Cinematography Salon

Cinematography Salon

Tune in to the Cinematography Salon Podcast every other Thursday for an enlightening journey into the realm of cinematography, hosted by Peter Pascucci and Ava Benjamin Shorr. Drawing inspiration from the rebellious ethos of historic art salons, our show serves as a platform for emerging talents to both showcase their art and challenge the conventional boundaries of our craft. Through our podcast, we connect like-minded filmmakers and catalyze the exchange of resources, ideas, and wisdom in the cinematography community.

  1. Nicholas Lam: How Losing Everything Teaches Us What Really Matters

    14/08/2025

    Nicholas Lam: How Losing Everything Teaches Us What Really Matters

    Against the backdrop of industry upheaval and the rise of AI, Nicholas Lam joins hosts Ava Benjamin Shorr and David Kruta to explore what it means to future-proof creativity. Lam critiques performative diversity initiatives, warns against chasing trends, and makes a case for human, low-fi storytelling as the antidote to algorithmic content. Taking a personal turn, Lam recounts losing his home in the Los Angeles fires of January 2025, and shares how the filmmaking community rallied to support him, reshaping his priorities and reinforcing the importance of showing up for others. That experience reframes his view of work, stripping away the false urgency of the industry and grounding him in relationships over accolades. Nicholas Lam’s Instagram | Website Ava Benjamin Shorr’s Instagram | Website David Kruta’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 27 min
  2. Mike Pecci: Hollywood Always Plays It Safe, So Show Them Something They Can’t Ignore

    17/07/2025

    Mike Pecci: Hollywood Always Plays It Safe, So Show Them Something They Can’t Ignore

    Director Mike Pecci joins host David Kruta to dissect the chaos of post-COVID Hollywood, the false promises of AI disruption, and the suffocating gatekeeping of the studio system. Pecci lays bare the existential challenges of trying to create authentic work in an industry gripped by fear, algorithmic control, and vanishing opportunities. In a world where pitching feels like shouting into a void, Pecci finds power in simply continuing to create, and the filmmakers who will survive are the ones who know how to make something out of nothing—and do it with heart. For him, AI is not the enemy. Mediocrity is. Mike Pecci’s Instagram | Website | Watch 12 Kilometers David Kruta’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 13 min
  3. Jim Geduldick: The Machines Are Here to Take Your Job, But Only if You Let Them

    03/07/2025

    Jim Geduldick: The Machines Are Here to Take Your Job, But Only if You Let Them

    As fears mount over AI’s impact on creative labor, cinematographer and technologist Jim Geduldick joins host David Kruta to dissect the frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence and its encroachment into the film industry. As AI-generated imagery floods social media and marketing departments chase cost-cutting automation, Geduldick challenges the doom-and-gloom narrative with a nuanced, insider perspective—arguing that while jobs may shift, human storytelling will remain irreplaceable. However, decades of tech disruption, from DVX100s to LED volumes, won’t change the fact that great filmmaking has always been—and still is—about the people behind the lens. Jim Geduldick’s Instagram David Kruta’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 27 min
  4. Matt Workman: From Light Meters to Game Engines and the Future of Cinematography

    12/06/2025

    Matt Workman: From Light Meters to Game Engines and the Future of Cinematography

    This week, we’re joined by Matt Workman—filmmaker, developer, and creator of Cine Tracer—for a candid look at the shifting landscape of cinematography. We explore how filmmakers can better communicate, justify resources, and protect their creative choices in a rapidly evolving industry, and why futureproofing your skillset now means knowing both a light meter and a game engine. From the emergence of virtual production to the democratization of 3D previsualization, Workman unpacks how technology like Unreal Engine, once reserved for high-budget productions, is becoming a daily tool for working DPs. Matt Workman’s Instagram | YouTube Peter Pascucci’s Instagram | Website Lauren Guiteras’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 26 min
  5. Rachel Clark, BSC: A Meditation on Innocence, Silence, and the Space Between Words (Special Camerimage Episode)

    22/05/2025

    Rachel Clark, BSC: A Meditation on Innocence, Silence, and the Space Between Words (Special Camerimage Episode)

    Rachel Clark, BSC, brings a poetic realism to the screen, and in this special edition episode recorded at the Camerimage Festival, she reveals how she constructs that visual language. Joining hosts Ava Benjamin Shorr and Lauren Guiteras to reflect on the making of “Edge of Summer”, a lyrical coming-of-age film set in the haunting landscapes of Cornwall. Clark unpacks her immersive handheld approach, the challenge of lighting with only headlamps, and the deeply collaborative relationship with director Lucy Cohen. Their discussion explores the aesthetics of memory, adolescence, and the subtle power of image-making that trusts the viewer’s emotional literacy. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting our efforts on Patreon. Rachel Clark’s Instagram | Website Ava Benjamin Shorr’s Instagram | Website Lauren Guiteras’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Creamsource and Sandisk, with special thanks to Kondor Blue.

    47 min
  6. Bianca Cline: A Cinematographer’s Reckoning With Tragedy, Legacy, and Honoring a Fallen Colleague on the Set of Rust

    01/05/2025

    Bianca Cline: A Cinematographer’s Reckoning With Tragedy, Legacy, and Honoring a Fallen Colleague on the Set of Rust

    What does it mean to carry someone else’s artistic legacy forward? Bianca Cline joins the Cinematography Salon Podcast to share a rare and deeply moving look behind the lens, stepping into the unfinished production of Rust following the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, ASC. Bianca discusses the moral and emotional calculus behind accepting the role, her consultations with Hutchins’ family, and the quiet determination to preserve Halyna’s memory.  A memorial scholarship has been established in Halyna's name at the AFI Conservatory. Donate here it you wish to contribute to the scholarship fund. Bianca Cline’s Instagram | Website Peter Pascucci’s Instagram | Website Ava Benjamin Shorr’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 37 min
  7. Zach Kuperstein: A Cinematographer’s Mission to Make Local 600 Transparent, Democratic, and Member-Led

    10/04/2025

    Zach Kuperstein: A Cinematographer’s Mission to Make Local 600 Transparent, Democratic, and Member-Led

    Joining us this week is Zach Kuperstein, a New York-based cinematographer known for his work on "Barbarian" and his collaboration with Anna Kendrick on her highly anticipated directorial debut, "Woman of the Hour". Zach sits down with host David Kruta to discuss why he’s running for office in Local 600, breaking down contract negotiations, leadership stagnation, and why democratic engagement among union members matters now more than ever. With elections looming, Kuperstein outlines a progressive campaign for union leadership - and why the status quo is no longer sustainable for working camera professionals. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting our efforts on Patreon. Zach Kuperstein’s Instagram | Website CREW’s Instagram | Website David Kruta’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 5 min
  8. Sam Levy: A Well-Rested Mind and The Art of Invisible Cinematography

    03/04/2025

    Sam Levy: A Well-Rested Mind and The Art of Invisible Cinematography

    Sam Levy’s body of work has helped define contemporary American independent cinema. In this episode, Levy pulls back the curtain on his methodical, deeply personal approach to cinematography, revealing how scripts, performances, and even sleep all shape his lens. Levy revisits career-defining moments with Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, and Kelly Reichardt, and speaks on how technical mastery is often best used in service of disappearing. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting our efforts on Patreon. Sam Levy’s Instagram | Website Peter Pascucci’s Instagram | Website Ava Benjamin Shorr’s Instagram | Website This episode is sponsored by Fujifilm, Sandisk and TCP Insurance.

    1 h 32 min
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Tune in to the Cinematography Salon Podcast every other Thursday for an enlightening journey into the realm of cinematography, hosted by Peter Pascucci and Ava Benjamin Shorr. Drawing inspiration from the rebellious ethos of historic art salons, our show serves as a platform for emerging talents to both showcase their art and challenge the conventional boundaries of our craft. Through our podcast, we connect like-minded filmmakers and catalyze the exchange of resources, ideas, and wisdom in the cinematography community.

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  • Creado por
    Cinematography Salon
  • Años en activo
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    46
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © Cinematography Salon
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Cinematography Salon

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