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CSC AUDIO FILES

By Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC)

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers has grown with the country's film and television industry, and continues to uphold the objectives for which the non-profit organization was founded in 1957.

The purpose of the CSC is to promote the art and craft of cinematography and to provide tangible recognition of the common bonds that link motion imaging professionals, from the aspiring student and camera assistant to the news veteran and senior director of photography.

CSC members are involved in the production of feature films, documentaries, television series, specials and commercials. Canadia
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Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC

CSC AUDIO FILESMar 20, 2024

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Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC

Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC

Hoyte Van Hoytema asc discusses his career journey, his collaborations with Christopher Nolan, and offers advice for those interested in exploring filming in an IMAX format.  


This episode is hosted by Daniel Green.


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Mar 20, 202432:50
Sean Stiller

Sean Stiller

Hailing from Vancouver, Sean Stiller uses his graphic design background, travel experience and the love for cinema to aide his hunger for experimental storytelling.


This episode is hosted by Kaayla Whachell.


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Oct 19, 202345:42
Diana Parry, Associate Member

Diana Parry, Associate Member

CSC Associate Member Diana Parry discusses the path that led her to become comfortable with cameras while facing labels placed upon diverse individuals within the film industry.


This episode is hosted by Kaayla Whachell.


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Sep 28, 202343:58
Jesse Wicklund

Jesse Wicklund

The inherent love for film as a ten year old was encouraged by Jesse Wicklund's grandfather. Watching VHS tapes and DVD's Jesse was enamoured by moving pictures and began his journey as a filmmaker.


This episode is hosted by Kaayla Whachell.


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Sep 07, 202341:16
Andres P. Galicia, Associate Member

Andres P. Galicia, Associate Member

Hailing from Mexico, Andres opens up about staying resilient in an industry that can appear more intimidating than it actually is. Staying open and humble leaves doors open, if you are open to it.

This episode is hosted by Byron Kent Wong.


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Aug 24, 202348:37
Jon Elliott, Associate Member

Jon Elliott, Associate Member

The love for filmmaking starts in childhood. Jon brings us back to the early memory of watching Jurassic Park for the first time with his grandmother. From there, he began making homemade movies with his brothers. The rest is history and a bright future ahead of many more stories to tell.

This episode is hosted by Kaayla Whachell.


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Aug 18, 202346:55
Marc Laliberté CSC

Marc Laliberté CSC

This episode features Marc Laliberté csc. On the discussion menu: shooting large scale series, on set structure, complacency and reaching beyond your comfort zone. This episode is hosted by Carolyn Wong.


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Jul 27, 202340:05
Stirling Bancroft CSC

Stirling Bancroft CSC

This episode features Stirling Bancroft csc in Vancouver. He shares wisdom, enthusiastic love of cinematography, first impressions, camera operating and the

importance of a good coffee. This episode is hosted by Carolyn Wong.


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Jul 13, 202348:14
Peter Simonite CSC ASC

Peter Simonite CSC ASC

Austin Texas based Peter Simonite shares with host Carolyn Wong his reflections on career and life journey so far, working with DPs he admires, the importance of 2nd unit dogmas and figuring out parenthood while on the road.  

This episode is hosted by Carolyn Wong.


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Jun 29, 202340:40
Iris Ng, Associate Member

Iris Ng, Associate Member

This episode features respected documentary cinematographer, Iris Ng in conversation with host Carolyn Wong.  Iris talks about how the genre chose her, learning to question a thesis and that representation matters in the industry. 


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Jun 15, 202347:30
Angel Navarro III, Associate Member

Angel Navarro III, Associate Member

Hailing from the Philippines, Angel Navarro III, goes against academic expectations and pursues art and film while learning how to deal with burnout.


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Jun 01, 202347:20
Belen Garcia, Associate Member

Belen Garcia, Associate Member

Emerging cinematographer Belen Garcia talks about creating your own possibilities, the challenges of relocating to Canada from Mexico, and how an emerging filmmaker can immerse themselves professionally and socially.


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May 18, 202342:33
Jack Yan Chen, Associate Member

Jack Yan Chen, Associate Member


Cinematographer Jack Yan Chen talks about the moment he left the office desk to pursue filmmaking, how you learn through observation and what his Asian parents think about him as a filmmaker. 

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May 04, 202347:01
Darrell Wonge, Associate Member

Darrell Wonge, Associate Member

Former pro-basketball player turned up-and-coming cinematographer, Darrell Wonge sits down with host Andres Galicia to discuss how to start a career from scratch, the importance of a growth mindset and the joy of the journey.

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Apr 20, 202339:20
Keenan Lynch, Associate Member

Keenan Lynch, Associate Member

Keenan Lynch is one of Canada’s most sought-after cinematographers. Today, he chats with podcast host Andrés P. Galicia about mental health, mentoring and the money side of things. 

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Apr 07, 202338:22
Kristin Fieldhouse CSC

Kristin Fieldhouse CSC

There are many paths to becoming a Director of Photography.  Kristin Fieldhouse talks with host Carolyn Wong about her past humanitarian aid career, building industry relationships while finding her life balance.  Recent credits include Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC), Pretty Hard Cases (Netflix), Run (HBO) and "Sugar Daddy," the feature with director Wendy Morgan.

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Mar 23, 202348:19
Doug Koch CSC

Doug Koch CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Doug Koch CSC in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Doug chats about his latest feature, Funny Boy, directed by Deepa Mehta. Hear in detail his sneaky lighting trickery, dealing with really-really dark situations, aperture pulling, power outages, 100% handheld and feeling liberated by a ‘real jazz’ style shooting approach for this film.  Needless to say, Doug is admittedly pleased with what he was able to accomplish on this 31 day, very low-budget film shot under extreme (heat) weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

Podcast post production services were provided courtesy of ZERO11ZERO.

Jan 11, 202155:12
Elie Smolkin CSC

Elie Smolkin CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Elie Smolkin CSC in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Elie’s formative years in sports came to the fore when an elective gym course in high school was full and anded into a TV Production course where his love for cinematography was born. This led to meeting Kamal Derkaoui csc who generously mentored him.  Elie loves the balance of technical, creative - the personality of lenses and customizing them for projects. Words of wisdom: Have your basics, try things, take risks when confident and don’t get complacent or let yourself get bored.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram March 16-30, 2019

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of ZERO11ZERO

Aug 18, 202047:03
Brendan Uegama CSC

Brendan Uegama CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Brendan Uegama CSC, in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Brendan reveals how Stars Wars trickery shaped his desire to get into movies. And discusses the lighting behind some of his recent colourful projects (Katy Keene, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), how he is always looking for ways to keep growing, learning and progressing as a DP. His philosophy - drive to create something better all the time - don’t settle on ‘just getting it done’ and keep the positivity flowing.
Guest hosted on the CSC instagram April 16-30, 2020

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of ZERO11ZERO.

Jul 16, 202042:30
Eric Oh CSC, MYSC

Eric Oh CSC, MYSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Eric Oh CSC MYSC, in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Barcelona based, Eric discusses his early days as an AC, steadicam operator, the CSC members that influenced his career and the importance of keeping calm. He reveals his insight gained from 8 years working in Asia and learning when to go a little out of your comfort zone to progress as a DP. Eric believes in giving back to cinematography societies he’s part of, notably with CSC socials and as a founding member of the Malaysian Society of Cinematographers.

Guest hosted on the CSC Instagram Feb. 15-28, 2019. 

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of ZERO11ZERO.

May 27, 202001:02:23
Boris Mojsovski CSC ASC

Boris Mojsovski CSC ASC

This podcast features Director of Photography Boris Mojsovski csc in conversation with Jeremy Benning csc.

Boris discusses his work on the DC Comics series Titans, as well as 12 Monkeys, the concept of working with a co-DP on an episodic TV series and his general approach to prep and on-set lighting.

Guest hosted on our Instagram 16-30 Oct 2017.

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Treehaus Sound.

May 25, 202059:10
Todd M. Duym CSC

Todd M. Duym CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Todd M. Duym csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Todd talks about his "no film school" background and the REM video - his breakout job - shot while living the dual life in his early days as an AC by day, rock ‘n roll stills photographer/DP on music videos by night. How he always creatively pushes his boundaries on each job and how his vast stills experience/experimentation informs his motion picture work. Hear about his "case of solutions" he doesn’t go to set without and his advice to young DP's.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 1-15 March 2019.

Podcast post production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire.

May 25, 202054:19
Norm Li CSC

Norm Li CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography, Norm Li csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Norm talks about what it was like shooting the last Fuji stock ever on his break out film, Beyond the Black Rainbow. Hear of his ‘T’ bounce technique on Never Steady, Never Still (secrets revealed!). Since he gives his `all’ to the projects he works on, it is important that they resonate with him on a personal level and be emotionally satisfying and that the evolution of who he is, can be reflected in the projects he chooses. Hear the value of what he never, never, never goes to set without, and the need for everyone to practice equal opportunity in the industry. His recent project, The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open, shot in 16mm and 'real time', has its North American Premiere at TIFF 2019.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram July 2016.

Podcast post production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire.

May 25, 202036:28
Kim Derko CSC

Kim Derko CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Kim Derko csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Kim reveals her formal and formative background in film school and the arts and how it informs her work. She elaborates on embracing naturalistic, saturated colour play on the ‘female gaze’ remake of the Cronenberg horror classic ‘Rabid’ with Directors Jen and Sylvia Soska aka Soska Sisters - the dream job. And talks about the DP’s challenge of shooting night exteriors in this age of mixed street lighting and how she is now loving car interiors. And finally, it’s never time to toss the light meter.

Guest hosted on our Instagram Sep 2016 and 1-15 Oct 2019.

Podcast post production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire.

May 25, 202033:39
Ron Stannett CSC

Ron Stannett CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Ron Stannett csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Ron reminiscences about his journey from in front of the camera, to behind it downunder in his native Australia, to his long and outstanding career in Canada. His adventures with intense documentary shooting, giving ‘good negative’, how digital is fun and wanting getting ‘edgy’ with his lighting at the age of 74.

Thank you Finalé Post-Production and Andrew Jha in Vancouver for the recording space.

Podcast post production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire.

May 25, 202038:00
D. Gregor Hagey CSC

D. Gregor Hagey CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography D.Gregor Hagey csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong, discussing Gregor's work on Season 1 of the TV series Beauty and the Beast, that aired on the CW network.
Principal photography ran from 27 Jul 2012 to 13 Apr 2013.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 1-15 Mar 20176.

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire
Mar 17, 202021:60
Gerald Packer CSC

Gerald Packer CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Gerald Packer csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong, CSC Board member, about how much he enjoys working with the "funny bunch of people" on the award winning CBC hit comedy series "Schitt's Creek", hitting the lighting sweet spot between sitcom/drama and wanderings that lead him to where he is now.

Thank you to Red Square Motion for post-production services and recording space.
Mar 17, 202024:49
Brett VanDyke CSC

Brett VanDyke CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Brett Van Dyke csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong CSC Board member, about his industry beginnings, the TV series “Backstage” airing on Family Channel in March 2016, praise of documentary cinematographers, the art of 2nd unit shooting and tips for starting out.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 16-30 Jan 2018.

Thank you Grayson Matthews for the use of their studio space to record the podcast and Red Square Motion for post production services.

Images courtesy of Russ Martin.
Mar 17, 202041:51
Daniel Grant CSC

Daniel Grant CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Daniel Grant csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong, CSC Board member. Daniel discusses his work on "The Messenger", the award-winning Canada/France co-production feature documentary directed by Su Rynard. Also about precise timing, the hardest shot he's ever done and easy crossover from non-fiction to fiction.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 1-15 Nov 2017.

Thank you to Red Square Motion for recording space, and
to Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire for-post production services.
Images courtesy of SongbirdSOS Productions Inc.
Mar 17, 202038:04
Adam Marsden CSC

Adam Marsden CSC

This podcast features cinematographer Adam Marsden csc, interviewed by Jeremy Benning csc and Martin Wojtunik (Associate member), discussing Adam's work on the internet-crushing music video “Hotline Bling” for Drake.

Adam talks about how he got his start and the craft of music videos in general.

The video presented Adam with challenges related to shooting high frame rates with RGB LED light fixtures and lighting integration with set design.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 1-29 Feb 2016.

Podcast produced by Treehaus.
Mar 17, 202054:07
Dylan Macleod CSC

Dylan Macleod CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Dylan Macleod csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong, discussing Dylan's work on a film "He Hated Pigeons" by director Ingrid Veninger. This feature presented challenges with a limited budget and very small crew, with principal photography Feb 2015 in Chile.

Part 1 covers pre-production considerations and planning.
Part 2 covers a "post" review of the production afterwards.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram Nov 2016.

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire
Mar 17, 202028:33
Jeremy Benning CSC

Jeremy Benning CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Jeremy Benning csc in conversation with Fanen Chiahemen and Carolyn Wong, discussing Jeremy's work on season 1 of a big-budget sci-fi TV series "The Expanse" based on the series of novels by the same name.

This series presented challenges with an extraordinarily large physical scale, number of futuristic sets and camera movements best described as "floating".

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 1-31 Dec 2015 and 16-30 Aug 2018.

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire
Mar 17, 202037:41
Dylan Macleod CSC

Dylan Macleod CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Dylan Macleod csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong, discussing Dylan's work on a film "He Hated Pigeons" by director Ingrid Veninger. This feature presented challenges with a limited budget and very small crew, with principal photography Feb 2015 in Chile.

Part 1 covers pre-production considerations and planning.
Part 2 covers a "post" review of the production afterwards.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram Nov 2016.

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire
Mar 17, 202024:19
Karim Hussain CSC

Karim Hussain CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Karim Hussain csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC.

Karim discusses how his formative years in the suburbs of Ottawa shaped him, how it influenced his life long obsession with art house horror films and how this genre’s subversive nature is a reflection of society. Some insightful anecdotes on the films that put him on the map and recent projects 'Random Acts of Violence’ and what’s cooking up this spring with Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Possessor’.

Karim was our first ever guest host on the CSC instagram, October 2015, with a redux July 16-30, 2018

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire.
Mar 16, 202041:01
Craig Wrobleski CSC

Craig Wrobleski CSC

This podcast features Director of Photography Craig Wrobleski csc in conversation with Carolyn Wong of the CSC. Craig reveals his early days, what he doesn’t go to set without, how large format blew his mind and thread of connectivity. And Tips for DITs. Recent projects include Umbrella Academy and In The Tall Grass. At the time of the podcast, he was prepping to head off to shoot the reboot of The Twilight Zone.

Guest hosted on the CSC instagram 1-15 Jan 2018.

Podcast production services were provided courtesy of Michael Jari Davidson (Associate member) and Devin O'Haire.
Mar 16, 202033:08