A community for cinematographers — conversations on craft, light, and the industry. Built on the idea that filmmaking is a collaborative practice and the people behind the camera deserve a space to think out loud, in public, about how the work gets made.
Director Mike Pecci joins host David Kruta to dissect the chaos of post-COVID Hollywood, the false promises of AI disruption, and the suffocating gatekeeping of the studio system. Pecci lays bare the existential challenges of trying to create authentic work in an industry gripped by fear, algorithmi
On hiatus while the industry catches its breath. It'll come back someday — the conversations stay until then.
In this episode of the Cinematography Salon podcast, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer answer your questions about the film industry. From building relationships with directors to evolving from low-budget projects to big-budget shoots, learn how to convince potential collaborators of your skills,
In this week’s episode, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer host UK-based cinematographer Olan Collardy. Collardy emphasizes the importance of demystifying the craft and making it accessible. He discusses his self-education journey, DIY approach, and how he transitioned from replicating others' tec
Are you fascinated by how visual effects can transform storytelling? Tune in to this episode featuring two-time Emmy-winning VFX supervisor Andrew Roberts, who has worked on bringing the worlds of Avatar, Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Creator to life. This episode touches on his experience working in virtu
The Salon runs on Patreon support — the group, the writing, the events when we can put them on. If you find a home in the room, joining at any tier helps it stay open and ad-light.
Art salons have been held in Paris since the late 17th century — public exhibitions of artworks where painters, sculptors, and writers met to argue, collaborate, and look closely at each other's work. They were also where innovative artists, excluded by the official academy, organized their own shows around a shared aesthetic or political conviction.
Cinematography Salon is a community in that tradition — a place to talk about the craft of cinematography honestly, with the people doing the work.
