How the DP Behind MONSTER, BULLETPROOF & THE WATERBOY Became One of Hollywood’s Most Insightful Storytellers

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Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

Noam Kroll

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Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.

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Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.

TV & Film

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How the DP Behind MONSTER, BULLETPROOF & THE WATERBOY Became One of Hollywood’s Most Insightful Storytellers

Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

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1 week ago

How the DP Behind MONSTER, BULLETPROOF & THE WATERBOY Became One of Hollywood’s Most Insightful Storytellers

In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Bernstein, ASC - the legendary cinematographer behind films like Monster, Bulletproof, and The Waterboy - to explore his extraordinary journey from BBC-trained writer/director to one of Hollywood’s most insightful visual storytellers.

We discuss Steven’s unconventional path into cinematography, how he developed his philosophy of the “20 languages of cinema,” and why he believes most screenwriting rules hold filmmakers back rather than push them forward.

Topics covered include:

How Steven transitioned from the BBC to shooting studio features
The craft lessons he learned working on Monster and major studio comedies
Why he rejects rigid screenwriting formulas in favor of cinematic “grammar”
Understanding the 20 languages of cinema: composition, editing, sound, and more
How filmmakers can avoid being pigeonholed creatively or professionally
Building a sustainable career by mastering both story and image

Links from the show:

Steven Bernstein – Instagram

Steven Bernstein – IMDb

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