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The Team Deakins podcast is an ongoing conversation between acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, his collaborator, about cinematography, the film business and whatever other questions are submitted. We start with a specific question and end....who knows where! We are joined by guests periodically. Followup questions can be posted in the forums at www.rogerdeakins.com.

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 196 Drew Kunin - Production Sound Mixer

In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with production sound mixer Drew Kunin (DISCLOSURE DAY; HER; CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON). Throughout the episode, Drew helps us und... more

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 195 Jafar Panahi - Director

In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with director Jafar Panahi (IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, NO BEARS, THE WHITE BALLOON). Growing up amidst poverty in Tehran, Jafar's love for cinema beg... more

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 194 Buddy Squires - Cinematographer

In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with cinematographer Buddy Squires (THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, BEYOND THE BEACH: THE HELL AND THE HOPE, BASEBALL). Buddy has worked on countl... more

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 193 Lydia Dean Pilcher - Producer / Director

In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with producer and director Lydia Dean Pilcher (A CALL TO SPY, QUEEN OF KATWE, THE DARJEELING LIMITED). From producing plays in her... more

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Buddy Squires
Episode: BUDDY SQUIRES - Cinematographer
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Producer and director with credits including A Call To Spy, Radium Girls, The Darjeeling Limited
Episode: LYDIA DEAN PILCHER - Producer / Director
Chris Carroll
Assistant Director with credits including The Mastermind, Bo Is Afraid, and Night Moves
Episode: CHRIS CARROLL - Assistant Director
Diana Burton
Property master with credits including West Side Story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Girl on the Train
Location/Film Industry
Episode: DIANA BURTON - Prop Master
Nick Kazan
Writer of Reversal of Fortune, Matilda, Fallen, Bicentennial Man
Screenwriter
Episode: NICK KAZAN - Writer
Titus Welliver
Actor with credits including Bosch, Abraham's Boys, Lost, and Deadwood
Episode: TITUS WELLIVER - Actor
Steve Ramsey
Gaffer with credits including Joker, West Side Story, Leave the World Behind
Film industry – Gaffer
Episode: STEVE RAMSEY - Gaffer
John Hillcoat
Director of The Proposition, The Road, George & Tammy
Director
Episode: JOHN HILLCOAT - Director
Peter Bradshaw
Chief film critic at The Guardian; contributing editor at Esquire Magazine
The Guardian; Esquire
Episode: PETER BRADSHAW - Film Critic

Hosts

Roger Deakins
Renowned cinematographer and co-host; long-time collaborator with James Deakins; frequent guest/host in deep-dive conversations about cinematography and filmmaking craft.
James Deakins
Co-host; frequent collaborator with Roger Deakins; participates in technical and craft-focused discussions surrounding cinematography and filmmaking processes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Amazing for filmmakers

    I absolutely love this podcast. I’ve been working in film since 2020 and had gone from BG to directing award winning films and always wanting to learn perspectives of each crew member and this gives you an intimate, in depth peekaboo at every department of film and what it takes to make a film but it also shows how different each person’s journey has been showing that anyone with a true love and passion can make it. It’s been incredibly inspiring for me.

    Thank you so much and please keep doing w... more

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    5
    mattrisefors
    Canadaa month ago
  • The Real Deal

    In a world where authenticity is in short supply, Roger is a breath of fresh air. I hope i have the great pleasure to work with him one day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MayaWAM
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Filmmakers, lose your Ego!

    Channel your inner “Egoyan!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottSent
    United States7 months ago
  • Cinematographer

    It’s a real pleasure to listen and understand this masterclass. About lighting by a humble and grandmaster like Roger Deakins.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dacarudy
    France8 months ago
  • perfect!

    Roger deakins!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oi jf x m h f
    Chinaa year ago

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Guests open up with masterclass-level insights into filmmaking that are incredibly actionable.
The host delivers authentic, insightful questions and deep industry knowledge.

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CHRIS CARROLL - Assistant Director
Q: How do you approach starting a schedule when you don't have all locations nailed down yet?
You start early, read the script, build a baseline in Movie Magic, create scene strips, and then organize by location and day/night, adjusting as you lock in cast and locations to fit the budget.
LYDIA DEAN PILCHER - Producer / Director
Q: Can you explain the international financing model you used on Mississippi Masala and later projects, and why it was important for your work with Mira Nair?
International financing allows films to be funded through partnerships across borders, with pre-sales and equity from various regions, enabling creative control and diverse storytelling that might not fit traditional studio funding; this approach opened doors to more daring, globally resonant projects.
LYDIA DEAN PILCHER - Producer / Director
Q: How did you navigate moving from production management to producing, and what differences did you observe between the two roles?
Production management is highly technical and deal-focused, handling scheduling and budgets, while producing is broader, involving creative collaboration, financing, and shepherding a project from concept through release; successful producers often blend both skill sets and understand the needs of every department.
NICK KAZAN - Writer
Q: So how do you approach adapting real people and events in films like Patty Hearst or Reversal of Fortune?
He discusses the balance between factual basis and dramatic interpretation, noting how input from real figures can shape but not dictate the final portrayal, and recounts working with Dershowitz on Reversal of Fortune to add human flaws.
NICK KAZAN - Writer
Q: What makes a good writer?
Nick replies that obsession and total concentration define a good writer, along with a relentless drive to pursue stories that inspire him, even if they aren't always commercially successful.

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A thoughtful, craft-focused interview show centered on cinematography, the film business, and the craft subjects submitted by listeners. It features in-depth conversations with renowned filmmakers and industry professionals, ranging from directors and production designers to composers and journalists, with a recurring emphasis on process, collaboration, and storytelling through visual language. Notable strengths include long-form, technical inquiries that peel back the layers of decision-making on set, a welcoming host dynamic, and high-caliber guests spanning international cinema. The show often surfaces practical insights for binge-worthy listening, making it useful for aspiring filmmakers, students, and industry peers seeking actionable ... more

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Recent guests on Team Deakins include:

1. Buddy Squires
2. Lydia Dean Pilcher
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4. Diana Burton
5. Nick Kazan
6. Titus Welliver
7. Steve Ramsey
8. John Hillcoat

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