Episode #026 - Adrian Peng Correia: The Humbling Journey of a Cinematographer

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The Session: 2020 DC Shorts International Film Festival

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Today’s guest has a résumé that includes being behind the camera for shows like GLOW, Ramy, and Love Life. However, it’s his humble beginnings in the industry, as well as his drive to tell the best stories, which have led him to where he is today. In this episode, we talk with cinematographer Adrian Peng Correia about how his career in the business, what he’s learned through it, and one of the toughest times on-set emotionally. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Talking Points

-Adrian working on his first million-dollar feature and the emotional first night he endured

-The moment when he knew he made it in filmmaking

-Humility and why everyone should be a PA at least once in their career

-Finding crew you want to work with

-How a dinner conversation and strong relationships led to DP-ing a major Netflix series

-Skill development and acquiring talents

-Getting to the “next level” and staying competitive

-Director/DP Relationship

-Working with no more than a two-camera setup

-Differences of looks between shows he’s worked on

-Future projects

-Technical DP info

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IG: adrianpengcorreia

Link: adrianpengcorreia.com

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