New Episodes of ASC Clubhouse Conversations Launch

The ASC was founded in 1919 to advance the art of cinematography, and our popular Clubhouse Conversations interview series is one of several outreach initiatives to connect filmmakers and fans alike with some of the top creative talents in the industry.

Moderated by ASC members, the in-depth discussions in each episode explores the cinematographer’s experience on a recent project, and, in some instances, includes their key collaborators. In past episodes, these additional guests have included Emerald Fennell, Eva Longoria, Sophia Coppola, Spike Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Siân Heder, Lee Daniels and David Fincher.

ASC Clubhouse Conversations are accessible on the American Cinematographer website for free and announced via our social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, and Instagram).

Our new season bowed with episodes on director Tim Burton's horror-comedy sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (a continuation of his stylish 1988 classic) shot by Haris Zambarloukos, BSC, GSC; and the hit sci-fi horror sequel Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez and shot by Galo Olivares.

Serving as interviewers were ASC President Shelly Johnson and Patrick Cady, ASC, respectively.

Several upcoming episodes were recorded live at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, including discussions on the period biographical drama Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín and shot by Ed Lachman, ASC; and the sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two, shot by Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS and directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Serving as interviewers were Caleb Daschanel, ASC and Wally Pfister, ASC, respectively.

Produced by ASC general manager Delphine Figueras and directed and edited by Alex Beatty, the Coversations series earned a Bronze Telly Award in the Online Series: Education and Discovery category. (Details)

Episodes go live as they are completed, with a scheduled release of one or two per week.

You’ll find all episodes of Clubhouse Conversations here.