The Wandering DP Podcast

The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another episode. This time Jon sits down with Devin Mann, founder of Iconic Talent Agency, who has spent decades representing cinematogr...

The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another great episode.  This time Jon sits down with the cinematographer duo Persona and Khalid Mohtaseb.The episode centers around the ...

In this episode of the Wandering DP podcast, host Jon Bregel engages in a deep conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema about the often overlooked aspects of filmmaking, including networking, perso...

In this Life Offset episode, John Bregel sits down with cinematographer Jared Levy for a wide-ranging conversation about what actually shapes a cinematographer's creative voice and most of it happens ...

In this episode, cinematographer Peter Hadfield sits down with Jon Bregel for an honest conversation about what it means to build a sustainable creative life in film.It’s less about the gear and more ...

We are back again for Episode #5001 of the podcast and Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the "Life Off Set" series. This time he was joined by cinematographer Zak Mulligan who recentl...

We did it!!! 500 episodes of the podcast.   It might not be a big deal to many of you but for me this is a huge milestone.  I never thought I would do 10 episodes.  It is wild to think about but this ...

On this week's podcast we re-visit our final interview episode from the first 500 episodes of the podcast and we sit down with Florian Hoffmeister BSC as he talks us through his work on the series Pac...

This week on the podcast Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the "Life Off Set" series. This time he sat down with cinematographer Oliver Millar as they discussed a wdie range of topics...

This week on the podcast we are re-visitng a chat with cinematographer Guillermo Garza from back in the day.  He was one of my favorite guests and someone I would definitely look up if I was a directo...

This week on the podcast we are re-visiting our conversation in 2022 with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS. Over the years the podcast has definitely had a slant towards Australian cinematog...

Climbing through the episodes on our way to Episode #500. This week we are re-visiting our conversation with cinematographer Michael "Cambio" Fernandez from 2021. Michael shares his thoughts on the cr...

This week on the podcast we look back at one of my favourite episodes ever. If you were an early supporter of the podcast the name Wunderboi will be very familiar.  I got to know Ian on set about 10 y...

This week on the Road to 500 we are releasing the most controversial episode in the history of the podcast.  Not becasue of anything the guest said but rather because we ran out of time and I mentione...

This week on the show we are going back in the archive to when we went to Los Angeles and did a round of interviews in person.  Our guest in this episode was cinematographer Adam Frisch FSF.   This ch...

In this episode, we revisit a past conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema that originally aired in Episode #66, reflecting on the evolution of cinematography and the challenges faced in a PlaySta...

In this episode we off a new series leading up to episode 500, reflecting on the evolution of The Wandering DP Podcast and revisiting valuable lessons from past episodes. This week, we are joined by c...

In this solo episode, I share a simple but powerful tip that’s become part of his standard toolkit on commercial sets: using a floor-based backlight to add polish to a shot quickly and efficiently. Wh...

This week on the podcast I am on the road so we are going back in to the archive and featuring a past interview with cinematographer Lachlan Milne ASC.  This episode originally came out in 2016 and si...

On this week's podcast I discuss the arc of my learning in cinematography and how many mistakes I made along the way.   It has been a journey of finding the path with least resistance and then followi...

Well, to be fair, I never said I wasn't easily distracted.   I wanted this episode to be a counter argument to what I shared last week in Episode #485, where I laid out how you could pin almost all of...

Every so often a comment sparks a debate over in the Patreon group and this week on the podcast I am sharing my two cents on the state of the industry if you are just starting out and also what actual...

Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC drops in this week for an honest, ground-level chat about what it takes to steer the look of a project when you’re the only DP on the call sheet.We dig into how ...

In this episode, I’m joined by cinematographer Matheus Bastos to talk about his work on the indie feature 'Gazer' and his broader journey in narrative filmmaking.We get into what it really takes to sh...

I originally was going to call this episode "Guesswork" but at the end of recording I think I came up with a better title. The last few years in the background I have been formalizing a system that ha...

Australian cinematographer Toby Oliver ACS is back for his third appearance on the show to talk about his latest work on the series Apple Cider Vinegar. If you have caught any of the past episodes tha...

This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Scott Siracusano about his latest work on the film Control Freak.   Scott shares his unique path to shooting his debut feature, how he and the produc...

We are back this week with cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC to talk about his work on the film Opus. Tommy shares stories from pre-production, how he approaches the prep process, working on set...

A gaffer's worst nightmare is when the DP asks for a light to be thrown into the ceiling to help boost the ambient. There is a good way to do it and a bad way to do it.  This week on the show I chat t...

Not all cinematography jobs are created equal.  Some jobs require creative input and some jobs do not.  At least not in the same quantity.  Knowing the difference between the types of jobs and what is...

This week on the podcast we are back to our regularly scheduled programming after an awesome "Life Off Set" series hosted by Jon Bregel. There is no guest this week just myself rambling about the diff...

We have a great episode today with director Diego Contreras. He sits down with our host of the "Life Off Set" series, Jon Bregel, to share his experience in the undistry, what he has seen and experien...

Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi joins our esteemed guest host Jon Bregel to discuss a broad range of topics on this week's episode.   The "Life Off Set" series continues to shine a light in areas an...

This week on the podcast we are continuing the Life Off Set Series with director Salomon Ligthelm.   Guest host Jon Bregel is back to guide a fantastic conversation about the realities of filmmaking a...

Hello podcast people! This week we are kicking off February with a bang.  For the first time ever I am handing the hosting reins over to Jon Bregel for a new series called "Life Off Set". Veteran list...

This week on the podcast we are breaking down the 2024 Cinematography Survey. I asked the questions, you answered them.  The results are in and the are very interesting. Enjoy!Patreon - Support the Po...

This week on the show I go over my prep process for commercial work in 2025.  I have been through a number of different systems in my career but I think my current set up is the most efficient and the...

This week on the podcast we had a last minute change of plans which meant that we are trying something a little bit different.   Last week on the show we looked at my favorite frames from 2024 and hea...

Hey gang! I can't believe I didn't see this sooner but I am not that bright.   Over on the Patreon Discord server Josh came up with the awesome idea to have people share their favorite frames from the...

2024 is in the books. It is time for the annual Year in Review podcast were we look back at the work, the finances, the trends, and try and predict what 2025 might look like. These episodes always do ...

Hello world! This week on the podcast we are bringing in the holiday season with cinematographer Paulo Perez as he takes us through his latest work for Netflix on the series 100 Years of Solitude. Pau...

A huge treat for me this week on the podcast as we sit down with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut ASC with a plan to talk about his latest work on the series The Perfect Couple.   I got slightly side tra...

A few episodes back on the podcast I ran through my thoughts on owning gear and the gross miscalculation of lifetime returns that most working cinematographers make. If you miss opportunities as large...

Hello, hello!! This week on the podcast we are chatting with cinematographer Eli Arenson about his last few narrative projects, transitioning from commercial to narrative, and more. Eli has a great ey...

This is not financial advice. I just think it is wild that the majority of cinematographers are so quick to dismiss such a massive opportunity when it comes to purchasing gear and renting it out to th...

Welcome to the show this week.  Our guest is cinematographer Idan Menin who is on to talk about his latest work on the film Lost on a Mountain in Maine. The film looks great and Idan has a ton of stor...

Hello people of the podcast world. This week we welcome back cinematographer Ryan Eddleston back on the show.   Ryan has had a busy few years since he was last on and he walks us through working on a ...

A solo episode this week while a few of the the topics that we discussed in last week's episode with Jon Bregel are still top of mind. Back to more conversations next week.  Until then make sure you c...

A fun episode today as Jon Bregel returns to the podcast to talk about his latest work plus a host of other topics which up until this episode have gone under the radar on the show. There isn't a lot ...

This week on the show we are chatting with Greek cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos as he talks through his approach to the work, navigating the commercial space, and moving countries mid-care...