Mike Battle
January 31, 2022
Red Carpet Rookies
In this episode, we’re joined by one of the world’s greatest Cinematographers, Jeff Cronenweth. Born into the film business, he grafted his way through the rungs of the camera department and music video scene of the 1990s, until he got the call from David Fincher to take the reins of Fight Club. From there it’s been a run of legendary movies including, One Hour Photo and Gone Girl, as well as The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo both of which he picked up Oscar nominations.
What you’ll learn from Jeff:
- Jeff’s opinion on whether film school is still necessary
- Whether music videos are still useful starting grounds for DPs
- How Jeff get imposter syndrome on Fight Club
- What it’s like to work with Aaron Sorkin
- How does the DP Director relationship work
- Jeff’s opinion on the film fanboys that constantly copy the ‘Fincher/Cronwneth aesthetic!’
- Whether Jeff has taught David Fincher anything
- What a day of prep is like for Fincher and Jeff
And of course in our quick-fire: Jeff’s no 1 piece of advice, favourite film, book to read, person to work with, and more.
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