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 stress
• Steps to take to become a cinematographer
• Doing your best rather than trying to be “the best”
• Giving yourself permission to fail
• Caring about what you’re working on and who you’re working with
• How cinematography is more than making a beautiful image
• Finding fulfillment outside of the job
• The 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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