Friends With Benefits

Join us as we cut through the noise with R&B music producer turned sound designer extraordinaire, Trevor Gates. We dive into the evolution of sound, repeated collaborations with Hiro Murai, and how sometimes silence really is golden. 

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We take it back with cinematographer Mauro Fiore, ASC, and reminisce about $5 lunches, impromptu jams, and late nights on Hollywood Boulevard. Discover how he went from a 7-year-old Italian immigrant with big dreams to the bright lights of Los Angeles, Oscar in hand.

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Gabriella A. Moses is no stranger to navigating the ebbs and flows of telling meaningful stories. She gives us a first-hand look at her world of amplifying underrepresented voices and remaining true to her roots. 

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Come along with us as we learn all about filmmaker Cecilia Delgado and her journey thus far. She dishes about her editorial workflow and shares some tips on creating art.

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Take a front-row seat as we catch up with the illustrious, Larry Fong, ASC. He serves up his thoughts on taking chances, making movie magic, and thriving when the chips are down.

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From editing culinary chaos to an out-of-this-world rom-com, Joanna Nuagle, ACE knows a thing or two about post-production. She answers all our burning questions about cooking up authenticity on the timeline, going the extra mile, and navigating the ebbs and flows of daily life as an editor. 

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Step into the world of the wonderfully perceptive, Chayse Irvin, as we explore prioritizing art and spontaneity on set. We get an unfiltered look into what goes into a thorough prep and how sometimes, good things really do happen to those who wait. 

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Take a deep dive into the business of cinematography with the forever adventure-seeking Joe Simon. We get the inside track to scoring those Texas-sized budget commercials and learn a thing or two about the mysteries of rates.

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Hustle porn, egos and one man bands, oh my! Jon Connor confesses the struggles we’ve all felt along with some other truths from the wonderful wizarding world of freelance.

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