Today we are chatting with my dear friend Alyssa Brocato. Ali is a cinematographer based in LA, was the first DP I’ve ever worked with as a director, and is an all around gem of a human being. 

We chat about:

Staying calm under stressSteps to take to become a cinematographerDoing your best rather than trying to be “the best”Giving yourself permission to failCaring about what you’re working on and who you’re working withHow cinematography is more than making a beautiful imageFinding fulfillment outside of the jobThe issue with being known as a “female cinematographer”



Mentioned in the Episode:
Book: Masters of Light
Movie: Up in the Air
Haruki Marakami
Lulu Wang: Giver Her the Job


Connect with Alyssa: 

IG: alyssabrocato


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