The Wandering DP Podcast

Patrick O'Sullivan - Cinematographer, Director of Photography, & Leica M Enthusiast
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  1. Jun 17

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 – Life Off Set w/ Devin Mann (Founder of Iconic) & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 - Life Off Set with Devin Mann & Jon Bregel The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another episode. This time Jon sits down with Devin Mann, founder of Iconic Talent Agency, who has spent decades representing cinematographers, production designers and creative talent across film, television, commercials and music videos. The conversation skips the success story and goes straight to what it actually costs to keep going in this business: resilience, loss, burnout, and the financial reality of freelance life. Lots of honest takeaways from this one. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Life Off Set is hosted by Jon Bregel, a filmmaker, coach, and the founder of Nourish. The series explores the habits, relationships, mindset shifts and personal work that make long-term filmmaking careers possible. If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below. Free email course, the Filmmakers Wellness Roadmap: thenourish.community Filmmaker Reset Circle and free 15-minute alignment call: members.thenourish.community Email: jon@nourish.art Featured Guest – Devin Mann Website: Iconic Instagram: @iconictalentagency The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 – Life Off Set w/ Devin Mann (Founder of Iconic) & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  2. Mar 11

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 – Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 - Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another great episode.  This time Jon sits down with the cinematographer duo Persona and Khalid Mohtaseb. The episode centers around the idea of building a creative life as a team and the positive and negative trade offs that come with working as a partnership.  Lots of great takeaways from this conversation. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Persona Website: Persona Instagram: @___persona._ The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 – Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  3. Jan 21

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 – Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 - Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel In this episode of the Wandering DP podcast, host Jon Bregel engages in a deep conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema about the often overlooked aspects of filmmaking, including networking, personal wellness, and the importance of maintaining a balanced life while pursuing a creative career.  They discuss the significance of building genuine relationships in the industry, the challenges of managing travel and fitness, and the necessity of setting boundaries to protect one’s mental health. Chema shares his journey into filmmaking, the impact of travel on creativity, and strategies for overcoming self-doubt and comparison in a competitive field. Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Jon Chema Website: Jon Chema Instagram: @jchema The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 – Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  4. 12/16/2025

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel In this Life Offset episode, John Bregel sits down with cinematographer Jared Levy for a wide-ranging conversation about what actually shapes a cinematographer’s creative voice and most of it happens away from set. Jared breaks down the DP’s role into three pillars: image-making, managerial, and political. While technical skill is table stakes at a certain level, he argues that the real differentiator is everything you bring from your lived experience. You can’t recreate emotion on screen if you haven’t felt the full depth of those emotions yourself. The conversation covers the tension between chasing what’s visually trendy versus creating from genuine self-exploration, why the best director-DP relationships are rooted in something closer to love than professional convenience, and how to actually listen to that quiet inner voice on set that’s telling you something isn’t right. Jared also gets into the practical reality of saying no to work, compartmentalizing commercial jobs versus narrative passion projects, and why incremental success built on long-term relationships matters more than chasing any single career-changing opportunity. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Jared Levy Website: Jared Levy Instagram: @jared_levy The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  5. 11/04/2025

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 – Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 - Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield and Jon Bregel In this episode, cinematographer Peter Hadfield sits down with Jon Bregel for an honest conversation about what it means to build a sustainable creative life in film. It’s less about the gear and more about the human behind the lens: the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness required to last in an industry that rarely slows down. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Peter Hadfield Website: Peter Hadfield Instagram: @peter_hadfield The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 – Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  6. 09/17/2025

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #501 – Life Off Set w/ Zak Mulligan & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #501 - Life Off Set w/ Zak Mulligan & Jon Bregel We are back again for Episode #5001 of the podcast and Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the “Life Off Set” series. This time he was joined by cinematographer Zak Mulligan who recently shot Happy Gilmore 2. The conversation centers around cinematography and career arcs but also touches on Life Off Set as these episodes always do.  Hearing Zak’s unique journey and his thoughts on his future in the film business was a real treat and I am sure many out there will enjoy all of the topics they managed to fit into this episode. Be sure to give Zak a follow and reach out to Jon if you like these episodes and are interested in working with him or journey the Nourish Community for more conversations just like this. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Zak Mulligan Website: Zak Mulligan Instagram: @zakmulligan The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #501 – Life Off Set w/ Zak Mulligan & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  7. 08/19/2025

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500 We did it!!! 500 episodes of the podcast.   It might not be a big deal to many of you but for me this is a huge milestone.  I never thought I would do 10 episodes.  It is wild to think about but this is a project that is bigger than almost anything else I have been a part of in my career. So many hours of conversations with fantastic DPs from all over the world working on all sorts of projects. It has been a lot of fun over the years and we have had some great guests on along the way.  So many cinematographers came on and shared their tips and secrets.  I tried to steal as much as I could and I hope  you did as well. Hearing from listeners all around the world over the years on the value they have found in the episodes has been a real treat and I am glad the show managed to find such an appreciative audience. A special thanks to all of the Patreon supporters who have made it possible to work on this week in and week out for over a decade.   Everything that I wanted to accomplish in filmmaking when I started this show I somehow managed to achieve in and a large piece that made it all possible was the knowledge picked up in these conversations.  If I can have a career there is no doubt you listening can also make it happen.  Enjoy! Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training – 2025 OPEN THe chance to grab a spot inside the Advanced Cinematography course entitled On Set Training in now open for 2025. Course Link –  Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training The enrolment window will remain open for the next 7 days only. This course will not open again for another 12 months.   The Advanced Cinematography Courses are not meant as introductory classes.  This course is designed for someone who as the name suggests is not a beginner. If you want to be come a professional cinematographer and are already doing paid client work and you want to know what a commercial DP does on a job from start to finish than this course is for you. It  is a comprehensive look at everything a commercial cinematographer has to do throughout a typical production cycle. We start at the pre-production meetings where I walk through what I look for, signs that things are going well or not, I lay out what I like to have done at what time in the process to make sure I am on top of everything from storyboards to finding crew, and then finally we make our way on to the virtual set to light and shoot the entire ad. I am super proud of the content in this course and there is not another resource like this available.  It is more valuable then sitting next to me on an actual job and observing all the steps and tasks because I can actually take my time and explain every little decision. Once you understand why the decisions are being made then you can start to shape your own approach. If you are making the jump to larger sets or larger projects and you want to know what is expected and at the same time learn the prescription for being able to effectively wield the tool of the Framework then this course is not to be missed. If you want to learn more about the course check it out here: Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500 appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

  8. 08/12/2025

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 – The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 - The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC) On this week’s podcast we re-visit our final interview episode from the first 500 episodes of the podcast and we sit down with Florian Hoffmeister BSC as he talks us through his work on the series Pachinko. I loved the look that Florian was able to produce on the series and that is why we had him on.  He walks us through all the ins and outs and explains how something so large gets put together over months of planning and working together with the production team. Next week we are back for a special episode #500 so be sure to tune in and check it out. Enjoy! Featured Guest – Cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister BSC Website: Florian Hoffmeister BSC Instagram: @florian.hoffmeister The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 – The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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  • Creator
    Patrick O'Sullivan - Cinematographer, Director of Photography, & Leica M Enthusiast
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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