspense-horror classic, which was his first feature assignment as a young filmmaker working in Chicago.

First Reformed / Alexander Dynan, Episode #91

The cinematographer discusses his work in writer-director Paul Schrader’s latest feature, in which the disillusioned spiritual leader of a small upstate New York parish is given focus when a young, pregnant parishioner seeks his guidance.

The Hot Spot / Ueli Steiger, ASC, Episode #90

After almost 30 years, cinematographer Ueli Steiger, ASC reflects on his camerawork in this provocative 1990 neo-noir crime drama directed by Dennis Hopper.

Sorry to Bother You / Doug Emmett, Episode #89

Cinematographer Doug Emmett discusses this surreal dystopian satire, in which a struggling African-American who finds success as a telemarketer when he’s tipped off by a savvy coworker to use his “white voice.”

Cloak and Dagger / Tami Reiker, ASC, Episode #88

The cinematographer details her visual approach to shooting the pilot for this Marvel superhero series, reteaming with director Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Saving Private Ryan — 20th Anniversary / Janusz Kamiński , Episode #87

The Oscar-winning cinematographer discusses the film’s profound impact on the creative and emotional trajectory of his career.

Tully / Eric Steelberg, ASC, Episode #86

The cinematographer discusses his work in this comedic drama, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Jason Reitman.

The Deuce / Vanja Černjul, ASC, HFS, Episode #85

The cinematographer discusses his work in the HBO period drama, which chronicles seedy and sordid happenings in and around Times Square of the 1970s. 

Justice League / Fabian Wagner, ASC, BSC, Episode #84

Fabian Wagner, ASC, BSC discusses his adventure shooting the latest superhero extravaganza, director Zack Snyder’s Justice League. 

Titanic - 20th Anniversary / Russell Carpenter, ASC, Episode #83

Cinematographer Russell Carpenter, ASC generously traveled back in time 20 years to discuss making the film during his recent conversation with AC.

Battle of the Sexes / Linus Sandgren, FSF, Episode #82

Cinematographer Linus Sandgren, FSF details shooting the true-life comedic drama for directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.

The Defenders / Matthew J. Lloyd, CSC, Episode #81

Cinematographer Matthew J. Lloyd, CSC discusses his work in the Marvel/Netflix miniseries, in which a quartet of superheroes combat criminals in New York City.

Patriot / James Whitaker, Episode #80

Director of photography James Whitaker discusses his work in the darkly comedic series Patriot, in which a dysfunctional former U.S. spy is compelled to rejoin the globetrotting world of covert ops.

Sense8 / John Toll, ASC, Episode #79

Oscar-winning cinematographer John Toll, ASC discusses his work in the ambitious sci-fi thriller series Sense8, in which a diverse group of eight individuals located around the world find that they are connected via a mysterious form of telepathy.

Get Out / Toby Oliver, ACS, Episode #78

Cinematographer Toby Oliver, ACS discusses his work in the horror hit written and directed by Jordan Peele, which has received near-unanimous critical acclaim.

Snowden / Anthony Dod Mantle, ASC, BSC, DFF, Episode #77

Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, ASC, BSC, DFF discusses his work in the political thriller Snowden (2016), which details the real-life story of whistleblower Edward Snowden.

From Camerimage 2016, Episode #76

Recorded at the 2016 Camerimage Film Festival in Bydgoszcz, Poland, American Cinematographer magazine contributor Iain Marcks leads ASC members Vittorio Storaro, Robert Yeoman, Roberto Schaefer and Edward Lachman in a wide-ranging panel discussion on issues of technology and creativity.

Gotham / Crescenzo Notarile, ASC, AIC, Episode #75

Cinematographer Crescenzo Notarile, ASC discusses his work in the stylish series Gotham, which chronicles the intrigue and drama surrounding a young Bruce Wayne long before he became Batman.