In this episode of the Shotlist Podcast, Marshal sits down with world class cinematographer Anka Malatynska, whose journey behind the lens has spanned over 20 years. From her scrappy beginnings shooting whatever she could get her hands on, to working on acclaimed shows like Monsterland, NCIS, and Rescue: Hi-Surf, Anka shares how perseverance, emotional intelligence, and inner work have shaped her career.

They explore the challenges of navigating set politics, how to stay grounded in the chaos of production, and the power of letting go of ego. Anka also opens up about balancing her creative career with motherhood and how prioritizing mental health has been a game-changer in her life.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone in the film industry—or any creative field—looking to grow both professionally and personally.

Episode Highlights

(01:45) The Journey of Becoming a Cinematographer

(14:08) Balancing Inner Work and Professional Growth

(23:30) Adapting to Set Politics and Creative Challenges

(38:48) Financial and Career Advice for Filmmakers

(59:49) Final Thoughts and Mentorship

📖 Check out Anka’s Visual Accelerator Course: visualaccelerator.co/podcast

🔗 CONNECT WITH Anka Malatynska

📸 Instagram | @ankavision

💻 Website | www.ankavision.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸 Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

💻 Website | www.marshalchupa.com

👥 Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

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In this episode, Marshal interviews photographer, filmmaker, and author Sean Tucker, exploring creative blocks, authenticity, and balancing commercial work with personal passion. Sean shares insights on building discipline, staying true to your vision, and finding direction in the creative journey. They discuss practical ways to handle introversion in a career that often requires extroverted skills, as well as strategies for dealing with perfectionism, social media validation, and envy.

Episode Highlights

03:41 Beginnings in Photography

06:22 Transitioning into a Creative Career

09:38 Finding Your Creative Direction

11:22 Balancing Passion with Profession

16:07 Developing Discipline in Creative Practice

25:13 Facing Creative Blocks

29:16 Managing Social Media and Criticism

32:19 Structuring Creative Projects

42:14 Introversion in a Creative Career

54:30 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

🔗 CONNECT WITH SEAN TUCKER

📸Instagram | ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/seantuck⁠⁠

💻Website | ⁠⁠www.seantucker.photography⁠⁠

▶️ YouTube | ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@seantuck ⁠

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸 Instagram | ⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠

💻 Website | ⁠www.marshalchupa.com⁠

👥 Linkedin | ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8⁠

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠

Spotify | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1⁠

RSS | ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss⁠

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If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠

📱 GET IN TOUCH

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In this episode, Marshal chats with filmmaker and entrepreneur Jakob Owens about building a seven-figure brand / business and transforming his career from day-rate gigs to multiple income streams. Jakob shares insights on the importance of a solid business partner, balancing life and work, and creating a thriving creative career. Tune in for his advice on overcoming challenges and tips for aspiring filmmakers.

Episode Highlights

6:26 How Jakob got started in filmmaking

🔗 CONNECT WITH Jakob Owens

📸 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakobowens/

💻 Website | https://tropiccolour.com/

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸 Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800

📱 GET IN TOUCH

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In this episode, Marshal sits down with renowned photographer and author David duChemin to explore the art of productivity and focus. Together, they unpack the importance of identifying your "big rocks"—the essential priorities that drive your creative life—and how to use your calendar as a powerful tool for achieving your dream goals. David also shares insights on navigating distractions and staying on track when life throws inevitable curveballs. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to get more done and stay aligned with their purpose.

Episode Highlights

3:31 Finding Direction

🔗 CONNECT WITH David duChemin

📸 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/davidduchemin/

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸 Instagram | ⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠

📱 GET IN TOUCH

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In this episode, Marshal sits down with Heather Mosher, a seasoned documentary filmmaker who has produced and sold films internationally to major companies like the CBC, Red Bull TV, and Air Canada. Heather delves into her unique experiences, including filming Olympic rock climbers, offering listeners an exclusive peek into her creative process. They explore the critical role of a compelling logline in securing funding and discuss why prioritizing mental health is crucial for filmmakers—so much so that Heather even suggests budgeting for a therapist. With heartfelt vulnerability and a deep passion for her craft, Heather provides invaluable insights on sustaining a long-term career in the industry.

Episode Highlights

2:21 Meet Heather

🔗 CONNECT WITH Heather Mosher

📸 Instagram | www.instagram.com/heathermoshermedia

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸 Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800

📱 GET IN TOUCH

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In this episode, Marshal speaks with Tucker Anderson, Cinematographer and Founder of Element Filters. Tucker shares his journey from humble beginnings in a small ski town to building a successful film career working in Vancouver and L.A. He reveals his unique approach to networking and landing clients, offers tips for building a portfolio from scratch, and how the pandemic and his search for better ND filters inspired him to create his own company, Element Filters.

Episode Highlights

2:11 How Tucker Started

🔗 CONNECT WITH Tucker Anderson

📸 Instagram | www.instagram.com/elementfilters

💻 Website | www.elementfilters.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | ⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠

📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email ⁠[email protected]

In this episode, Marshal interviews filmmaker Ian Coll, who shares his journey to breaking the six-figure mark and the significant changes he made in his lead generation process. Ian discusses his approach to discovery calls, follow-up methods, and client proposal strategies, along with handling price objections by understanding the true reasons behind them. He emphasizes the importance of being a problem solver who genuinely cares about clients' issues to stand out in the creative industry, offering valuable tips and strategies to elevate your sales game.

3:39 Ian's Humble Beginnings

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ian Coll

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800

📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email [email protected]

In this episode, Marshal interviews Bryan Sheffield, an Executive Producer at Wonderful Machine with a successful background in photography. Bryan specializes in guiding photographers, both new and seasoned, through complex pricing situations with clients. They explore valuable tips for creating quotes, common pitfalls in contract writing, and how Bryan and Wonderful Machine can assist photographers with pricing and negotiation on their next project. If you're eager to master the art of pricing and negotiation, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode Highlights:

2:40 Bryan's Story

🔗 CONNECT WITH Bryan Sheffield

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800

📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email [email protected]

In this episode, Marshal speaks with Israel Rivera, a photographer, director, and DOP with a rich career spanning back to the film days of the 70s. We'll explore how his love for photography shaped his life, as well as the highs and lows he experienced on his journey, including the struggles of leaving his conventional life and family business behind.

This episode is packed with valuable insights as Israel shares advice on how to start building good relationships, how to deal with feast-or-famine periods in the industry, and the essential skills photographers need to succeed. Tune in to hear Israel's exciting stories about making a life and living behind the camera for more than 20 years.

Episode Highlights:

3:20 Getting to know Israel

🔗 CONNECT WITH Israel Rivera

📸Instagram | @israelrivera

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800

📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email [email protected]

In this episode of the Shotlist Podcast, we explore the world of Taylor Burk, an Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Photographer who has over a decade of dedicated experience in the Photography Industry. We explore his unique path, from being a blue-collar worker to becoming a professional photographer, and how Instagram played an important role in shaping the career of his dreams, now having a multi-six-figure following.

In the podcast, Taylor also shares how he shifted from using Instagram solely to expanding his services which include Commercial Photography, Directing, and Social Media Promotion, among others. Join us in this conversation with Taylor as he shares his humble and caring advice with the next generation of photographers.

Episode Highlights

2:31 The Beginning of Taylor Burk's Journey

🔗 CONNECT WITH Taylor Burk

📸Instagram | @taylormichaelburk

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠⁠⁠⁠

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠⁠⁠⁠

📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]