Share

cover art for The Role of the Cinematographer With Alfonso Chin

BIPOC Credits

The Role of the Cinematographer With Alfonso Chin

Season 2, Ep. 7

Alfonso Chin (he/him) is a strong collaborator and a passionate cinematographer.  His works can be seen in David Fincher’s VOIR, Jason Karman’s Golden Delicious, Float that's produced by Aaron Au and more.  In this episode, Alfonso talks about:

  • How to be a collaborator
  • What it's like working with different budgets and directors
  • When you need to get an agent


Follow us on social media!

Newsletter

Website

Instagram

Facebook

 

Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 4. The Mentality of a Working Writer with Abdul Malik

    44:09||Season 3, Ep. 4
    Abdul Malik (he/him) is a writer whose works has appeared on Transplant, Queen Tut, Streams Flow From a River, Allegiance and more.  Abdul’s writing career slowly came about after being told to drop out of film school.  He also talks about:The writer’s roomGaining more life experienceUnderstanding the egoFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com
  • 3. Film Composing With Caleb Chan

    41:32||Season 3, Ep. 3
    Caleb Chan (he/him) is a composer who frequently collaborates with his brother, Brian Chan.  Featured in their string arrangements of Beyonce and Sza songs on Netflix’s, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish and more. Caleb also talks about:The creative conversation and collaborationSetting boundariesFinding communityFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com 
  • 2. Intimacy Coordination With Megan Wong

    42:09||Season 3, Ep. 2
    Megan Wong (she/they) is an intimacy coordinator who has worked on Superman and Lois, Reginald the Vampire and other local indie productions to name a few.  Megan goes into detail about:Various terminologies Actionable ways other crew members can work with an ICThe preparation work of an IC and more!Follow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com
  • 1. How to Manage Productions with Confidence with Hans Dayal

    43:57||Season 3, Ep. 1
    Unit Manager and DGC BC Treasurer/Secretary Hans Dayal is an advocate for change. He has been a production manager for Disney+ Turner & Hooch, Netflix’s Virgin River and many other shows as a Location Manager. In this episode we explore:Deescalating workplace microaggressionHow to hold space for conversationThe changing landscape of the film industry over the yearsBeing part of the DGC BoardFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com
  • Banff World Media Festival 2024

    18:00|
    BONUS EPISODE: Banff World Media Festival is a major event in the producer realm. It is Canada's market in beautiful Banff, Alberta. Join us as we talk about: Our experience as part of the Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices Professional Development ProgramEnshittificationWhat studios are actually looking forAnd a special announcement at the end of the episode.Special thanks to Banff World Media Festival, Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices and Nagamo.Follow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com 
  • Whistler Film Festival 2023

    44:12|
    BONUS EPISODE: A new experiment of BIPOC Credits. We will be discussing film festivals! The Whistler Film Festival not only screens films but consists of a Content Summit, talent labs and live pitches. In this episode we sit down with the director Kim Albright and actress Donna Benedicto of With Love and a Major Organ (2023) to discuss the actor-director relationship. We also highlight the participants of the Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship and summarize our favourite moments at the Content Summit. Follow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com 
  • 10. Assistant Director Andy Wong to Indie Filmmaker

    35:50||Season 2, Ep. 10
    Andy Wong (he/him) started as an actor then after years of not finding success he decided to enter film school to be a filmmaker.  Now he is an in-demand 2nd Assistant Director working on various Hallmarks, CW TV shows, Feature Films and more.  Furthermore, it is through his experience he is also an in-demand producer in the BC indie film scene. In this episode, Andy talks about:The Assistant Directors DepartmentReflecting on this podcastThe changing landscape of the film industryHaving a calm mindsetAlso, enjoy getting to know the host of this podcast! Follow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com Front Row Insurance Brokers arranges film production insurance to cover the risks associated with your production. We cover features, television series, docs, commercials, music videos, webisodes and other productions intended to be distributed on mobile devices: any content created by you—the producer. We help you achieve your artistic vision by minimizing production hazards and transferring risk. We cover budgets that range from $2,000 to $200,000,000: large or small, we can supply your production insurance solutions.You can use this coupon code for $25 off short-term film production insurance: BIPOCCredits$25off If you’re based in Canada (excluding Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick), you can enter the code on step 4 of the short-term production insurance portal at this URL: shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com
  • 9. The Independent World of Sound With Alex Shamku

    43:28||Season 2, Ep. 9
    Alex Shamku (he/him) is your go-to indie sound person in Vancouver.  He’s done it all from Run N Gun, Crazy8s, commercials and more. Alex goes into:Mics to use for various environmentsMentoring more folx Understanding spaces that affects soundFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com
  • 8. Showrunning and the Writers’ Room With Damon Vignale

    42:12||Season 2, Ep. 8
    Damon Vignale (he/him) is a writer and showrunner of various shows such as The Murders, Motive, Common Law and more. It is a process where he is fully invested in the whole process to even being on set. Damon speaks about:The logistics of a writers’ roomThe responsibilities of a showrunnerHopes for the future of the writers’ roomFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com