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Cinemapodgrapher

Lucas Tomoana, Hannah Ariotti, Josh Calder

Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on the craft and production of film and television, regularly featuring established directors, cinematographers, camera operators, and other behind-the-scenes professionals with notable credits. Suitable pitches include award-recognized filmmakers, technical production specialists, authors of industry-focused books, and experienced crew members with major film or television credits; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include prominent professionals connected to major studio productions and acclaimed series.

Metrics

Episodes: 162

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 70.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

lucastomoana@gmail.com

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Host

Lucas Tomoana - Working film-industry professional and cinematography specialist with experience as a camera operator; co-host of the show.

Hannah Ariotti - Working film-industry professional and co-host focused on the people, craft, and production processes behind film and television.

Josh Calder - Working film-industry professional who serves as host, producer, and editor, with a focus on the craft and practical realities of filmmaking.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Substantial professional experience in film or television, with recognized credits as a director, cinematographer, camera operator, writer-director, technician, or other key production specialist. Strong candidates typically bring major studio or acclaimed independent credits, distinctive technical expertise, or a notable book or career achievement.
Required Achievements:  
Major film or television credits, Award nominations or other industry recognition, Work with prominent directors, studios, or productions, Authorship of an industry-focused book, Leadership of technically demanding or high-profile productions

Recent Guest Discussions

Mitch Dubin - Camera Operating, Visual Storytelling Through Movement, Collaboration With Directors And Dolly Grips, Protecting Actor Performances, And Operating On Major Spielberg Productions.

Brynn Chainey - Independent Filmmaking, Developing A Distinctive Creative Voice, Writing, Collaboration, Authenticity, And Producing An Ambitious Feature On A Limited Shooting Schedule.

Gustav Danielsson - Cinematography, Visual Language, Naturalistic Lighting, Vintage Anamorphic Lenses, Collaboration With Directors, And Designing Action And Fantasy Sequences.

Peter McCaffrey - Second-unit And Main-unit Collaboration, Action Cinematography, Visual Continuity, Production Planning, Team Building, And Matching Another Cinematographer's Visual Language.

Recent Topics

Film, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Film Production, Camera Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Mitch Dubin SOC: Steven Spielberg's A Camera Operator

September 21, 2026

What does it take to earn Steven Spielberg's trust behind the camera and keep it for nearly three decades? Mitch Dubin SOC has operated 18 films for Spielberg, including Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, Munich, Catch Me If You Can and West Side Story. In this episode, Mitch takes us inside the craft of camera operating at its highest level. He shares how he developed his instinct for framing, why the relationship between an operator and dolly grip is so important, how the camera can prot...

Rabbit Trap and Independent Filmmaking with Writer Director Bryn Chainey

September 07, 2026

What happens when you stop waiting for permission and just make the film? Writer-director Brynn Chainey joins Josh Calder to unpack the journey behind his debut feature Rabbit Trap, starring Dev Patel. From years spent making short films to finding the collaborators who truly connected with his strange, atmospheric vision, Brynn shares how the independently made film eventually found its way to Sundance and Focus Features. They talk candidly about finding your voice as a filmmaker, the strugg...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with Cinematographer Gustav Danielsson FSF

August 13, 2026

How do you create something new inside one of the most recognisable worlds in television? This week, Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO sits down with Emmy nominated cinematographer Gustav Danielsson FSF, whose work spans You the Living, Black Mirror, The Glass Dome and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Gustav takes us from his beginnings studying architecture in Sweden to collaborating with Roy Andersson, shooting the acclaimed Black Mirror episode San Junipero, before diving deep into the cinematogr...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Cinemapodgrapher?

Cinemapodgrapher is hosted by Lucas Tomoana and Hannah Ariotti. Its publicly listed email is lucastomoana@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cinemapodgrapher?

The publicly listed email for Cinemapodgrapher: lucastomoana@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Cinemapodgrapher have?

Podseeker estimates Cinemapodgrapher reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cinemapodgrapher?

Cinemapodgrapher typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial professional experience in film or television, with recognized credits as a director, cinematographer, camera operator, writer-director, technician, or other key production specialist. Strong candidates typically bring major studio or acclaimed independent credits, distinctive technical expertise, or a notable book or career achievement. Common among recent guests: Major film or television credits; Award nominations or other industry recognition; Work with prominent directors, studios, or productions. Recent guests include Mitch Dubin, Brynn Chainey, and Gustav Danielsson.

How hard is it to get booked on Cinemapodgrapher?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Cinemapodgrapher cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Film Production, and Camera Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

lucastomoana@gmail.com

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