“Chaperone” DP Jordan T. Parrott

This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jordan T. Parrott about the Sundance short “Chaperone.” The short film follows an unnamed figure who picks up a young man in his car. As the two drive together, and settle into an austere rental house in the country, the details of their arrangement become guttingly clear. In this episode Kenny and Jordan, of …

“God’s Country” DP Andrew Wheeler

This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Andrew Wheeler about the Sundance Film Festival film “God’s Country.” The film follows a grieving college professor (Thandiwe Newton) who confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property and is drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. Enjoy the episode! Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by …

“Last of Us: Ellie’s Revenge” Creator Tommy Jackson

Today, Kenny is talking to Tommy Jackson, the creator of “Last of Us: Ellie’s Revenge.” Adapted from the extremely popular “Last of Us” video game franchise, “Last of Us: Ellie’s Revenge” has racked up more than a million views on YouTube. In this episode, Kenny and Tommy talk about the process of creating a fan short, the struggles of creating …

“Julia” DP Claudia Raschke

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, Kenny talks to cinematographer Claudia Raschke about the documentaries “Julia” and “Fauci.” You might also know Claudia from her work on films like “RBG” and “Coup 53.” Claudia is a fellow Canon C500 MKII shooter, like Kenny, so make sure to listen if you are into some camera talk! Frame & …

“In the Dark of the Valley” Director Nicholas Mihm & DP Brandon Smith

In this episode, Kenny is talking with Nick Mihm & Brandon Smith, the director and cinematographer of the soon to be released MSNBC documentary “In the Dark of the Valley.” The film follows a group of mothers who discover that the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, located just outside of Los Angeles, was the site of one of the largest nuclear …

“Titans” & “Lost Symbol” DP Boris Mojsovski, ASC CSC

Welcome to SEASON TWO of Frame & Reference! I’m very excited to be returning for another year of amazing interviews and I hope you are too. Last season the plan was to interview Cinematographers exclusively, but a few other departments slipped in from time to time which seemed to be something people liked (especially Lens Month!) so for this season I’m officially …

“Passing” DP Edu Grau, ASC AEC

Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by DP Kenny McMillan. Each episode dives into the respective DP’s current and past work, as well as what influences and inspires them. These discussions are an entertaining and informative look in to the world making films through the lens of the people who shoot them. You can listen to Frame …

“The Many Saints of Newark” DP Kramer Morgenthau, ASC

Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by DP Kenny McMillan. Each episode dives into the respective DP’s current and past work, as well as what influences and inspires them. These discussions are an entertaining and informative look in to the world making films through the lens of the people who shoot them. You can listen to Frame …

“The Upshaws” DP Donald A Morgan, ASC

Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by DP Kenny McMillan. Each episode dives into the respective DP’s current and past work, as well as what influences and inspires them. These discussions are an entertaining and informative look in to the world making films through the lens of the people who shoot them. You can listen to Frame …

“The Desperate Hour” DP John Brawley, ACS

Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by DP Kenny McMillan. Each episode dives into the respective DP’s current and past work, as well as what influences and inspires them. These discussions are an entertaining and informative look in to the world making films through the lens of the people who shoot them. You can listen to Frame …