The Gstaad Guy sits down with Stefan Sonnenfeld, legendary colourist and founder of Company 3, to explore the discipline, drive, and vision behind some of the most iconic visuals in modern entertainment. Known for his pioneering work with Apple and countless cultural touchpoints across film, fashion, and advertising, Stefan unpacks what it means to shape stories through colour.
From policing piracy in the early days to becoming a creative "sheriff" in his own right, the conversation dives into the grit behind his journey, working tirelessly, creating opportunities where there were none, and staying ahead through health, wellness, and biohacking. A rare glimpse into the life and mind of someone whoโs not just colouring film, but culture itself.
Filmed at Nobel LAโs St. Ives property.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro โจ
(02:39) Police Officer ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
(08:58) Giving Back ๐ค๐ป
(10:05) Why colour grading? ๐จ๐ค
(12:59) Discovering Colouring ๐๐จ
(17:24) How colour affects films ๐ฌ๐
(18:03) What is colour? ๐โ
(22:17) Manipulating feature films ๐๏ธ ๐ ๏ธ
(26:20) Working with Apple ๐๐ป๐ผ
(26:48) Steve Jobsโ attention to detail ๐ ๐
(33:27) Balancing life โ๏ธ๐ง
(34:02) Greatness requires sacrifice ๐ฅ๐ฅ
(39:14) No room for complacency ๐ซ๐
(39:36) Lessons passed down ๐๐จโ๐ซ
(42:00) A creative leader ๐จ๐
(47:35) Optimisation โ๏ธ๐
(48:49) AI obliterates mediocrity ๐ค๐ฅ
(50:48) Timing โฑ๏ธ ๐ฏ
(54:58) Health & Biohacking ๐งฌ๐ฅ
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