Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Cinematographers Thomas Terminet and Lorenzo Levrini chat with film industry professionals about cinematography, filmmaking and life. Cinematography-specific episodes and interviews with filmmakers and crew members from all departments.
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Ep41: Cinematographer Adam Barnett
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBCheck out our new website! https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ --- Adam Barnett is a London-based DP. A graduate of the NFTS, he is prolific in the short form world and recently lensed an episode of Netflix’s ‘Champion’. We discuss Adam’s background, the nature of cinematography at the boundary of art and commerce, stories from filming ‘Champion’ in Jamaica, and so much more! Some of the things we discuss in the ep: Lucy Blue Music video: http://www.adambarnettdop.com/lucy-bl...
Ep40: Cinematographer Craig Dean Devine
January 02, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 277 MBCraig Dean Devine is a UK-based Cinematographer working primarily in TV drama and features. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from mental health and Craig’s podcast to how Warhammer taught him to light; from dealing with stepping onto bigger projects and how to work with crew to shooting in Tanzania and so much more! Here's some of the things we discuss during the ep: Craig’s “Butter Wouldn’t Melt” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dFcjJwozMV5O97qq...
Ep39: Cinematographer Kate Arizmendi
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 246 MBKate Arizmendi is a New York-based cinematographer. Her work includes Succession S4, feature films Monica, National Anthem and Swallow, and 2nd Unit work on Dune, shot by Greg Fraiser, and Cyrano, shot by Seamus McGarvey. Kate’s website: https://www.katelinarizmendi.com Kate's IG: https://www.instagram.com/katearizmendi/?hl=en Projects discussed during the episode: MONICA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b8FpmXvcLM Bvlgari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j41MLvMyrE&t=2s SWALLO...
Ep38: Cinematographer Ben Saffer
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBBen Saffer is a London-based cinematographer. We chat about his first feature, his prep process, his use of cine tracer and unreal engine for previs and his time as a DIT. Links to things we discuss in the show: A kind of kidnapping (Feature Film): https://www.bensaffer.com/a-kind-of-kidnapping No time to die – Matera sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iIO3qG1E_0 Chris Courbald - Team Deakins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QXdCpTwOyBnER1ABNOwSz?si=ce5a6e507f4f40ef Mark ...
Ep37: Callum Just, Founder of Digital Orchard
August 28, 2023 10:59 - 1 hour - 186 MBIn this episode, we talk to Callum Just, founder of UK-based Digital Orchard. Callum was one of the first DITs in the UK film industry and founded Digital Orchard 13 years ago to provide highly trained technicians and comprehensive workflow solutions for cinematographers. He has grown the company to deliver services on digital, film and hybrid shoots from on-set technicians and dailies through to scanning and post. Callum was the first DIT to join the GBCT in 2011. He worked on both Mur...
Ep36: Writer/Director Alice Seabright
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 321 MBAlice Seabright is a writer and director. She directed eps 4 and 5 of Sex Education S2 before going on to create and show run the BBC1 / Amazon Studios series Chloe. In this wide ranging and honest conversation, we cover everything from philosophy and mindset to interpersonal relationships on set, developing a visual language for a show, the nitty gritty of where a director should stand and how directors, DPs and operators work together, and the process of pitching, writing and setting ...
Ep35: Agent George Rumsey
May 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBGeorge Rumsey is a below-the-line agent at Independent Talent Group. He rose to prominence in the UK short form world as the Head of Commercials at Panavision before joining Indepedent Talent in November 2021. We chat to George about his journey through the industry before diving into the world of the agent - what does it mean to represent directors of photography, how do agents and DPs work together, and how can young cinematographers approach the question of how and at what point of the...
Ep34: Director KC Locke
April 30, 2023 10:55 - 2 hours - 139 MBWe sit down for a frank, honest and very entertaining chat with director KC Locke (@kc.locke). We talk music videos, the Manchester scene, and KC’s journey from one-man band to building his production company, Swords & Eagles (@swordsandeagles), who today are prolific creators of some of the most innovative music videos in the UK. Since recording this episode last year, KC has signed with a US rep, Swords & Eagles are going from strength to strength, and their new showreel has launched an...
Ep33: Cinematographer Rick Joaquim SASC
December 24, 2022 16:01 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBRick Joaquim SASC is a DP based in London working in Narrative, Commercials and Music Videos. His work has been included in the ARRI Camera Showreel 2019, as Official Selection for Sundance Film Festival 2021 and Cannes Film Festival 2022 and and most recently he won "Best Achievement in Cinematography in a Documentary " at the South African Film & Television Awards 2022 (SAFTA's). We discuss Rick’s early career in South Africa and his decision to move to London. We go into agents, pre pro...
Ep32: Cinematographer Kasper Tuxen
September 12, 2022 12:15 - 2 hours - 117 MBA wonderfully free and inspirational conversation with Danish cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, who has recently been thrust into the limelight after his incredible work on Joaquim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World”. Here are some of the jobs we discuss in the ep: The worst person in the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55M5ZgAqbWo Sea of trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQvC9V1eLsE Riders of justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Okx5teGBQ Director ...
Ep31: Cinematographer Hunter Daly
January 31, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBHunter Daly is a London based cinematographer. We cover his journey from law student to gaffer to successful short form DP, before going on to discuss Hunter’s recent thoughts around the morality of shooting commercials, the ethics of celluloid, the environmental impact of the filmmaking process, and his decision to go back to university to study environmental politics. Ultimately we ask whether filmmaking is really enough for those who want to enact social change. Feel free to email hunter ...
Ep30: VFX Artist Jon Pugh
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBJon Pugh is a visual effects artist, currently TechAnim lead at MPC Episodic London. He has a range of experience in different departments including comp, creature FX and crowd. His credits include The Crown, Assassin’s Creed, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, and Detective Pikachu. We chat with Jon about his journey within the VFX world and what his job currently entails, and learn more about the different departments in the VFX universe. We discuss tips for DPs working with visual effe...
Ep 29: Vital equipment: Body, Mind and Soul
August 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this solo episode, Tommi and Lorenzo discuss burnout culture, recent projects, reflective metering and more, as well as taking listener questions. Link to Tommi’s rear projection job: https://vimeo.com/582557836 BTS: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjg7rNihR_/?utm_medium=share_sheet And Lorenzo’s Rudimental video: https://vimeo.com/577366495 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www....
Ep28: Photojournalist & Documentary Filmmaker Jonny Pickup
May 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBJonny Pickup is a photojournalist, documentary photographer and documentary filmmaker. His assignments have taken him all over the world, and he is currently a freelancer working with Getty. In this episode we talk about Jonny's journey and his process. We hear about some of his assignments and the crazy war stories that go along with them, and most importantly, we hear about following your passion, believing in yourself and staying focused on the story. Make sure to look at Jonny's we...
Ep27: Director Thor and DP David Wright
April 02, 2021 11:19 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBDP David Wright and Director Thor chat to us about the world of high-end international commercials. Here are the two jobs we break down: Telekom - Save Santa https://vimeo.com/494030584 Timisoreana Equity - Director's Cut https://vimeo.com/478552464 There is a wealth of BTS for download on the link below - you'll need a laptop: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8x5y7pm6l676h5n/COTL-ep26-BTS.zip?dl=0 Check out David and Thor's work: https://www.thorsaevarsson.com https://www.davidwri...
Ep26: Cinematographer Beatriz Sastre
December 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBBeatriz Sastre is a Spanish cinematographer based in London. Established in commercials, in 2019 she was co-DP on Spanish feature film ‘La Boda De Rosa’, and this year she was the sole DP on 'Federica Montseny, La Mujer que Habla'. La Boda De Rosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAML3wM1ug Nike: https://vimeo.com/389215062 Wata: https://vimeo.com/398913883 Beatriz's site: https://www.beatrizsastre.com/ Beatriz's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatriz_sastre/ --- Follow ...
Ep25: Director Shaun James Grant
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe are stoked to have London-based director Shaun James Grant on the podcast. The trailer for Shaun's first short film, Hope, has just come online, as well as his latest piece for the English National Ballet. We discuss these projects and much more, delving into Shaun's backstory and ethos. Links to the projects discussed in the episode: Jack Garratt: https://vimeo.com/155690165 Maverick Sabre - Her Grace: https://vimeo.com/305475228 English National Ballet - Prologue: https://vi...
Ep24: Tommi and Lorenzo look back
October 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn their first solo episode since Ep1, Tommi and Lorenzo reflect back on the first 23 episodes of the podcast, about getting through lockdown, discuss some of the work they’ve been up to since, and answer some listener questions. Here are some of the projects discussed: Tommi: Charlotte Knowels - Petals SS2021 https://vimeo.com/466858523 Lorenzo: Gabi Garbutt https://vimeo.com/443218032 Lorenzo: Pendulum https://vimeo.com/455335335 Lorenzo: The Hunna https://vimeo.com/458467744 -...
Ep23: Virtual Production with Eben Bolter BSC
October 02, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBEben Bolter BSC is back on the show, this time to lift the lid on virtual production! Recently popularised by The Mandalorian, virtual production is a brand new cutting-edge production technique involving a wall of high resolution LED screens displaying CG content which responds in real time to camera tracking, giving filmmakers the opportunity to shoot live-action inside full CG environments. Eben recently shot a short film using virtual production and takes us through the process. ...
Ep22: Gaffer Elliot Beach
September 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBElliot Beach is a talented and experienced gaffer based in London. He has gaffered a wealth of amazing jobs. In this episode we get the low down on what it means to be a gaffer, and how Elliot approaches the job. We go through some of the jobs he’s worked on, and the links are below: Tommy Hilfiger: https://vimeo.com/424343362 Maverick Sabre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1JLk9QDQjE Braun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PId347DeRGw NIKE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25I3I3kn5f...
Ep21: Director Malia James
September 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIn our first US interview, we chat to LA-based director Malia James. Malia has directed plenty of music videos for high profile artists, as well as many commercials, and a short film made in collaboration with Tove Lo. Here are some of the pieces we discuss in the episode: Green Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3cpdkhtGx0 Rita Ora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCQK6LmhYqc&list=PLpm-2F1VB8D2-T93inYpGMETC8-RhjMUs&index=6&t=0s Blue Lips: https://vimeo.com/288297576 Truly: ...
Ep20: Cinematographer Olan Collardy
August 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week we chat to the talented, funny and all-round lovely DP Olan Collardy. We talk about how his love for cinematography led him to leave an established career and his grind initiating and shooting his own projects and making a name for himself. We discuss some of his shorts, music videos and commercials. Here are the jobs we chat about in the podcast: The Chippie: https://www.olancollardy.com/the-chippie Appreciation: https://www.olancollardy.com/appreciation Jnr Williams: h...
Ep19: Cinematographer David Procter
August 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBDavid Procter is an established and sought-after DP based in the UK. In this fascinating and in-depth episode, we discuss David's music video, commercial and long form work. Here are links to the jobs we discuss during the show. Dermot Kennedy - Power Over Me: https://vimeo.com/304643155 Issey Miyake: https://vimeo.com/155142598 McLaren: https://vimeo.com/208048523 Infiniti QX30: https://vimeo.com/249658903 Innocents (Watch on Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Ep18: Cinematographer George Burt
July 31, 2020 09:48 - 41 minutes - 9.56 MBGeorge Burt is a UK-based features cinematographer. We discuss his grind and rise through the world of low budget features. Here are the trailers for the features we chat about. Pandorica: https://george-burt.com/portfolio/pandorica-international-trailer G-Loc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hG6oX5BNaw&feature=youtu.be --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cin...
Ep17: Key Grip Paul Kemp
July 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBPaul Kemp is a key grip working on features and dramas in the UK. His credits include Peaky Blinders s5, Britannia s2, Black Mirror, In Darkness, Silent Witness, Fortitude and many more. In this hugely informative episode we cover the role of the grip, the union and NVQ system in the UK, methodologies for working with dolly, handheld, and technocrane, and much much more! Check out Paul's instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/beargripsuk/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loo...
Ep16: Making your first feature film with Director James Webber
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBToday's episode coincides with the trailer release of director James Webber's first feature film, 'Sorority', shot by our co-host Lorenzo Levrini. In this episode, James and Lorenzo talk about what it takes to make a low budget feature and how they went about making this one. **UPDATE** Sorority is now available on Amazon Prime! https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/0OMK1EROAR849WCFCVD13SBFY4/ref=share_ios_movie Check out the trailer and find out more about the film on here: htt...
Ep15: Cinematographer Kate Reid BSC
July 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThis week we chat to amazing DP Kate Reid BSC. Kate's TV drama credits include The Nevers, Hanna, Press, Marcella, and many more. Check out BBC's press, which we chat about in detail: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bjpsjr And check out Kate's website: http://katereiddop.com/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/
Ep 14: Cinematographer Rina Yang & Focus Puller Kate Molins
July 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week we are joined by DP Rina Yang and her regular focus puller Kate Molins for an insightful and entertaining chat about the collaboration between a DP and their focus puller, as well as a look into each of their individual careers and roles. Check out Rina's website: https://rinayang.com Sitting in Limbo on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08g29ff/sitting-in-limbo Make sure you follow Kate and Rina on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate__mo__/ ...
Ep13: Cinematographer Eben Bolter BSC
July 03, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBEben Bolter BSC is one of the UK’s most exciting narrative DPs, working across TV series and features. In this 2 hour episode we cover a huge array of topics such as the projects he has shot, how he collaborates with directors, actors and his crew, his approach to his career, choosing projects, HDR and workflow, lighting, lensing and much more! Don't miss BTS and stills by clicking on the supporting materials below: https://ep13.cinematographersontheloose.com Here are some links to the...
Ep12: Director Dylan Holmes Williams
June 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDylan Holmes Williams is a London based director represented by Stink Rising. His short film The Devil's Harmony was the winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020. Here is the trailer: https://vimeo.com/255302784 The film is available to view on demand here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thedevilsharmony And here is the second project we discuss, Stilts: https://vimeo.com/358390547 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram ...
Ep11: Producer Anthony Toma
June 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week we speak with producer Anthony Toma, who has produced many commercials and music videos through his London based production company Toma Productions. He also co-produced The Devil's Harmony, winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020. We chat about Anthony's way into the industry, his ethos, how he deals with pressure and balancing everybody's needs, and we also talk through these two jobs: TCL Plex - Discover Greatness: https://vimeo.c...
Ep10: Director Dumas Haddad
June 12, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBDumas Haddad is a talented director from London. We catch up with him about his roots, his approach and his collaborations. Here's the two jobs we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/296310688 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZ-iVYLY38 --- BLACK LIVES MATTER Here are the two instagram accounts we mention in the intro: https://www.instagram.com/sporasco/ https://www.instagram.com/freethework/ You can also check out this "Ways you can help" website: https://blackliv...
Ep9: Focus Pullers Anil Duru and Marcus Albertsen
June 05, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBAnil Duru and Marcus Albertsen are skilled and busy focus pullers working in the London short form scene, and increasingly also in long form. In this episode, they chat through their beginnings, how they do their job as a focus puller, and discuss techniques and equipment. We chat about the best way to become a focus puller, and also how to get started in the camera department as a trainee, how to approach focus pullers for work, and how to behave on set to get ahead. Check out Anil an...
Ep8: Cinematographer David Wright
May 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBDavid Wright is an accomplished cinematographer working in London. In this episode we take an in-depth dive into a crazy commercial and an iconic Slowthai music video, as well as discussing David's background as an assistant and his approach to cinematography. Click here for supporting materials, full of BTS photos and videos for the jobs discussed: https://ep8.cinematographersontheloose.com And here's links to the work. Bahroma Commercial: https://vimeo.com/391339640 Slowthai f...
Ep7: Camera Operator James Davis ACO
May 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJames Davis ACO is a camera operator, Movi operator and specialist, and tracking vehicle specialist, and co-founder of Motion24, the UK's foremost exponents of high quality Movi solutions. In this episode we cover camera operating in a broader sense, see what innovations James has brought in to elevate the Movi to new levels, discuss the Ultra Arm Porsche car he designed and built in collaboration with Action 99 Cars, and much more! Here are some of the jobs we cover in the episode: B...
Ep6: Director Bruno Chiecco
May 15, 2020 07:35 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week we have director Bruno Chiecco. Bruno has had a really interesting route into directing, starting with photography, then focus pulling. Here is the Barbados film we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/379356832 Make sure you check out Bruno's website, and The Big Sky, great friends of the show and the production company where Bruno directs full time: http://brunochiecco.com https://www.thebigsky.co.uk --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and...
Ep5: 1st Assistant Director Ty Hack
May 08, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week we have 1st Assistant Director Ty Hack. His experience spans feature films, music videos, TV, commercials and shorts. Here is the IMDB entry for the feature film we discuss. The trailer isn't out yet! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10942144 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep4: Cinematographer Diana Olifirova
April 30, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week we have Director of Photography Diana Olifirova on the show. Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: https://www.dianaolifirova.com/leash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEXtrPFEzc You can see more of Diana’s work here: https://www.dianaolifirova.com And here is Diana's Instagram. --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep3: Cinematographer Nick Morris
April 24, 2020 09:37 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBToday we have Director of Photography Nick Morris. He talks to us about how he got started, his approach to his work, shooting film, and much more. Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com/#/tommy-hilfiger-leaders-of-now/ https://vimeo.com/334771744 You can see more of Nick’s work here: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep2: Dimitris Lambridis
April 17, 2020 11:12 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBToday on the podcast, Tommi and Lorenzo interview cinematographer and photographer Dimitris Lambridis, who after starting out in the industry as a gaffer, has hung up the gloves and started shooting. Dimi's work: http://doplambridis.com https://www.instagram.com/dlambsauce/ Here are the two projects discussed in the show: UNHCR - Refugees Welcome TVC https://vimeo.com/385246108 Deaf Radio - Animals https://vimeo.com/369162924
Ep1: Meet the Hosts
April 16, 2020 22:33 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this first episode, we meet cinematographers Tommi Terminet and Lorenzo Levrini, hear a bit about how they got started, and learn what's to come in this podcast.