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We're here to inspire and educate the next generation. We want to give a voice to the names in the credits, to make storytellers feel seen and heard. By sharing filmmakers stories and lessons, we hope to leave the industry in a better place.
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FEATURED EPISODES
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Ep. 112
Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS teamed up with Jonathan Nolan for four episodes of Amazon's new hit series, Fallout. Adapted from the popular video game series, we delve into shooting with 35mm film, combining virtual production, and working as a setup DP. We also cover Stuart's beginnings in New Zealand, shooting iconic films such as The Piano and Once Were Warriors, and his eventual move to the USA.
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Ep. 119
Catherine Goldschmidt BSC was nominated for both an Emmy and an ASC Award for her work on HBO's House of the Dragon and was named a rising star of cinematography by American Cinematographer. In this episode, Catherine shares her experiences on the inner workings of the production, her collaboration with director Geeta Patel, and we break down several scenes from three episodes.
We also explore her work on the project Dummy, where she pioneered a new way of framing for both 16:9 and 9:16 formats, and discuss her role in co-founding Illuminatrix, a collective of professional female cinematographers based in the UK.
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Ep. 120
Naaman Marshall spent his early childhood visiting famous film sets designed by his uncle, such as Hook and Saving Private Ryan. This inspired him to pursue a career in the art department, where he has worked as a model maker, art director, and production designer on films including Westworld, The Dark Knight, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Mortal Kombat, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Alien: Romulus.
We discuss his work in model making and the creation of the iconic Dark Knight motorcycle, his first collaboration with Fede Álvarez on Don't Breathe, and the challenges of designing the world of Alien: Romulus.
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Ep. 114
At 21, Carlos Rosario left the fashion houses of Paris for the hills of Hollywood, where his illustrations landed him his first job. Now a costume designer himself, his recent credits include A Girl in the Spider's Web, Alien Romulus, and FX's hit series Shogun. We talk about his love for fashion, being mentored by four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, and how he found his voice through the costumes of Shogun. This is not just for lovers of costume but an inspiring conversation filled with lessons for all creatives.
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Ep. 124
In this episode, we chat with Larkin Seiple, the visionary cinematographer behind some of the most iconic visuals in recent film and music video history. Larkin discusses his early years working in reality television and shooting over 100 music videos. We break down his work on viral music videos like DJ Snake’s "Turn Down for What" and Childish Gambino’s "This is America". We also explore his long-time collaborations with directors Hiro Murai, The Daniels, and Jon Watts. Finally, we dive into some of his recent feature film work, including Everything Everywhere All at Once and Wolfs.
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Ep. 111
Sam McCurdy ASC BSC, shot five episodes of FX's new hit series 'Shogun.' Join us for our longest episode ever as we discuss honesty, love, dropping out of art school, Game of Thrones, lighting, football, and break down our favourite moments from the show.
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Ep. 061
The A Cam Operator is no easy task and Peter McCaffrey is one of the best. His work ethic has allowed him to become a camera operator on iconic productions such as Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Tune in to hear about Peters incredible career, what it takes to be an A Cam Operator and his recent transition into becoming a Director of Photography. Photo credit Ben Rowsell.
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EP. 128
In this episode, Heidi shares how she turned career setbacks into success, including her role as Head of Story on the critically acclaimed The Wild Robot. Created during a deeply personal time after the loss of her mother, the film became a heartfelt tribute to their bond. From her early inspirations to her career-defining moments, Heidi offers an intimate look at the artistry and resilience that define her journey.
Tune in for an uplifting and touching conversation with one of Variety’s Top 10 Animators to Watch. Heidi is cementing herself as one of animation’s brightest stars.
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Ep. 125
Helen Shaver has directed some of television’s most celebrated shows, including Vikings, Orphan Black, Law & Order: SVU, Westworld, Station Eleven and The Penguin (Episodes 4 and 5). Helen takes us on a personal journey, sharing how a childhood illness led her to discover a passion for storytelling.
Helen opens up about her directing process, the preparation that went into her episodes of The Penguin, and her collaborative relationship with showrunner Lauren LeFranc.
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“In a world drowning in reviews of the lastest cameras & lights, LT stands apart with his honesty and generosity guiding you through the challenges of working in the film industry. What a breath of fresh air”
— Richard Bon
“It’s been so valuable listening to his conversations where he shares really practical advice and knowledge from the film industry. Thanks so much for this amazing resource!”
— MattQuattro
“I’m loving this podcast, thanks LT for bringing your real life filming experience to our ear pods in a way thats engaging and easy to understand. It always seems there is a mountain of learning ahead of all of us but you have a way of smoothing that down to a manageable gradient, keep up the great work!”
— Martarth

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