Step behind the camera and into the heart of one of the most captivating visual storytellers of our time — Sarah Thomas Moffat, an award-winning cinematographer and visual artist whose lens captures both light and emotion in perfect harmony. In this deeply personal and introspective interview, Sarah opens up about her creative evolution, the art of translating human experience into moving imagery, and the emotional truth behind her cinematic vision. From the early inspirations that shaped her passion for storytelling to the challenges and triumphs of building a career in film, this episode explores the raw, reflective journey of a woman defining her craft and her purpose through the power of visual language. Whether you’re a filmmaker, creative soul, or lover of art and authenticity, this conversation reveals what it truly means to see the world through an artist’s eyes.

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Sarah Thomas Moffat is a cinematographer whose work has spanned across all genres from docs, factual and commercial with a focus now on scripted. Her productions have aired worldwide, including on CBC, History Channel, CTV, Hulu and Netflix. Sarah was the first woman to run as a Racer-Cam Operator on the Canadian reality competition show Amazing Race Canada. She has won multiple awards across genres including film festival awards for Best Cinematography. along with three CSC nominations.  Sarah’s parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada shortly before Sarah was born in Toronto. As a child she developed an interest in still photography through artistic parents which led to Sarah studying Film, Radio, TV Broadcasting at Centennial College, Ontario. She describes herself, at that time, as focused and determined when she realized that this was her calling and she could make a career as a cinematographer. Sarah is a dual citizen of Canada and the UK. She is a member of IATSE, a CSC Associate Member, an ASC Vision Mentee Alumni, and Illuminatrix DOP based in London. 
 
Sarah’s links:
Website: https://sarahthomasmoffat.com/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3511986/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sthomasmoffat @sthomasmoffatt

 
Some of Sarah’s favorite female artists:
Mandy Walker
Eva DuVernay 

Sarah’s playlist:

• Akal by White Sun
• Na Laethe Bhí - Clannad 
• Flower of Scotland - All Drum and Pipe bands
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• Good Energy - Yung Wylin'
• Let Your Backbone Slide - Maestro Fresh-Wes
• River - Joni Mitchell
• In The Morning - Nina Simone
• Smokestack Lightnin' - Howlin' Wolf
• Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
• Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
• Sara - Fleetwood Mac
• Vissi D'arte - Maria Callas
• Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club
• Nho Antone Escaderode - Cesária Evor
• Prelude Op.28 N0.4 in E Minor - Chopin

First aired: January 14, 2025
 
Host: Chris Stafford

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