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A podcast by filmmakers. For the world. Trusted by professionals and loved by film fans around the globe, Cinemapodgrapher is your backstage pass to the stories behind the stories—and the #1 podcast for the people who make them happen. Get to know the people who craft the stories you love. Cinemapodgrapher is the definitive podcast for anyone passionate about the art and craft of filmmaking—shinin... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to earn Steven Spielberg's trust behind the camera and keep it for nearly three decades?

Mitch Dubin SOC has operated 18 films for Spielberg, including Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, Munich, Catch Me If You Can and West Sid... more

What happens when you stop waiting for permission and just make the film?

Writer-director Brynn Chainey joins Josh Calder to unpack the journey behind his debut feature Rabbit Trap, starring Dev Patel. From years spent making short films to finding... more

How do you create something new inside one of the most recognisable worlds in television?

This week, Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO sits down with Emmy nominated cinematographer Gustav Danielsson FSF, whose work spans You the Living, Black Mirror, The Glass... more

What if the most important photographs taken on a film set aren't of the actors, but of the people behind the camera?

This week, Josh Calder sits down with veteran Unit Stills Photographer Jon Platt, whose career has taken him from Second AC and Fo... more

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Recent Guests

Mitch Dubin
SOC, camera operator who worked with Steven Spielberg
Various including Spielberg projects
Episode: Mitch Dubin SOC: Steven Spielberg's A Camera Operator
Bryn Chainey
Writer and Director of Rabbit Trap
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Rabbit Trap and Independent Filmmaking with Writer Director Bryn Chainey
Gustav Danielsson
Cinematographer
Self/Film Industry
Episode: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with Cinematographer Gustav Danielsson FSF
Jon Platt
Unit Stills photographer and author of Observations on Set, A Love Letter to the Crews and Craft Behind the Camera
Observations on Set (book)
Episode: Finding the shot with Unit Stills Photographer John Platt
Pete McCaffrey
Second Unit DP, cinematographer on Mortal Kombat 2 and other projects
Independent/Cinematography
Episode: Mortal Kombat 2 with 2nd Unit DP Peter McCaffrey
Alexei Toliopoulos
comedian, film school graduate, documentary maker
ABC, The Introduction Refused Classification
Episode: Finding Films and Creative Careers with Comedian Alexei Toliopoulus
Stephen F. Windon
Director of Photography with ACS ASC, third-generation filmmaker
Windon family cinematography legacy
Episode: Mortal Kombat 2 with Cinematographer Stephen Windon ACS ASC
Tana Dubbe
Key Grip
Episode: One Battle After Another with Key Grip Tana Dubbe
Johanna Coelho
Cinematographer known as Jojo
The Pitt (HBO)
Episode: The Pitt with Cinematographer Johanna Coehlo

Hosts

Lucas Tomoana
Host of Cinemapodgrapher
Hannah Ariotti
Co-host (intro description in podcast materials)
Josh Calder
Host and interviewer on Cinemapodgrapher

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Some of the best advice for the Australian film industry

    This podcast it’s great for beginners and veterans of the industry

    We can all Learn a thing of two from this podcast

    We are all very thanks for this podcast Lucas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jnrgroves
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great insight

    Awesome podcast with rare insights into the film industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dylpyl13
    Australia3 years ago
  • Advice From a Pro

    Lucas is working industry professional here in Australia. It’s been so valuable listening to his conversations where he shares really practical advice and knowledge from the film industry. Thanks so much for this amazing resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattQuattro
    Australia4 years ago
  • Insightful and extremely practical

    Lucas hosts an amazing show. As a younger freelance crew member myself, I have found this podcast to be super helpful. Lucas cuts the fluff and goes right to the practical information that helps you run a better businesses as a freelance crew member. Grateful for all the work that is put into this show and can’t recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grant Cadwell
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Cinemapodgraphy

    Really love the podcast, it’s great to hear Lucas’s conversations with other professionals from the Queensland film industry. Very informative and entertaining, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crash 2742
    Australia4 years ago

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Mitch Dubin SOC: Steven Spielberg's A Camera Operator
Q: That's what I was going to ask you. Do you prefer actors hitting precise marks with meticulous framing, or do you lean towards giving them freedom to move organically?
I prefer a balance that centers on protecting the performance while maintaining a flexible framework; I aim to support actors with marks when useful but mostly focus on the flow of the scene and the storytelling needs, adjusting as necessary without getting in the way.
Rabbit Trap and Independent Filmmaking with Writer Director Bryn Chainey
Q: How did working with Spectrevision and Elijah Wood influence the project?
Spectrevision and Elijah Wood's involvement provided meaningful support and belief in the project, helping secure key casting and maintaining a belief in the film's distinct, atmospheric approach.
Rabbit Trap and Independent Filmmaking with Writer Director Bryn Chainey
Q: What was it like casting for the pivotal child role and working with Dev Patel as a collaborator?
Casting focused on emotional maturity and ambiguity; Dev Patel joined as a passionate, deeply engaged collaborator who offered thoughtful notes and helped the project gain momentum, contributing strongly to the film's soulful tone.
Rabbit Trap and Independent Filmmaking with Writer Director Bryn Chainey
Q: Where did the idea for Rabbit Trap come from, and how did you design the fairy-tale elements?
It grew from Bryn's long-standing interest in folklore, and he treated the project as a personal exploration of atmosphere and emotion rather than a strict narrative; he drew on past short films and extended Moritz and the Woodwos to connect personal themes with a larger, dreamlike world.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with Cinematographer Gustav Danielsson FSF
Q: How did the look of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms come together with Owen Harris and Ira Parker?
We discussed the look extensively, tested lenses with our colorist Tim Druitt, and agreed on a raw, gritty yet beautiful naturalistic feel that could be achieved largely in-camera, using Irish landscapes and specific lens choices to support that vision.

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1. Mitch Dubin
2. Bryn Chainey
3. Gustav Danielsson
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5. Pete McCaffrey
6. Alexei Toliopoulos
7. Stephen F. Windon
8. Tana Dubbe

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