28 min
13 Brandon Roots, Cinematographer Of King Jack Refilmery Series | Creative Leaders of Films, Brands, and Video
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- TV & Film
What elements of cinematography do you need to create a great film? In today’s episode, we chat with Brandon Roots, the cinematographer of King Jack, to learn about his methods and what he discovered while making the film.
We also discuss:
• Brandon’s ongoing collaboration with the film’s director and writer, Felix Thompson,
• How a DP balances commercial work and feature films,
• How Brandon’s visual arts background influences his film work
King Jack is a drama depicting a life-changing summer weekend of a scrappy fifteen year-old kid. Trapped in a violent feud with a cruel older bully, Jack’s got all the problems he can handle.
So when Jack’s aunt falls ill and his runty younger cousin must stay with him for the weekend, the last thing Jack wants to do is look after him.
King Jack is a tough and tender coming of age story about friendship and finding happiness in rough surroundings.
CAST
Charlie Plummer ... Jack
Cory Nichols … Ben
Christian Madsen … Tom
Danny Flaherty … Shane
Erin Davie … Karen
Chloe Levine … Holly
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The Refilmery Series takes you behind the scenes to discover the process and strategies that filmmakers and creative people employ in their work.
The show is recorded at our live event in New York at WeWork SoHo West – the perfect venue to meet fellow creatives and movie buffs.
Join us in person and you’ll receive complimentary beer and popcorn and get to see the film on the big screen. The intimate venue means you’ll actually get to meet the filmmaker.
Register for our free community mailing list at http://Refilmery.com/join and we will keep you up to date!
If you enjoyed today’s show, you can help spread the word by sharing it with a friend. Get them to subscribe in iTunes or Google Play by searching “Refilmery Series”.
Today’s show was produced by the Refilmery Team - a shoutout to Francesca Rimi, Lauren Sagnella, Thi Ho, Yinnan Shen, Gabrielle Chang and Paul Doust. Produced by Refilmery.com; curated and hosted by David Joshua Ford.
What elements of cinematography do you need to create a great film? In today’s episode, we chat with Brandon Roots, the cinematographer of King Jack, to learn about his methods and what he discovered while making the film.
We also discuss:
• Brandon’s ongoing collaboration with the film’s director and writer, Felix Thompson,
• How a DP balances commercial work and feature films,
• How Brandon’s visual arts background influences his film work
King Jack is a drama depicting a life-changing summer weekend of a scrappy fifteen year-old kid. Trapped in a violent feud with a cruel older bully, Jack’s got all the problems he can handle.
So when Jack’s aunt falls ill and his runty younger cousin must stay with him for the weekend, the last thing Jack wants to do is look after him.
King Jack is a tough and tender coming of age story about friendship and finding happiness in rough surroundings.
CAST
Charlie Plummer ... Jack
Cory Nichols … Ben
Christian Madsen … Tom
Danny Flaherty … Shane
Erin Davie … Karen
Chloe Levine … Holly
* * *
The Refilmery Series takes you behind the scenes to discover the process and strategies that filmmakers and creative people employ in their work.
The show is recorded at our live event in New York at WeWork SoHo West – the perfect venue to meet fellow creatives and movie buffs.
Join us in person and you’ll receive complimentary beer and popcorn and get to see the film on the big screen. The intimate venue means you’ll actually get to meet the filmmaker.
Register for our free community mailing list at http://Refilmery.com/join and we will keep you up to date!
If you enjoyed today’s show, you can help spread the word by sharing it with a friend. Get them to subscribe in iTunes or Google Play by searching “Refilmery Series”.
Today’s show was produced by the Refilmery Team - a shoutout to Francesca Rimi, Lauren Sagnella, Thi Ho, Yinnan Shen, Gabrielle Chang and Paul Doust. Produced by Refilmery.com; curated and hosted by David Joshua Ford.
28 min