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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with acclaimed camera and Steadicam operator, Ashlea Downes, for an intimate look into the artistry, discipline, and emotional honesty behind visual storytelling. Ashlea shares the journey that led her behind the lens—from early creative sparks to the physically demanding craft of Steadicam work—and how she learned to see movement as a language all its own. She discusses the challenges of working on fast-paced sets, honing precision through strength and intuition, and how vulnerability plays a role in crafting powerful imagery. Listeners are invited into her world of creative risks, personal breakthroughs, and the collaborative magic that fuels every frame. Filled with thoughtful reflections and cinematic insight, this episode offers a rare look at the heart and hustle of a visual artist whose steady eye captures motion, meaning, and human truth. Perfect for filmmakers, cinematographers, creators, and anyone curious about the emotional stories behind the camera.

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South African camera operator and steadicam operator, Ashlea Downes. Among Ashlea’s credits are the popular Netflix series Bridgerton on which she is working with a previous guest on this podcast, Alicia Robbins. Ashlea has also worked on House of the Dragon, Wicked, Skyfall, Spider-Man: Far From Home and His Dark Materials. Ashlea was born in Pretoria, South African in 1985. Her father, Ant, was an accountant and business owner, and her mother, Alex, an artist and art teacher. Her brother, Scott, is a hand painted sign artist. Ashlea grew up enjoying sports and the outdoors; she was a competitive rider, taking after her mother who was a keen horsewoman. She also swam, played water polo and netball but academia was not her rap. Instead she followed her father’s interest in photography and her mother’s talent for art. Her love of wildlife gave her aspirations to be a wildlife documentary filmmaker so it was no surprise that these influences steered her to the AFDA Film School where she graduated with a degree in Cinematography. After college, her relentless determination and ambition to break into the industry opened up opportunities that would prove the foundation of her career, and soon she would find herself being called up for the Bond movie Skyfall filming in Turkey and then to the UK to film at the London Olympics. A turning point in her career was moving to the UK shortly after where she met her partner and found steady work from trainee to 2nd AC/ loader and then making her mark as a camera operator. Ashlea lives between Reading, England and Cape Town, South Africa with her husband Karl Taggart. She is currently working as a camera operator on Season 4 of Bridgerton.
 
Ashlea on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4701569/
Instagram: @ashlea_downes 
https://www.instagram.com/ashlea_downes
 
Ashlea’s favorite women in visual arts:
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Mandy Walker
Reed Morano
Rachel Morrison
Catherine Goldschmidt
Alicia Robbins
Alice Brook
Elana Garret 

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In this deeply personal and introspective episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with celebrated glass and scent artist Goldie Poblador, whose work occupies a rare and evocative space between material, memory, ecology, and ritual. Known for her multi-sensory installations that merge blown glass, fragrance, feminine narratives, and environmental storytelling, Poblador invites us into the places—both emotional and physical—that have shaped her artistic voice. Together, Chris and Goldie explore how scent becomes a vessel for history, identity, and collective healing; how glass serves as both a metaphor for fragility and transformation; and how her Filipino heritage influences the depth of her artistic inquiry. She shares her creative origins, the spiritual and ecological themes embedded in her process, and the intimate human stories behind her most compelling works. Listeners will be transported into Goldie’s atmospheric world, where smell, memory, culture, and form fuse into experiences that awaken the senses and expand our understanding of art’s emotional power. Whether you are a seasoned art lover, a creative soul, or simply someone drawn to compelling personal journeys, this episode offers a rare look into a practice where the invisible becomes tangible, and the past is preserved through scent and flame. Tune in to discover:

• How scent and memory inform artistic storytelling
• The cultural and ecological roots of Goldie’s practice
• The symbolism of glass as a medium of transformation
• What environmentalism means to the multi-sensory artist
• The intimate emotional landscape behind her installations

A captivating conversation about embodiment, identity, and the power of sensory experience, Goldie Poblador’s story reminds us that healing can take many forms—and that art is sometimes meant to be breathed in.

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Filipina artist Goldie Poblador who works in scent and glass interactive instillation art.  Goldie specializes in glass flameworking combined with performance, video, installation, and scent embodying themes of feminism, the environment, and decolonization as it relates to the body.  Goldie was born in Manila, The Philippines in 1987. Her parents; Napoleon Poblador, a lawyer and painter and Gizela Poblador, a home-maker who had earlier studied dentistry. Goldie is the eldest of four children; she has three younger brothers. She was, she says, an imaginative child who enjoyed creating worlds and performing. Her parents exposed her to art and music; she visited art shows, galleries and museums, learned the piano, and performed in a drama club. By the age of 18 Goldie was performing in a Punk band; something she likes to recreate today for fun. But it was her fascination with glass and painting that would steer her through college. She graduated from the University of The Philippines in 2009 with a BFA in Studio Art and later with an MFA Glass from the Rhode Island School of Design. Between colleges Goldie was introduced to the Scuola Abate Zanetti in Murano, Italy. She also worked as an artist and attended the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, co-founded by the renown glass sculptor Dale Chihuly.  Goldie has been exhibited internationally at such institutions as the Yangon Secretariat Building Knockdown Center, Cemeti Art House, Singapore Art Museum, Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Fine Art Museum of Hanoi and The Cultural Center of the Philippines. She is currently working on a show for the Art Fair in The Philippines in 2025. Goldie will be a featured artist in the Sensorium, Stories of Glass and Fragrance; an exhibition that will explore the millennia-long relationships between glass, perfumery, and the storage of scent, at the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) from September 7, 2024 - February 1, 2025.  Goldie is married to Joseph Sousa and the couple live in New York City.
 
https://goldiepoblador.com/Information
Instagram: @_goldieland 
https://www.instagram.com/_goldieland
 
Goldie’s favorite female artists:
Janine Antoni
Agnes Arellano
Joan Jonas
Camille Claudel
Kiki Smith

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In this deeply personal and visually evocative episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with internationally acclaimed acrylic artist Carla Bosch to explore the heart, history, and emotion behind her vibrant, impressionistic paintings. Known for her signature use of bold color and joyful energy, Carla shares the inspiring story of her artistic journey—from her South African roots to her flourishing studio life in the United States. Listeners are invited into an intimate conversation touching on creative vulnerability, the discipline behind daily artistic practice, and the emotional resonance of capturing beauty in everyday life. Carla opens up about the sparks that guide her expressive style, the landscapes that continue to shape her palette, and the importance of remaining curious and courageous as an artist. Whether you are a collector, painter, creative thinker, or simply someone who loves stories of passion and persistence, this episode offers an uplifting and introspective look into living a life committed to color, expression, and meaning. 🎧 Tune in to discover:

• Carla’s artistic beginnings and global influences
• Why acrylic is her medium of choice
• The emotional language of color
• How she balances spontaneity with intention
• Advice for emerging artists pursuing their voice

Immerse yourself in the radiance and spirit of Carla’s world—where art becomes a joyful reflection of life lived boldly.

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South African acrylic painter Carla Bosch is known for her vibrant colors and bold strokes that trademark an unapologetic style. Her landscape paintings represent a wide range of nature’s palette uniquely capturing its light. Carla was born in Pretoria in 1976 to Anton, a pharmacist and amateur artist, and Ronel Gericke a home-maker and keen musician. She has a sister Murentia.  Carla describes her childhood spent enjoying family hikes around South Africa as happy and loving. Her father encouraged an interest in art and she would follow his lead as she explored different mediums. Carla studied Interior Design at the University of Pretoria and although she says she has always had high energy and a limited attention it would be art that would fully absorb her as as self taught artist. By the age of 25 she found herself a full-time artist, and with the help of her husband Elroy, Carla operates a successful business with clients around the world. The couple moved to the US in 2013 spending five years in California before relocating to Texas.  Carla is represented in galleries in France, the UK, South Africa, Maryland and Texas. Carla has two children: Sarah and Daniel, and lives with her husband Elroy and their Chocolate Labradoodle Jamie in Austin, Texas.
 
Carla’s website: https://www.carlabosch.com/
Carla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaboschart
@carlaboschart
 
Some of Carla’s favorite female artists: 
Isabel Le Roux
Irma Stern
Maggie Laubser 

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Step behind the lights and into the heart of beauty with this intimate conversation featuring world-class make-up artist Patsy O’Neill. In this deeply personal interview, Patsy shares the experiences, inspirations, and emotional journey that shaped her creative path. From her earliest artistic influences to working with major personalities and productions, she reveals how vulnerability, intuition, and connection guide her work with every face she touches. Listeners will discover the power of storytelling through make-up, how authenticity fuels artistic resilience, and why beauty begins with self-acceptance. Patsy reflects on her favorite career moments, pivotal challenges, and the philosophies that continue to shape her craft, offering powerful insight for aspiring artists, beauty lovers, and anyone seeking deeper meaning in their creative journey. Whether you’re passionate about artistry, curious about the world behind the camera, or inspired by stories of transformation, this episode invites you to see beauty through a new lens—one grounded in honesty, empathy, and soul.

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British make-up artist Patsy O’Neill whose career was founded in the 90’s in MTV and has spanned the world of TV, music, commercials, film and editorial. Patsy was born in 1975 in the shadow of West Ham football ground in East London. Her parents Robert O’Neill, an electrical engineer and Julia Dooley, a nurse & practice manager were Irish immigrants. Patsy is the middle of three children—she has an older brother and younger sister— and was educated at the Ursuline Convent School for Girls in Forest Gate, London. Her love of the arts could be seen in her constant drawings as a child and interest in fashion so it was no surprise that she chose to study Design Fashion Styling For Make - up and Hair at the London College of Fashion from where she graduated in 1993. From there she chose to start working in the business to get hands on experience, which is where her early opportunities created a pathway for her career. She has, she says, done just about everything in the business and loves to share her knowledge by mentoring interns and graduates.  Her roster of celebrity clients are some of the most recognizable women on the red carpet and have led her to having her work showcased at the Oscars. Patsy lives in London with her partner Richard Jakes and son Arlo.

Patsy’s website: https://www.patriciaoneill.co.uk/
Instagram: @patsyoneillmakeup
https://www.instagram.com/patsyoneillmakeup
 
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Step inside the layered world of Carla Ciuffo, an acclaimed multi-media artist whose imaginative process fuses photography, sculpture, digital art, and conceptual storytelling. In this deeply personal episode of the AART Podcast with Chris Stafford, Carla opens up about the inspirations that move her, the emotions she seeks to evoke, and the curiosity that drives her innovative practice. From the evolution of her artistic voice to the transformative power of material experimentation, Carla shares her inner journey—how she navigates creative vulnerability, shapes immersive narratives, and explores the space between reality and imagination. This intimate interview invites listeners into Carla’s creative universe, where art becomes both inquiry and reflection. If you’re inspired by contemporary art, creative exploration, and the minds behind transformative visual storytelling, this soulful conversation offers a rare window into one of today’s most dynamic artistic voices. 

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The multi-media artist Carla Ciuffo whose innovative image making process and utilization of experimental printing and installation techniques, create a layered and immersive, often mystical environment. She says her approach treads the boundary between documentary and experimental arts. Carla was born on Long Island, New York to father Armand, a dentist and artist, and Loretta, a home-maker and amateur photographer.  She has two sisters who are also artistic: Adrienne is a documentary filmmaker and Roberta works in the Nashville Arts and Arts Education.  Carla attended some college but dropped out but then later proudly obtaining her Harvard ID when she did a study residency with the Disease and Biophysics Group. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Carla worked a variety of jobs during her 20 years in New York City from candy stores to book printing. In her 40’s she left New York for Arizona where she trained as a massage therapist and became an entrepreneur starting small businesses. From Arizona, Carla moved to Tennessee in 2010 to become a professional artist and now an aspiring author of queer fiction. Carla and her wife Angela live in Nashville, TN.
 
Carla’s website: https://www.carlaciuffo.art/
Instagram: @Carla Ciuffo 
https://www.instagram.com/carlaciuffoworks/
 
Carla’s favorite female artists:
Jennifer O’Connell-Knoerzer
Courtney Minor
Suzanne Theodora White
Louise Dumont
Lea Craigie
Anna Karvounari
Olga Fedorova
Connie Hansen
Ursula von Rydingsvard  
Ana Francisca 

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In this deeply personal and poetic episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with world-renowned photographer and creator, Jamie Beck, for an intimate journey into her artistic soul. Best known for her celebrated series An American in Provence, Jamie talks about leaving New York to rediscover a slower, more mindful way of living and creating. Together they explore the emotional texture behind her work—how nature, solitude, motherhood, and nostalgia shape her visual storytelling. Jamie opens up about creativity as devotion, the beauty in imperfection, the art of embracing stillness, and the quiet details that often go unseen. From her early commercial career to becoming a beloved voice in analog photography and modern-day artistry, Jamie shares the truth, vulnerability, and wonder within her process—and why she believes art is not just made, but felt. This heartfelt conversation invites listeners into Jamie’s most sacred creative spaces, inspiring anyone who seeks a deeper connection to their craft, their environment, and themselves.

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American photographer Jamie Beck is known for focusing on portraying life and her natural surroundings in the Provence. Jamie is the author of two books: ‘An American in Provence: Art, Life and Photography’ published in 2022 which became a New York Times Bestseller, and The Flowers of Provence published in 2024. In the last few years Jamie has created an online marketplace for her custom designs and also founded The Starling Club, an online social club for creative women.  Jamie was born in Arlington, TX, one of two children to James Beck, a law enforcement officer and Gina Pine, an accountant. She has an older brother and a step-father. Her early interest in photography began as a child wanting to memorialize images, which led to taking photos once her mother gave her her first camera. Jamie’s love of fashion led her to starting her career in fashion photography once she graduated from the New York Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Fashion Photography. She then worked in New York as a fashion and commercial photographer for 13 years before moving to the South of France. Jamie’s raison d’être is to capture the beauty of nature most notably through her love of flowers and the lifestyles of the Provence. Jamie lives in Apt with her husband Kevin and daughter Eloise.
 
Jamie's website:
https://jamiebeck.co/
Jamie on Instagram: @jamiebeck.co
https://www.instagram.com/jamiebeck.co/
The Starling Club https://club.jamiebeck.co/
 
Jamie’s favorite female artists:
Maria Rose
Natasshia Neary
Ronni Nicole
Katie Whipple 

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n this deeply personal and soul-stirring episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with acclaimed wildlife artist Lucy Joyce, whose vibrant paintings and profound connection to the natural world have inspired countless collectors, conservationists, and art lovers across the globe. Lucy opens up about her journey into wildlife art, the emotional and spiritual dimensions of her creative process, and the quiet stories hidden inside the creatures she paints. From her early inspirations in nature to the meditative rhythm of the studio, Lucy reflects on how art can reconnect us to the wild—and to ourselves. Together, Chris and Lucy explore themes of conservation, artistic identity, creative stillness, vulnerability, environmental storytelling, and the power of observation. Lucy shares how she studies animals in the field, the meaning behind her color choices, and how she uses her artwork to foster empathy and advocacy for endangered species. Whether you’re an artist, nature enthusiast, collector, or dreamer seeking deeper meaning, this episode offers a heartfelt look into the raw beauty of nature viewed through the artist’s inner lens.

🎧 Listen to discover
– How wildlife inspires emotional storytelling
– Lucy’s process: from field sketches to finished work
– How art can awaken our relationship with nature
– The quiet meditations behind her brush

– Her hopes for conservation and future generations Experience the wild—through the eyes and heart of Lucy Joyce.

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British wildlife artist Lucy Joyce. Lucy’s painstaking attention to detail is her signature on portraits of a variety of animals. Her artistry is crafted from photographic images, and in some cases her own compositions, as she meticulously accounts for every hair and whisker. Lucy was born in Northampton in 1979, the oldest of two children—she has a younger brother Robert. Her mother Jackie Smith, is a part-time seamstress, and her father Brian was a precision engineer in motorsport. Lucy completed her GCSE and A Levels at Chenderit School in Oxfordshire including two GCSEs in Art and A Level Art, before working in print and design. She then attended Southampton Solent University where she earned a degree in Marketing Design. Lucy met her husband at uni and upon graduation the couple spent a year working in Canada before returning to the UK. After the birth of her two sons, Lucy returned to her art and built a clientele for pet portraits. In 2016, she became a full-time artist and now has commissions for her wildlife and pet portraits that extend far into next year. Lucy lives near Newbury in Berkshire with her husband Simon, two sons; Jack and Charlie and two Cocker Spaniels.
 
www.mrsjoycedraws.co.uk
Instagram: @mrsjoycedraws
TikTok: @mrsjoycedraws
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mrsjoycedraws
 
Some favorite female artists:
Carla Grace
Dina Brodsky 
Zoe Fitchet
Demi Lang
Georgia Hart
Jennifer Gennari 

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In this deeply personal and visually imaginative episode of the AART Podcast with Chris Stafford, we sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Alicia Robbins—a storyteller who shapes emotion through light, lens, and movement. Best known for her cinematic voice and ability to elevate character-driven narratives, Alicia brings us behind the camera to reveal how she captures truth and creates imagery that resonates long after the frame fades to black. Alicia shares her creative evolution, from discovering the poetry of cinematography to developing a signature style that’s both technically masterful and emotionally intuitive. We explore her artistic influences, on-set experiences, and the quiet internal work that supports her boldest visual decisions. With thoughtful reflections on collaboration, identity, motherhood, and navigating a dynamic industry, Alicia offers a rare window into the heart of a cinematographer—where craft meets vulnerability, curiosity, and artistic purpose. Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, or lover of cinema, this intimate conversation invites you to consider how images can shift our perceptions, unearth memories, and help us tell stories only the heart recognizes. Tune in for a soulful and inspiring deep dive into the world of visual storytelling with Alicia Robbins.a

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American cinematographer Alicia Robbins is the first female to become a full-time Director of Photography on a Shondaland series. Alicia was lead DP on  season 17 of GREY’S ANATOMY, and also lensed episodes of season 3 of the Netflix series, ‘BRIDGERTON. Other credits include a 2022 mini-series for Netflix titled KEEP BREATHING. She also shot four episodes of season 2 of the NBC re-boot of Quantum Leap. The feature BABYSPLITTERS, lensed by Alicia, won Best Feature Film at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Best Comedy Feature at the San Diego International Film Festival, and received a mention in Variety for its "sparkling" cinematography. And THE WEDDING INVITATION won Best Romantic Comedy at the Manhattan Film Festival and Best Comedy at Burbank International Festival in 2016. Alicia is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Emerging Cinematographer Award from the Cinematographer's Guild for her work on the short INTERNET GANGSTERS.  Alicia was born in San Diego, California in 1979, the youngest of three children—she has an older sister Theresa and brother Tommy—to parents Mary Lynne and Tommy—both musicians, piano and voice teachers. Her parents lived in San Diego for over 20 years but when Alicia was four years old, the family moved to Trussville, AL where she grew up.  At the age of seven, she became a competitive swimmer through high school. Despite a musical background, Alicia chose a career in cinematography and in 2003, she graduated with an MFA from the American Film Institute (AFI).  Alicia will be returning to BRIDGERTON to shoot Season 4 later this year. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, fellow DP, David Smith.
 
Instagram:
@aliciacamchick
Website:
 https://www.aliciarobbins.com/
IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0730281/?ref_=nv_sr_1
 
Some favorite women in visual arts:
Mary Lynne Robbins
Mandy Walker
Natalie Kingston
Jeanne Tyson 

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In this deeply personal and introspective episode of The AART Podcast with Chris Stafford, multi-talented artist Jamie Derr opens up about her creative evolution as a painter, poet, and singer. Through an intimate and heartfelt conversation, Jamie reveals how her artistic journey intertwines with her search for identity, emotion, and truth. From the fluidity of her brushstrokes to the rhythm of her words and melodies, she invites listeners into a world where art becomes both expression and healing. Discover how Jamie bridges the boundaries between visual and lyrical art, the role vulnerability plays in her creative process, and what it means to live authentically as a multidisciplinary artist in today’s world. Whether you’re an art lover, writer, musician, or seeker of creative inspiration, this episode captures the essence of what it means to live through art — with soul, courage, and honesty.

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Painter, singer and poet Jamie Derr.  Jamie says: “I don’t usually know what I am visualizing until I see it emerge on the canvas, making me an intuitive artist.” Her portraits are both bold and nuanced depicting characters known and unknown. Jamie was born in Providence, RI in 1981, one of three children to parents Debra and Manuel Ribeiro. Her great-grandparents  emigrated from Portugal in the early 1900s and established Sunset Bakery in Bristol,Rhode Island in 1929. Besides owning the bakery, her father Manny was also an artist and musician which Jamie inherited. She started singing as a child which led to a singing career right out of High School. She later earned a full Davis Scholarship, and graduated from Wellesley School with a Bachelor of Arts continuing to perform till her late 30’s. Among her recorded songs under musical name “Jamie LaPearle” are Don’t Want to Let You Go, Next to You, and So Torn (all available on Spotify). At the age of 18, she had her daughter Lianna and worked as a make-up artist while continuing writing songs and performing. Jamie later transitioned to becoming a visual artist focusing on landscapes and portraits in both watercolor and oil. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, an Artist Member at the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and was recently accepted as an exhibiting artist at the Providence Art Club. She has received numerous international awards and exhibits frequently. Jamie has an upcoming show in September, 2024 at Deblois Gallery in Middletown,RI and Greenville Library in Greenville, RI in December, 2024. She lives in Cranston, RI with her husband James, two dogs and a cat.
 
https://www.jamiederrart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jamiederrart/
@jamiederrart 

Jamie's favorite female visual artists: 
Kesja Tabaczuck
Irena Roman
Julia Powell 

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Step behind the lens with award-winning cinematographer Shana Hagan, ASC, whose poetic visual storytelling has illuminated some of the most compelling films, documentaries, and TV series of our time. In this deeply personal and reflective episode, host Chris Stafford sits down with Hagan to explore the emotional language of cinematography, the craft of capturing truth through light, and the inner journey that has shaped her distinguished career. From her early inspirations to her celebrated collaborations, Hagan offers rare insight into the creative process—how she balances intuition and technique, builds trust with directors and subjects, and stays present in the emotional heartbeat of a scene. She shares wisdom on navigating the evolving industry, honoring authenticity, and continually reinventing herself behind the camera. Whether you're a filmmaker, visual artist, or lover of cinematic storytelling, this intimate conversation invites you to see the world through new eyes—one frame at a time.

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Award-winning Cinematographer, Shana Hagan, ASC. In the words of fellow cinematographer Gretchen Warthen: “Shana is the biggest documentary female DP/Operator in the world… and one of the kindest DPs I have ever worked with on set. You would never know who she is in the cinematography world without looking her up.” Her work includes DPing the 1997 Oscar-winning Documentary Short BREATHING LESSONS: THE LIFE & WORK OF MARK O’BRIEN and shooting additional cinematography for the 2014 Oscar-winning Best Documentary Feature: 20 FEET FROM STARDOM.  She worked on the Oscar nominated 2010 Documentary FOOD, INC., and DP’d the 2020 Oscar nominated Documentary Short: WALK RUN CHA-CHA as well as the 2005 Sundance Film Festival Award Special Jury Prize Winner - AFTER INNOCENCE and the 2012 Sundance Film Festival Award Grand Jury Prize nominee - THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Shana has firmly embedded herself in the industry. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Robert Hagan, MD and Peggy Hagan, a Girl Scout Camp Director and Troop Leader, Shana is the middle of three children. Her parents instilled many important values in her which have helped her throughout her life and career. As a schoolgirl, she became a competitive swimmer at the age of five through to her Freshman year at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where she attended film school. It was a natural career path for the enthusiastic young photographer who had already developed a keen eye for filmmaking. Shana was the ‘official’ family videographer with a curious mind, appetite for storytelling and a passion that grew as she established the foundation for her craft, opening doors and creating opportunities right out of school. Shana was the first woman to shoot on the hit reality series SURVIVOR and was nominated for an Emmy for her work on SURVIVOR: CHINA. She shot four seasons on NBC's PARKS AND RECREATION, was the 2nd Unit DP on Netflix’s ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and has shot commercial spots for Disney, Electronic Arts, Kohl’s, the US Army, Kodak, Verizon and others. Shana’s current scripted work includes the critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE for HBO and Fox’s half hour docu-comedy WELCOME TO FLATCH. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Peter, daughter Iris, two dogs and two cats.

 
https://www.shanahagan.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0353248/
Instagram: @shanahaganasc
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Shana's Playlist:

"I love classical: 

• “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland – so cinematic and nostalgic for summers on Grandma and Grandpa’s farm in Oklahoma.
• Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals: 7 / Aquarium”
• Vivaldi – “Four Seasons / Spring”

I love world music:

• Ali Farka Toure  “Kaira”
• Cesaria Evora  “Sodade”
• Buena Vista Social Club  “Chan Chan”
• The Chieftains  “The Wind That Shakes the Barley / The Reel With the Beryle”

More random faves and some new stuff too:

• Dave Brubeck’s  “Take Five”
• Bill Withers  “Lovely Day”
• U2  “Beautiful Day” 
• Coldplay  “A Sky Full of Stars”
• Bonobo  “Recurring”
• Khruangbin   “Texas Sun”
• Lord Huron  “The Night We Met”
• Radiohead  “Big Sleep”
• Black Pumas  “Colors”

Some favorite female artists in visual arts:

"I absolutely love Dorothea Lange’s photography.  Her work during the depression is some of the best documentary photography there is.  See “Migrant Mother” and it’ll rip your heart out.  also love Georgia O’Keeffe – did a doc about her years ago and was just in love with her story, her passion for her work, her friends (Steiglitz, Ansel Adams, etc).  Would love to have a drink with her."
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