In this episode, I am joined by DP Justyn Moro, whose cinematography career has included collaborations with artists like Jared Leto, Tom Delonge and countless others - and most recently has been shooting features and television at Tyler Perry Studios.
Justyn shares the full scope of his creative journey—how he got started shooting music videos, learning cinematography on the road with Jared Leto, and making the leap into narrative storytelling on projects like
Monsters of California and
Beauty in Black.
Topics covered include:
- Breaking into the film industry with zero connections
- Shooting documentary and music video content with Jared Leto across the globe
- Lessons from working on Monsters of California with Tom DeLonge
- Transitioning from music videos to narrative film & television
- Justyn’s approach to prep, lighting, and working fast on set
- Creative collaboration with directors and building a strong crew dynamic
- Why a clear vision and openness to collaboration make the best directors
Links from the show:
Justyn Moro – WebsiteSign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking insight each Sunday