The AV Project

Photographer and Cinematographer Josh Goleman shares his insight and stories into the creation of 'Our Voices Together', a documentary film made in to fill in the wake that the Newport Folk Festival left behind when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Josh Goleman is a photographer and cinematographer based in the NYC area. Sometimes he directs videos, sometimes he doesn’t. Whether it’s shooting stills or motion, he hopes the end result feels genuine, has heart, and looks damn good.

Cinematographer Matt Bastos shares his experience as a cinematographer on high-end music videos, his process behind his work, how his team is essential to the end result, and we chat about growing and pushing yourself as an artist.

 Matt Bastos is a New York and Boston based director of photography. He became a filmmaker by way of photography and playing drums in bands growing up. Matt has shot a variety of projects from feature length films, international short films, major label music videos, and more. The common thread in all of his work is a consistent tone and a focused commitment to the story he is telling. Matt has worked with incredible bands such as Delta Spirit, Brian Fallon, GAtherers, Bent Knee, and Bring Me The Horizon to create iconic and immersive music videos.

His work as been featured on Rolling Stone, Billboard, Revolver, NME, Kerrang!, Brooklyn Vegan, Stereogum, Decibel, and more. 

Songwriter Francesca Blanchard shares her experience creating honest and unique music videos, working with friends and collaborators, and how sometimes, you just gotta do it yourself.

Francesca Blanchard is a songwriter currently based in Burlington, Vermont. Francesca's new melodic indie-pop album gave way to six amazing music videos, each one bursting with bold vulnerability, cathartic relief and a refreshing dose of self-awareness. 

Photographer Jenny Watts shares her process designing a zine, reaching out to bands to photograph, and talks getting in your own way as an artist. 

Jenny Watts is a photographer from New York City traveled with the band Studyed to South by Southwest. Jenny published a zine from the trip that includes countless jaw-dropping photographs. Jenny also works as a studio technician for Danny Clinch.

On this episode of the AV Project Podcast, we dive into

1. the process behind designing and operating the lighting of Lawrence and Jane’s Addiction
   
2. challenges lighting designers face in their work
   
3. some tips and advice for bands and those just getting started with lighting their own shows
   

Concert lighting and stage design is a mysterious world. Not many people know how it happens, but everyone appreciates it.

Nate Files is one of the best lighting and production designers in the world, working with bands such as Lawrence, Jane's Addiction, Andy Grammer, Anderson .Paak, and countless more. Nate's lighting pumps life into shows. He creates an added layer of experience that leaves fans coming back for more.