Ep47: DPs & Operators Virtual Roundtable: Ilana Garrard, Austin J Philips, Diana Olifirova, Aaron Adrian Rogers

This time we are trying a new format! In this virtual roundtable, two operators and two cinematographers discuss the role of the operator and the collaboration between operators, cinematographers and directors. Our guests are operators Ilana Garrard ACO, Assoc BSC and Austin J Philips Assoc ACO and cinematographers Diana Olifirova and Aaron Adrian Rogers. 

More about our guests:

Ilana Garrard is an experienced operator working primarily as A camera / steadicam in features as well as TV. She is a frequent collaborator with Rina Yang BSC and Chris Ross BSC. 

http://www.ilanagarrard.com/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6047882/

Austin J Philips is an operator working primarily as B camera / steadicam in TV and features. Recent credits include Malpractice Season 2 with fellow episode guest DP Aaron Adrian Rogers.

https://www.austinsteadi.com/

Aaron Adrian Rogers started off operating and doing second unit on such shows as Avenue 5, House of the Dragon and The Gentlemen and he’s now a first unit DP. Check out his episode (Ep42) if you want to hear more about his journey through 2nd unit.

https://www.aaronrogersdop.com/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5507980/

Selected as part of BAFTA Breakthrough 2022, Diana Olifirova is a cinematographer and early guest of the podcast (Ep4!). Her TV drama credits include Bridgerton, Heartstopper and We are Lady Parts. 

https://www.dianaolifirova.com/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6260389/

Get in touch to let us know if you liked this new format and whether you want to hear more of these virtual roundtables!

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