THR Full Oscar Cinematographers Roundtable: Linus Sandgren, Rodrigo Prieto, John Toll, & More!

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Six of the industry's leading cinematographers joined for THR's Oscar Roundtable series, featuring Rodrigo Prieto ('Silence,' 'Passengers'), Linus Sandgren ('La La Land'), John Toll ('Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk'), Charlotte Bruus Christensen ('Fences,' 'The Girl on the Train,'), Bradford Young ('Arrival') and Caleb Deschanel ('Rules Don't Apply').
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[@CinematographyDatabase]

I'm very glad that Bradford Young was a part of this conversation

[@christianguiton6154]

Cinematography Database hello Matt.

[@ProfessaJ]

Can't say I understand everything he said. But I felt like I should aspire to.

[@itaikahari9395]

Cinematography Database meh ofcourse he would have been duh

[@robertburks2126]

Yea, but he had to go there (28:13) on an unrelated question.... why. I cant stand when people have to through some crap into a simple question. Just sad. It was digital vs film, nothing else.

[@robyeone7976]

Digital vs. Film... who cares? There are more important questions to ask.

[@talwenli6720]

Every word spoken by Bradford Young was pure gold.

[@avani0038]

Exactly, he is the smart friend I wish I had. In a, smarter that me but never let's me feel it way. So cool, warm and wise. Always human being first. What a talent!

[@TheSPazCORE]

I think you mean pure bs.

[@taqu]

Yes, he was great. And his work on Arrival was stunning!

[@itaikahari9395]

Talal EL HAMRAOUI dude he is so down to earth and brilliant

[@robertburks2126]

Up till 28:13. Question was Digital vs film, nothing else. More politics. sad.

[@_ethanmc]

The world needs more people like Bradford Young, not concerned with arguing about which toy is better but telling a real story and moving the culture forward.

[@martyfunkhouser4298]

It all felt unnecessary though. It's almost like he was implying you can't do both.

[@_ethanmc]

Marty Funkhouser I think he was implying that the conversation always seems to be about how a movie is being made and not why or what it means.

[@MadMaxFuryRose]

Ethan Megenis-Clarke But he's a cinematographer, not a director or producer or a writer. He could do the best job ever on a movie, but it's still gonna be the director or writer's story. This round table SHOULD BE about how a movie is made. The directors and writers get the WHY questions all the time.

[@eme.261]

"This round table SHOULD BE about how a movie is made. The directors and writers get the WHY questions all the time." No. Just no. A cinematographer is an essential extension of a director. They are the visual translators of the directors' intentions. If they do not understand the WHY, they cannot properly manifest the vision that resides in the mind of the directors. They are visual artists and a great director coupled with a mediocre cinematographer will make a promising, yet mediocre film. Cinematographers wield immense power over what the watcher ends up feeling. Great directors do not choose cinematographers in a happenstance manner. They know that the cinematographer can elevate or destroy their vision. So, cinematographers having a clear vision of the WHY of a film is critically important. By the bye, Bradford Young's no lightweight. He's already considered one of the 20 best cinematographers working in the industry today. Also, all one needs to do is watch Arrival to comprehend what a visual genius the man is.

[@graphstyle]

Deakins would agree with him

[@sherlaneyuen5263]

Linus Sandgren's cinematography in La La Land contributed SO greatly to this magical film. Loved his work!

[@DuncanUdaho67]

Didn't know Thom Yorke was the DP for La La Land. Glad he's expanding his talent.

[@412tt]

LOOOOOOL

[@Maxblind20]

lmao Tom Yorke one step closer from making history.

[@benjitoes]

Bradford Young is an astonishing mind and talent. I loved his two cents on the tired "film vs. digital" argument. It truly is about the intention rather than the technology. Why continue to have this circular argument about the types of tools we use to tell our stories rather than the actual stories and storytellers themselves? I look up to him and his community-centric thoughtfulness, social consciousness, and emotional intelligence. Fantastic roundtable.

[@IsSamLawrence]

When Bradford Young talks, everyone really listens.

[@dutchmilk]

zzzzz

[@lozfalcon]

Finally! I've been waiting for Rodrigo or Chivo to do one of these round tables for years.

[@Hylss]

I am not missing Stephen Galloway, that's for sure. I haven't watched the shorter clips, but I imagine he'll be doing a few of these.

[@benkata]

here come the Roundtables !

[@KRUSTYskates]

My butthole is ready

[@giovannisalinas1672]

KRUSTYskates HAHAHAHAHA

[@fashiondistrict7297]

So proud of my Mexican Rodrigo Prieto!!!! ARRIVA MEXICO

[@abelsincain]

Arriba.

[@EvieMatavelli]

As an actress myself I find this video very helpful. Understanding the purpose behind the camera helps you to prepare for the shot. Emotionally and technically. Bravo! Thank you THR!

[@TheArtistDirector]

I came here for Bradford Young.

[@MulrySquare]

Bradford Young's comment about 'community building' is intriguing.

[@Ifrit3004]

Thanks, this was really good. Also the Hosts are much better than the other guy who always interrupts and changes the topic to something else. I know they have limited time, but I'd rather have them finishing their story than being constantly interrupted, make a quick round at the end instead.

[@Ps3Aaron1]

Silence had great cinematography, looked like a Kurosawa movie.

[@Ps3Aaron1]

The way the Japanese characters ran, the way the christians were framed in the scenes where they are listening to the priests, they are huddled in to a corner of a room reminds me of Seven Samurai.

[@humblepie9906]

Aaron Groombridge I strongly agree!! I saw the movie in theaters and now have it. I always thought it reminded me of a Kurosawa movie like " Seven Samurai " and " Hidden Fortress"

[@SeanFinnegan]

Yes! A full, uninterrupted episode. Love these way more than the breakouts that THR has been doing for all the other roundtables. I hope we get full episodes of those, too.

[@brennenjohnson6616]

I can't choose between Bradford Young and Linus Sandgren for best cinematography for the academy awards. Both of their movies are amazing and look great.

[@itaikahari9395]

Brennen Johnson so torn

[@OKCBasketball]

Bradford's speech just broke me down. coming from seeing Arrival, I would have never thought about the medium that he wants to tell his stories. Full props to him.

[@stanzre]

The Cinematography in Moonlight, La La Land and Arrival are Just Magnificent ... I Haven't Seen Billy's long Walk Though ....

[@thomaslubig953]

SO glad the other host is not hosting this one. This one was actually bearable cause of that

[@GROOVYEG]

Denis Villeneuve inspires every person he works with! his vision is always so inspired.

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

Seamus McGarvey did an amazing job in Nocturnal Animals.

[@MickeyValenz]

loved this. It's wonderful to get insight into the minds of these extremely talented artists. Also, it's fun to tally how much they all say ''you know''

[@jonathancolon297]

Thank you #THR for insight into the world of cinematographers. It's rare to find an interview with 6 fantastic artists talking about their current field of work and I really appreciate it!

[@superflyTv94]

So did y'all seriously not contact James Laxton (Moonlight)? Bet.

[@imalwayshungry100]

Jamel Smith that's what I was thinking!

[@aeivivi]

huge miss

[@imalwayshungry100]

Jamel Smith what movie do you want to win best picture? And what film do you think will win?

[@jacksongondo6166]

MoviezfN I know you didn't ask me, but I want La la Land to win but I think Moonlight might get it.

[@imalwayshungry100]

Jackson Gondo I hope MOONLIGHT gets it!

[@HugoPavi2]

Best shot films of 2016 were easily Moonlight, Arrival, & The Handmaiden (haven't seen Silence yet). Either James Laxton or Bradford Young should be taking home the Oscar

[@iansmart4158]

BRADFORD YOUNG!!!!!!!!

[@itaikahari9395]

Ian Smart ok

[@FrancoisDressler]

John Toll is very underrated.

[@bonzoforlife]

Underrated? He won two Oscars...

[@vesocsm]

i guess editors won't go on camera :D

[@camchangfilms]

bradford is such a cool dude

[@meyerwolfsheim]

They should have Emmanuel Lubezki in every cinematographer round table just for the hell of it

[@jessedampolo]

They most likely call him every year and he declines, he doesn't do much press.

[@itaikahari9395]

Meyer Wolfsheim you mean Deakins

[@necroyoli08]

@@itaikahari9395 No; he means Lubezki

[@kingdak]

Great conversation! I felt Bradford's words resonated with me on a deeper level. It is so important to bring "you" to your work and effort. Not Just your technical knowledge or experience but the fabric of who you are should be sewn into the work. Spoken like a artist who has explored the depth of his own character.

[@jessedampolo]

Bradford Young agrees, the whole time

[@TishieMcTashie]

I've been binge-watching these roundtable videos for the last few days, they're great (apart from the interrupting!!!)

[@blakebard]

Thank you. These people are so important in films. Please more of them. Moonlight D.P. rocked the cam!

[@ryanfoley123]

Talented cinematographers all, but Larry Fong should be there.

[@bluminhio]

You can say what you want about BvS but it had one of the best Cinematograpy of the year + score as well by the way Hans Zimmer always gets snubed

[@guysimchony309]

bluminhio are you kidding? He's been nominated loads of times and deservedly won for The Lion King

[@bluminhio]

Guy Simchony exactly ! one win for lion king more than 20 years ago ! at this time he should have 3 at least

[@moisesamarquez]

Benish Ben Sure maybe the film wasn't story wise the best, but you can't deny the visual perfection it was.

[@guysimchony309]

bluminhio Mate it's by the year of the film. For example, I loved the Interstellar score, but I thought Grand Budapest Hotel was a good choice as well. I loved the Inception score, but the Social Network score was phenomenal too. (BTW both of those Zimmer scores got nominations)And I think you can't say that someone 'always gets snubbed' when they've been nominated multiple times and even won once.

[@lordmoist1337]

Haha, they spelled Linus San(d)gren's name wrong in the start of the video.

[@smackdaddy9802]

Bradford Young speaks in gold.

[@rome8180]

It's refreshing not to have Galloway here ruining the flow of the conversation.

[@PHlophe]

I am here for Bradford

[@Scamspam]

Would you stop misspelling Sandgren's name in every other pop-up frame lol

[@DaSpenceMence]

I just wanna hang out with Bradford Young now.

[@LouSolverson1]

upload the director's one plss

[@DiegoProgressive]

Rodrigo Prieto is another magnificent mexican cinematographer hats off to him

[@Empathywriter]

Charlotte Bruus Christensen was the DP for Far From The Madding Crowd w/Carey Mulligan, and her work on that film is the sole reason I wanted to learn about cinematography, and started paying attention to cinematographers.

[@willynelsn5874]

I want "silence" to win best cinematography

[@Pivot-Shorts]

Been looking forward to these!

[@ProfessaJ]

This is an awesome discussion. Would love to see more cinematographers talk!

[@moisesamarquez]

These are on of the highlights of the end and new year

[@JakeG-gp4qt]

Sandgren should easily take home the Oscar. If not him, it'll be Prierto.

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

Bradford Young is a special soul.

[@sipincp1]

I've got a test to study for but hey might as well take a 1 hour break. Thanks for this

[@chucho_qmp]

Damn, Caleb sure looks exactly like his daughters - huge, expressive eyes.

[@pierreazar_dp]

I watched all of the cinematography round table they are great but i wish you asked them more about technical stuff how they lit a specific scene and stuff like that

[@raulgama2579]

Seamus McGarvey (Nocturnal Animals) and James Laxton (Moonlight) huge miss

[@SukiSiahUh777]

I'm glad the other cinematographers video was more than just 'film vs digital debate', this really got annoying. Bradford young is right, it's about the art and using whatever you have to do so.

[@Biring1]

Donnersmark is famous for The Lives of Others, not The Tourist..

[@voyance4elle]

I wish the male interviewer wouldn't have interrupted them so quickly at the beginning and I wish they would have asked them more personal questions like "What movie made you want to work with movies?", or "What movie did you see recently that made you go 'I would have loved to work on that project'?" "When did you know that you'd want to become a cinematographer?" People share so much about themselves when they talk about what they love :D next time skip the 'gigital vs film'- question for more personal stuff ;)

[@liquidxtasy]

Bradford Young is amazing

[@alexesteh]

Charlotte Bruus Christensen is also shooting Molly's Game. Exciting.

[@Kgosi113]

Is it just me or does Rodrigo Prieto look like David O'Russell?

[@Themineman101]

When is the composer roundtable coming?

[@abhishekchakravorty234]

Thank you The Hollywood Reporter.

[@jcorcoles1]

can everyone else move to another room and just let bradford young speak

[@sajan14]

loved it. loved it. Thank you THR. Thank you KZbin.

[@whatsugh]

Beautiful set this year.

[@RSousa-ru7xi]

if you print a movie that was shot digitally on a 35mm copy does it get as grainy as movie shot on film?

[@PHlophe]

Romuald , what do you mean print ? a snapshot of the film or what .

[@RSousa-ru7xi]

Lechiffresix six to make a copy on celluloid

[@pheonixd2]

I wanted natasha braier

[@fto5935]

Absolutely but the acadamy only pays attention to the cinematography of potential best pictures...

[@fto5935]

I know. But it's the Oscar's roundtable and thus representive for the acadamy. I fear that small or controversial movies won't be considered. Of course it's subjective to a certain extend but the following two have to be on this table: Planetarium and The Neon Demon

[@TheTomtah]

So when are they uploading the interesting stuff like actors and diretors roundtables ?

[@vickiemily9432]

Am only 21, but I'm going to have grey hair by the time the next roundtable comes out! Where are they?!

[@ericastreet6589]

This is awesome! Thank you!

[@anonomous59]

So that's Zooey Deschanel's dad?

[@lorenzohenriquez6201]

ricky.mg Yes hes the father of Zoey and Emily

[@as12er5]

Linus should easily walk away with the Oscar.

[@itaikahari9395]

Aegon Targeryan yeah Vittorio and Deakins were in the off-season

[@desirereleased3423]

Aegon Targeryan Arrival was short better imo

[@krunchielloyd]

Please get more cinematographers on the show.

[@zocodE]

You forgot Sozo Jaxon ! Google Black Aceldama Web series !

[@deckofcards87]

Many DPs who should've been at this table.

[@dirxtope]

Timeless Bradford had a great message...

[@galindoof]

Great hosts!

[@theoNGfirst]

Rodrigo Prieto shut up with your Silence Masterpiece!!!

[@itaikahari9395]

theoNGfirst seriously he should shut up

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Do they provide budgets for experimenting while not on assignment? Editors, facials and skin jobs.

[@jawhn1]

wheres the full episode of the director's one?

[@ghostofkenny]

Rodrigo Prieto appears to be doing a low-key Christopher Walken impression.

[@clawhammr666]

Very interesting stuff, great moderators.

[@CINENIMUS]

Really wish the Bradford Young guy could have kept it to cinematography only thats the 5mins of my life I am not getting back…

[@itaikahari9395]

This is all i need

[@avani0038]

So first, where is James Laxton? And next, why: "& more"? So the amazing female cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christenson and the black cinematographer who is probably the best one nominated this year, Bradford Young, are just, "& more"? Honestly people , this is an example what is wrong with this business!

[@assylkhanmeldebek5040]

Thanks 👍👍

[@KingGh0st_o]

I want to work with Bradford so bad he have a soul

[@MsJilsephonie]

Roger Dickens???

[@wedisegen]

The female host looked as if she was struggling to stay awake the whole interview.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

what is Moonlight?

[@itaikahari9395]

teenie beenie CHIRON!!!!!

[@joakimwijken]

Finally!

[@catherineclark3495]

love love

[@graphstyle]

… & more??

[@prabhuja7554]

Looks fake green mat kinda in closeups 😂

[@leonun]

20:00

[@ThePrimordialChronicles]

Why the fuck girl on the train guy is in here?

[@twheeler1980]

They have to fill all of the seats. Cinematographers are incredibly busy.

[@marciocouto3543]

where da fuck is Lubezki??

[@tareqameer]

We really need to move on from Film vs Digital, its the same discussion every single year

[@mike944]

If you have OCD don't look at the blonde's hands through the entire video.