Film Roundtable

This is a team that has worked together on 5 movies (Ad Astra, The Lost City of Z, The Immigrant, Two Lovers, We Own The Night). They discuss their deep trust and process as Director, Producer, and 1st AD as well the bounty that has been learned over 15 years of working together.

In this Roundtable we are thrilled to be talking with this inimitable group; filmmakers Jenn Nkiru, Terence Nance, and conceptual artist Martine Syms, moderated by Tamir Muhammad. The intention behind this expansive discussion is how each of them take their holistic approaches toward their life, their art, and in their wellness. That the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts; in theory or in practice. And also questioning why Black artists have had to "hustle" for so long, and when or if that won't be the case.

Here we join cinematographers Rachel Morrison, Greig Fraser, Natasha Braier on a Roundtable where they discuss work / life balance (or lack thereof) in the current COVID world. How this precious time of being at home with their loved ones has grounded them to what is truly important in their lives.

In this episode we talk about the creative process of selecting locations. The challenges that are often faced before, during, and after shooting. We also get into the newest born challenge, making locations safe in the time of COVID. Join 1st AD/Producer, Doug Torres, as he talks with Mike Fantasia, Wes Hagan, and Ryan Schaetzle, a trio of seasoned Location Managers, and dive deep into these topics.

These four powerhouse cinematographers discuss their rise in the business and the shared as well as different experiences they have had as women.  They talk about bringing more inclusivity in the camera department and how to bring true apprenticeship/mentorship back into the film business.

These three industry veterans discuss the collaborative partnership between director, cinematographer and production designer.  They explore their careers and their life path since working together on the Sundance darling “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints.”

This episode explores the “team” concept of filmmaking. Our guests are Adam Somner (Producer / 1st AD) and Adam Stockhausen (Production Designer) who have collaborated together on three Steven Spielberg projects (Bridge of Spies, Ready Player One, West Side Story). This is a deep dive into the relationship between the Production Designer and the Assistant Director and how they help their Director deliver a vision.

Akin and Chayse spent a past few weeks immersed in the protests of NYC. Traveling the boroughs on bikes allowed them to cover much ground each night as they spent time observing and documenting as well as taking part in this highly awakened movement. 

This talk centers around their experiences, the momentum around this revitalized phase of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the genuine sustainable change they hope to see.

These young Cinematographers discuss their personal journey’s including the challenges they have faced, mentors, and the significance of trust in the director / DP relationship. 

This episode is filled with wonderful imagery of how man works in nature but never tries to alter it. Bradford makes a good point for the young filmmakers who joined into the Webinar to never be afraid of the challenge of working with limited resources to tell your story.