Loani Arman sits down with Mandy Walker AM ACS ASC, the Oscar nominated cinematographer behind Elvis, Hidden Figures, Mulan and Tracks, and the first woman to lead the American Society of Cinematographers in its 106 year history.

Mandy talks about breaking into camera departments when few women were there, the mentors who backed her, and why wants to open doors for other women in camera.

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Listen to hear Mandy discuss:

  • The mentors who championed her in her early career
  • How she builds collaborative sets between departments
  • The story-led way she prepares for a shoot, while being ready to pivot when things change on the day
  • How she approached scenes in Elvis to allow the actors space to perform
  • Why she isn't scared of AI, and what remains fundamentally human about cinematography


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Further information about Mandy Walker AM ACS ASC:

  • Mandy's website: https://www.mandywalkerdp.com
  • Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandywalkerdp/?hl=en
  • Mandy on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0907999


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This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by Loani Arman.

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