Episodes

On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Tyler Maddox about the Sundance Film Festival "You Go Girl!" Like Kenny, Tyler is a Canon C500 MKII shooter so they spend some time talking about shooting with that camera as well as Tylers transition from a photographer to cinematographer. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier...

Welcome back to Frame & Reference. This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jordan T. Parrott about the Sundance short "Chaperone." The short film follows an unnamed figure who picks up a young man in his car. As the two drive together, and settle into an austere rental house in the country, the details of their arrangement become guttingly clear. In this episode Kenny and Jordan, of course, talk about the film but also dive into simple lighting techniques and about Jordans time as a gaffer. ...

Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast. This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Andrew Wheeler about the Sundance Film Festival film "God's Country." The film follows a grieving college professor (Thandiwe Newton) who confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property and is drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Co...

Welcome back to another episode of the Frame & Reference podcast! Today, Kenny is talking to Tommy Jackson, the creator of "Last of Us: Ellie's Revenge." Adapted from the extremely popular "Last of Us" video game franchise, "Last of Us: Ellie's Revenge" has racked up more than a million views on YouTube. In this episode, Kenny and Tommy talk about the process of creating a fan short, the struggles of creating in the traditional Hollywood system and about the gear they use to create. Enjoy the ep...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, Kenny talks to cinematographer Claudia Raschke about the documentaries "Julia" and "Fauci." You might also know Claudia from her work on films like "RBG" and "Coup 53." Claudia is a fellow Canon C500 MKII shooter, like Kenny, so make sure to listen if you are into some camera talk! See more of Claudias work on her Website and on her IMDb Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. F...

Welcome to Season 2 of Frame & Reference and Happy New Year! On this first episode of 2022, Kenny talks with cinematographer Boris Mojsovski, ASC CSC. You might now Boris from his work on the HBO Max series "Titans", the SyFy show "12 Monkeys" and the Peacock series "The Lost Symbol." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights ...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Edu Grau, ASC AEC about the new film “Passing." Some of Edu’s credits including “The Way Back”, “A Single Man” and “Buried.””Passing” is now playing in theaters and on Netflix so make sure to check it out! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip an...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer John Brawley, ACS about LAKEWOOD staring Naomi Watts. In this episode, John goes into his journey to becoming a DP as well as shooting LAKEWOOD with the BlackMagic 12k. John built a reputation as one of Australia’s most talented, innovative and collaborative Directors of Photography before relocating to the US where he’s continued to build on that reputation, working nonstop on projects including Apple’s critica...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jessica Young about the Amazon Coda Collection film "What Drives Us." Directed by Dave Grohl, "What Drives Us" follows young bands RadKey and Starcrawler who are taking on the world one town at a time, while also telling stories of the biggest artists in the music industry, recalling the romance and adventure, as well as the insanity and chaos, of their own time on the road. Jessica was the DP on films such as “...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with director Kristen Johnson about her film "Dick Johnson Is Dead." Kristen is an accomplished, multi-talented documentary filmmaker with credits such as “Cameraperson”, “Deadline” & “The Above.” Make sure to check out “Dick Johnson Is Dead” now streaming on Netflix! Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to g...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, Kenny talks with director Diego Ongaro & cinematographer Danny Vecchione about the Cannes Film Festival select "Down with the King." In "Down with the King", a famous rapper (played by Freddie Gibbs), disillusioned with the music industry and the pressures of being a celebrity, leaves the city and his career behind to find himself in a small-town farming community. Diego Ongaro is a French director living in rural Connecticut. After directing c...

In this episodes, Kenny talks with Dan Kanes (CEO and co-founder) & Daniel Lewis (Atlas lens tech) of Atlas Lens Co. Throughout the episode, Kenny and the Dan’s talk about their journey into the industry, the influence of skate videos and the founding of Atlas. Enjoy the episode! If you haven't checked out Atlas hit this link! Check them out on social @atlaslensco Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film eq...

Welcome to our fourth, and final, episode of Lens Month! To round out the series, Kenny talks with cinematographer, producer and director Jay Holben, ASC. Jay has had a storied career including directing “Before the Dawn” and episodes of “Strange Events.” He was also the DP of “Mothman” and “Black Tar Road.” Outside of his work on set, Jay is an Associate member of the ASC and the co-chair of the ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council Lens Committee. He is also a contributing technical editor for...

Its week three of lens month and this today we have a fantastic conversation with Tokina Cinemas SVP Ryan Avery. Ryan has had an illustrious career in the industry including founding Veydra and co-founding LensFinder.com. In this conversation, Kenny and Ryan dive deep into the technical aspects of the lens industry as well as the art of cinematography. Enjoy the episode! Check out Tokina's website and follow them on instagram at @tokinacinemausa Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools ...

Welcome to our second episode of Lens Month! This week, Kenny talks with Alex Nelson of Zero Optik. Zero Optik is a Los Angeles based firm that specializes in modifying and customizing lenses for cinematography. Recently, Zero Optik rehoused the Canon Rangefinder lenses for Zack Snyder’s zombie thriller “Army of the Dead” which helped to give the film its distinct vintage look. In this podcast, Kenny and Alex dive into some nerdy lens talk and also touch on some insider info on the lens industry...

Welcome to Lens Month! On the first episode of this month long series, Kenny talks with Matthew Duclos from Duclos Lenses. Matthew is the "Chief Lens Geek" and Chief Engineer at Duclos Lenses and has spent his life servicing, refining, selling, manufacturing, and collecting cinema lenses from around the world. In this podcast, Kenny and Matthew go deep into lens tech so if you are into nerdy cinema talk this is the podcast for you! Check out Duclos Lenses website and give them a follow on soc...

Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast! This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Dan Stoloff about the hit Amazon Originals show “The Boys.” You likely know Dan from his work on films such as “Screen Door Jesus” and “Miracle” as well as shows like “Amazing Stories”, “Suits”, and “The Americans.” Enjoy the episode! Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and ligh...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with Ellen Kuras, ASC about the new Netflix series “Pretend It’s A City.” Ellen is an Oscar nominated and Emmy winning filmmaker with credits such as “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”, “The Betrayal” and “P.O.V.” She has also directed episodes of “The Umbrella Academy”, “Catch-22”, “Ozark”, and “Legion.” Make sure to check out her full IMDb and give “Pretend It’s A City” a watch on Netflix! Frame & Reference is supported by...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Maria Rusche about the SXSW 2020 select “Shiva Baby.” Maria has shot 2 seasons of the Showtime series “Couples Therapy” and is about to debut the film “Dating and New York” at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Maria is also an adjunct professor at the NYU Tisch School of Arts where she teaches cinematography. Enjoy the episode! Make sure to check out Maria’s website and follow her on social @mariaruschedp Frame ...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Tim Ives, ASC about the new Netflix series “Halston.” New to Netflix, “Halston” tells the story of a man who leverages his single, invented name into a worldwide fashion empire that's synonymous with luxury, sex, status and fame, literally defining the era. Outside of this series, you likely recognize Tim name from his work on series such as “Stranger Things”, “House of Cards” and “Manifest.” Enjoy the episode an...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jeffrey Jur, ASC about the hit Netflix series "Bridgerton." Jeffery is a very prolific DP having shot the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing” as well as episodes of “Westworld”, “Dexter”, “Halt and Catch Fire”, and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” In addition to those amazing credits, Jeffrey has won two Emmys for his work on “Bessie” and “Carnivale” and received the American Society of Cinematographers Television Career A...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with writer, director and cinematographer Julian Terry about his film “Don’t Peek.” Nominated for the SXSW Grand Jury Award, “Don’t Peek” follows a young woman who discovers a frightening video game character intent on crossing into the real world. Make sure to check out his IMDb for more info on Julians work! Julian’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4185582/?ref_=tt_ov_dr Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProV...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Checco Varese, ASC about the new Amazon series “Them.” In this fascinating conversation, Checco talks about his path from being an architect in Peru to shooting shows like “True Blood” and “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” and films like “The 33” and “It Chapter Two.” Enjoy the episode and make sure to check out “Them” now streaming on Amazon Video! Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. ...

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Jack Schurman about the Jake Hoot and Kelly Clarkson music video “I Would’ve Loved You.” Jake has DP'd a few shows including “Unnatural Selection” and “QB1: Beyond the Lights.” Jakes other work includes the TV documentary “MARS: Inside SpaceX” and “Wild Home”, a film for which he was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Brooklyn Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Camden International Film Fe...