FRAME & REFERENCE

Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by 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.

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Feb. 5, 2026

228: "Eternity" Cinematographer Ruairi O'Brien, ISC BSC

Today I have the absolutely effervescent Ruairí O'Brien on to talk about Eternity, a film that I came out of the theater absolutely in love with. If you haven't seen it yet and you love feeling good and having a solid laugh, ...
Jan. 29, 2026

227: "Train Dreams" Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso

Today I'm privilidged to be joined by Adolpho Veloso, here to talk about his recent, wildly popular film Train Dreams, which recently netted him nominations for the Cinematography Oscar and an ASC award! Enjoy! ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
Jan. 22, 2026

226: "Hamnet" Cinematographer Łukasz Żal

This week on Frame & Reference I'm joined by Lukasz Zal, cinematographer of such films as Zone of Interest, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Ida, Cold War, and most recently, Hamnet. We go deep on this one, you're going to love...
Jan. 15, 2026

225: "Avatar: Fire & Ash" Cinematographer Russel Carpenter, ASC

WE'RE BACK! Kicking off SEASON SIX of Frame & Reference, we have the legendary Russel Carpenter, ASC (Cinematographer of such films as Titanic, True Lies, Ant Man, Charlies Angels, Lawnmower Man, and so so much more) here to ...
Dec. 25, 2025

224: "Knives Out 3" Cinematographer Steve Yedlin, ASC

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Joining me for the SEASON 5 FINALE of Frame & Reference is none other than Steve Yedlin, ASC to talk about his work on the new film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, as well as all the #NerdyFilmTechStu...
Dec. 18, 2025

223: "A House of Dynamite" Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd, BSC

Today I'm joined by the legendary Barry Ackroyd, BSC to talk about his new film A House of Dynamite . Enjoy! ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠F&R Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support...