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CSC Insight: Jeremy Benning csc

Jeremy Benning talks about his career path and tells the story of coming out in the industry and the importance of being a role model to others in the LGBTQ community. Sometimes, making a spec reel and passion project is the key to taking your work to the next level. Embrace the uncertainty of the film business and know that the next opportunity is always around the corner, even when dealt with disappointments. Don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions from your team and be comfortable with knowing when to let go of the small stuff.

CSC Insight: Alan Poon csc

Alan Poon dives deep into the topics of imposter syndrome, diversity within the film industry, role models and the importance of mentorship.

CSC Insight: Bobby Shore csc

Bobby Shore talks about the realities of breaking into the industry, the importance of seeing the crew as humans first and the forks in the road ahead and how to prepare for them.

CSC Insight: Zoe Dirse csc

Zoe Dirse csc recalls the lack of women in the industry when she started her career and takes a deeper look into the female gaze. Listen to some of her great advice on imposter syndrome and how to create your own opportunities towards becoming a cinematographer!

CSC Insight: Jordan Oram Associate Member

Jordan Oram, Associate Member discusses his career path, lessons learned along the way and the creation of Higher Hire, whose goal is to create direct pathways and opportunities for underrepresented talent to develop the tools, knowledge and networks necessary to build a successful career in production.

CSC Insight: Tom Comet Associate Member

Drone pilot and Associate Member Tom Comet discusses his perspective on drone work for commercials and episodic television. Tom’s team is based in the Toronto area. Since early on, Tom has always had a keen interest in aviation, innovation and robotics, so the drone/UAV world was a perfect fit. He has been piloting drones since […]

CSC Insight: Maya Bankovic csc

Cinematographer Maya Bankovic csc shares the story of how her path from making films with her sister as a kid lead to seeking out film festival audiences, shooting documentaries and then levelling up into the world of commercials, music videos and union work in long format filmmaking. Contact her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayabankovic/

CSC Insight: James Klopko csc

Cinematographer James Klopko csc discusses his career path and how to stay inspired. Contact him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesklopko View the full playlist on the CSC YouTube Channel and Subscribe!

Insight Series: Kari Hollend, Producer | Film Industry Advice

Canadian Producer Kari Hollend has over 20 years of production experience. Kari has some amazing insights into the film and commercial industry offering great advice for DPs and filmmakers.

CSC Insight: Vinit Borrison, Associate Member

This new series of member interviews provides inspirational advice on career paths in cinematography or filmmaking through various approaches and levels of production for all cinematographers aspiring and veterans alike. Using examples of their work, members will be featured each month over the coming year. Many thanks to Jason Han, Associate Member for developing and […]