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In 2019, my path in Los Angeles was anchored by a 1974 Airstream that I’d restored by hand. It was more than a home; it was my field studio and a self-contained base for the work I came here to do. It was within this community that I first encountered Sara Rogo. Watching her perform was a study in independent craft; she’s a literal one-woman band, managing guitar, percussion, and vocals with an organic, unforced precision. As a filmmaker, I recognized a shared philosophy in h

In May 2020, at the absolute height of the COVID-19 shutdown, the world was a strange place. We were all stuck at home, washing our groceries and watching the film industry grind to a halt. For me, "home" was our fifth wheel at the Hollywood RV Park in Van Nuys, California. We had originally moved to LA in a 1974 Airstream, but by the time the pandemic hit, we had upgraded to the fifth wheel for more space. The Commercial. Six years later, this video is still doing its job. A

A look back at 2025 including feature films Deep Stage and Uppercut, Universal Music Group’s Temptations campaign, Dropout TV, documentary work, and building NANOcell as a feature. Director of Photography Dennis Flippin shares highlights and momentum heading into the year ahead.

NANOcell isn't just a short film. It's the first finished scene of the feature. By Dennis Flippin, Director of Photography & Producer Claire (Cristina Vee) and Maggie (Nikko Austen Smith) watching the moment everything shifts. Maggie + Claire see trouble heading their way. Most short films are made to be impressive. NANOcell was made to be useful. We built it as proof — that the tone works, the pipeline works, the team works under pressure, and that scaling this into a featur

First Impressions When Floyd stepped off the plane at Portland airport, he exuded confidence, declaring, “I don’t do limos anymore — now we do vans.” Initially, I found this off-putting. However, as I spent time with him, that impression quickly faded. His confidence was undeniable. Floyd’s presence was magnetic, drawing in the attention of fans and onlookers alike. During our time together, I learned that his swagger was rooted in hard work and determination. Training at Nik

Luta Young The Beginning: Coffee Shop Conversations    Coffee please This journey began in the most humble of places—coffee shops...

Before I went to my first protest—the one that ended with multiple Waymo vehicles being set on fire—I did something I never imagined I'd...

There's something special about watching a friend achieve their dreams. I've been there for the journey, and I couldn't be prouder of...

ASC Clubhouse Last night at the American Society of Cinematographers, I had the privilege of witnessing something truly special - an...

Raven Krogstad I recently lost my friend Raven, and I wanted to share one of my favorite memories out of the many I've had with her. It's...

My journey with the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove has been nothing short of transformative. As a freelance editor and...

In 2006, I had an unforgettable experience that any filmmaker or sports enthusiast would dream of: I became Michael Jordan's personal...

From Avid Rescue to South Park: My Unexpected Journey with Matt and Trey Parker" In 1995-1996, shortly after leaving NBC 9 News and...

# Behind the Lens: HBO's "Rap Sh!t" BTS Capturing Issa Rae's creative vision required precision. My five-camera RED V Raptor/Komodo setup w