The Making Of

“Mayday” Directors John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein on Making the Apple TV Film

In this episode of The Making Of, we’re joined by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the writer-director team behind Vacation, Game Night, and Dungeons & Dragons:

Carlson Young on Directing “The Last Sunrise” for Amazon MGM Studios

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Carlson Young to discuss her latest feature, The Last Sunrise, and her evolution from actor to director. Carlson reflects on h

PBS KIDS’ Sara DeWitt on Back-to-School Programming, Navigating Funding Challenges & More

In this episode, we welcome Sara DeWitt, SVP & GM of PBS KIDS and Education, for a wide-ranging conversation about her background and career, her leadership role at PBS K

“LION” Cinematographer Sophie Darlington ASC on Crafting the Disney+ and National Geographic Documentary

In this episode, we welcome Sophie Darlington ASC, an award-winning cinematographer whose remarkable career has taken her around the world capturing wildlife and the natu

How 3 Indie Filmmakers Made an $8,000 Horror Feature—and Got Distribution

In this episode, we welcome co-directors Christian Hurley and Ben Oliphint, and producer Matt Wassong—the filmmakers behind the horror feature A Most Atrocious Thing, mad

“Widow’s Bay” Cinematographer, Editor & Sound Mixer on Crafting the Hit Apple TV Series

In this episode, we welcome the creative team behind the 19-time Emmy-nominated Apple TV series Widow’s Bay—cinematographer Christian Sprenger ASC, editor Isaac Hagy ACE,

"Other Mommy" Cinematographer Lowell A. Meyer on Making the Horror Film, Crafting "Tuner," & More

In this episode, we welcome Lowell A. Meyer, cinematographer of Other Mommy, Tuner, Knock at the Cabin, Thunder Road, and the Apple TV+ series Servant. In our conversatio

Natasha Braier ASC, ADF on Crafting "I Love Boosters," DeepLight Community, & More

In this episode, we welcome Natasha Braier ASC, ADF, the cinematographer behind acclaimed films such as She Said, Honey Boy, The Neon Demon, Gloria Bell, and I Love Boost

"Dark" Cinematographer Nik Summerer ASC on Crafting "Color Book" in Black & White

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Nik Summerer ASC, best known for his work on the critically acclaimed series Dark, as well as 1899 and the feature film Color

Filmmaker Connie He + Google DeepMind's Márcia Mayer on Making the Tribeca Festival Animated Short Film

In this episode, we welcome director Connie He and Google DeepMind’s Márcia Mayer to discuss the making of Dear Upstairs Neighbors, which premiered at the Tribeca Festiva

"Hammerhead Sharks Up Close" Cinematographer Jeff Hester on Capturing Sharks Underwater for Nat Geo

In this episode, we welcome award-winning cinematographer Jeff Hester, whose work includes documentaries such as Postcard from Earth, Our Planet, Dolphins Up Close with B

"Cape Fear" Cinematographer Eben Bolter ASC, BSC on Crafting the Series for Apple TV

In this episode, we welcome Eben Bolter ASC, BSC, cinematographer of the new Apple TV series Cape Fear. Eben has also lensed acclaimed projects including The Life of Chuc

"Michael" Colorist & Company 3 Founder Stefan Sonnenfeld on Grading the Record-Breaking Biopic

In this episode of The Making Of, we welcome legendary colorist and Company 3 founder/CEO Stefan Sonnenfeld. Stefan shares his journey into color grading, the evolution o

"Backrooms" Cinematographer, VFX Supervisor, Editor & Production Sound Mixer on Making the Indie Box Office Hit

In this episode, we welcome the Backrooms production team— Cinematographer Jeremy Cox, VFX Supervisor Edward J. Douglas, Editor Greg Ng, and Production Sound Mixer Jan He

"Pressure" Cinematographer Jamie Ramsay BSC, SASC on Crafting the WWII Period Film

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Jamie Ramsay BSC, SASC, whose latest work can be seen in the WWII thriller Pressure, now playing in theaters. Jamie's credits

"The Blair Witch Project" Director Daniel Myrick on Creating the Legendary Horror Film

In this episode, we welcome Daniel Myrick, co-director of The Blair Witch Project, one of the most influential independent films of all time. Released in 1999, the ground

FYC: "Love Story" Cinematographer Pepe Avila del Pino on Crafting the JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Limited Series

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Pepe Avila del Pino. Pepe has shot projects including Ozark, House of the Dragon, and The Deuce, along with films such as The

"Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War" Director Andrew Bernstein on Helming the Franchise

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-nominated director Andrew Bernstein. Known for his work on acclaimed series including Mad Men, Ozark, The Americans, The Diplomat, and Fe

"Normal" Cinematographer Armando Salas ASC on Crafting the Film, Working on "Ozark," & More

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Armando Salas, ASC. Armando has shot acclaimed projects including Ozark, Griselda, Cocaine Cowboys, The Terminal List, Mr. Mer

"The Mummy" Director Lee Cronin on Writing and Directing the Horror Film

In this episode, we welcome Lee Cronin. Lee is the writer and director of The Mummy, which follows his breakout work on The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise. In our