Shot Talks

Craft-focused conversations with leading filmmakers exploring the process and inspiration behind their work.

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Shot Talk – The Singers with Dir. Sam Davis & Production Designer Michelle Patterson

We had the chance to sit down with Sam Davis and Michelle Patterson for an in-depth discussion about their Oscar-winning short film The Singers.

Shot Talk – Avatar: Fire & Ash with VFX Supervisors Richard Baneham & Eric Saindon

From the technical breakthroughs behind the film’s most ambitious CG elements to collaborating with James Cameron on shot composition, Richard and Eric breakdown their work on the latest Avatar installment.

Shot Talk – Wicked: For Good with DP Alice Brooks, ASC

Alice discusses the inspirations behind the film’s most ambitious set pieces as well as her long-standing collaboration with director Jon M. Chu.

Shot Talk – Weapons with Dir. Zach Cregger & Editor Joe Murphy

We caught up with Zach Cregger to discuss his meticulous pre-planning process for Weapons and how he worked with David Fincher and Joe Murphy on the edit of the film.

Shot Talk – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere with Dir. Scott Cooper & Editor Pamela Martin

From working closely with Bruce Springsteen during production, to uncovering emotional truth in the edit, Scott and Pamela breakdown their process in creating this powerful biopic.

Shot Talk – One Battle After Another with DP Michael Bauman & Producer Sara Murphy

Michael and Sara discuss resurrecting the long-dormant VistaVision format as well as working on set without last looks or monitors on the Oscar-winning Best Picture One Battle After Another.

Shot Talk – Sinners with DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC

Lawrence Sher, ASC and Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC discuss the Oscar-winning film Sinners, from the “twinning” process with Michael B. Jordan to the creative strategies behind the film’s remarkable oner.

Shot Talk – Interview with DP Don Burgess, ASC

Learn how Don got his start in Hollywood, what he believes is the key to the success of his partnership with Robert Zemeckis, and the advice he has always carried with him on every set.

Shot Talk – Emilia Pérez with DP Paul Guilhaume, AFC

We discuss how Paul and director Jacques Audiard approached choreography and filming key musical numbers in this award-winning musical.