Cinematography Salon

Ava Benjamin Shorr: Mentorship, Career Evolution & Personal Work

Jun 22, 2023

46:52

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

The Importance of Dating a Trans DP

2min

The Relationship Between Documentary and Narrative Work

2min

How to Light a Film

5min

The Importance of Lighting on Set

2min

How to Find Lighting Confidence

3min

How to Use Your Eye to Make a Great Film

4min

The Transition to Shooting Narrative Films

5min

The Importance of Relationships in Film School

3min

10.

How to Light a Forest at Night

5min

11.

The Importance of Channeling Personal Memories

5min

12.

The Importance of Personal Vision

2min

13.

The Role of Mentorship in Filmmaking

3min

14.

Do You Ever Consider Being a Mentor?

3min

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 "Ava and Bianca," her experiences with lighting, and her ambition to transition from documentaries to narrative features. She advocates for the importance of mentorship and describes the impact it had on her career, notably her time in the ASC Vision Mentorship Program with Rachel Morrison. The conversation also extends to art, culture, and the unique blend of comedy, tragedy, and action in the TV show "Barry".

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