We got to sit down with Lakota Ruby-Eck, a resident of Albany, NY, and working DP and cinematographer. He's worked hard to make a name for himself, started his own production company in recent years, and he shed some light on his role on set, and what kind of creative input a DP can have on any given project.

After the interview, Madison and Tristan wrap up their Hot Monkey Boy Summer series by talking about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

This is one you won't want to miss!

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Links for Lakota Ruby-Eck:

- https://www.lakotarubyeck.com/credits

- Vimeo

- Instagram

- Facebook | Tomb Pictures

- IMDB

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Video and Sites We Discussed:

- Too Many Cooks (YouTube)

- SHOTDECK

- 518 Film Network

- Earworm (2024) on IMDB

- Earworm – Watch on Prime

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Lakota Ruby-Eck Bio:

An adaptable and flexible cinematographer and camera operator based out of New York, Lakota specializes in horror, thrillers, and subversive work. His feature work currently comprises of Kyle Kleege’s Earworm (Dirty Sweater Productions), Lori Bailey’s Switchback (Tandem Cage Productions), Dan Vantresca’s The Taste of You and as 2nd Unit DOP on Micah Khan’s The Zombie Wedding (Weekly World News Studios) and Lee Cipolla’s Rally Caps (Crystal Rock Entertainment).

Other work he’s been involved with is a long list of music videos for many New York based act’s such as the indie rock band Nada Y Nada, and the turkish rap duo Mobbeatz X XRat among other artists.

In 2021 he started his production company Tomb Pictures, which focuses on narratives both short and feature length, music videos, documentaries, and commercial work. With years of on set experience and a wide ranging knowledge of equipment and skills at his disposal, he can help you create whatever look and feel you’d like your project to have.

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