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.
We’re back for the second season of the Cinematography Salon podcast, and we are thrilled to welcome our new co-host Ava Benjamin Shorr alongside returning host Peter Pascucci. Kicking off this season is a deep dive into the filmmaking process of "The Creator", with special guest, cinemato
On hiatus while the industry catches its breath. It'll come back someday — the conversations stay until then.
As the new year begins, hosts Peter Pascucci and Ava Benjamin Shorr welcome guests Oren Soffer, former co-host of the podcast, and David Kruta, founder of Cinematography Salon. In 2023, the Salon expanded its reach, successfully hosted gatherings on both coasts, with holiday parties, panels, master
In this week’s episode of the Cinematography Salon podcast, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer interview innovative cinematographer Ava Benjamin Shorr. Known for her exemplary work on "Equal," "Gussie," and "Sisters," Shorr opens up about her personal project "Av
Inspired by the rebellious spirit of the art salons of the past, Cinematography Salon seeks to provide a platform for emerging talent in the field of cinematography to showcase their work and push the boundaries of the craft. By connecting filmmakers with each other and providing a space to exchange
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.
