Tea Time - Fullisick Filmmaking Podcast

E06: Tavis Pinnington - Cinematography in Melbourne’s Landscape [Part Two]


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Today we have the second half of the podcast with Melbourne-based cinematographer Tavis Pinnington. In this part of the episode we talk about Westgate, the process, scheduling, and film festivals of the film, as well as Tavis’ other narrative works that he has completed recently. We delve into the importance of creating genuine ongoing relationships with other filmmakers, advice for cinematographers, and much more. 


Scheduling of Westgate 

  • Opportunities films can lead to
  • Screening your films in cinema
  • Being perceived in the industry
  • Goal setting 
  • Growing with films 
  • Life experience turning into your art
  • Vulnerability in films 
  • The worth of films - and how people perceive your work
  • Letterboxd reviews and peer feedback 
  • Shooting ‘Boys Club’
  • Visual style and colour choices
  • How different films can open up to different experiences
  • Shooting with an intimacy coordinator 
  • Danaë’s producing style- how generosity and kindness creates the best sets
  • La Petite Mort
  • Ongoing working relationships and the benefits
  • American Society of Cinematographers Mentorship
    • Advice for cinematographers


    Mentioned: 

    Westgate

    Adrian Ortega

    Letterboxd 

    Marty Supreme 

    Boys Club

    Danaë Grieef

    Marissa Faith Benson

    Daniela Fink

    Daniel Agar

    Victor Tikhanov

    Liam Mollica

    Mary Gavriilidou

    Dimas Sujono

    Indi Sandwell

    Data Creep

    Christopher Nolan


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