Suggests: Leading a Creative Partnership with Your Cinematographer with Tal Lazar

In Advisor Studio sessions, film and television industry professionals share field experiences and insights into their specific areas of craft, including writing, directing and producing for TV and film. 

Join Sundance Collab for an inspiring Advisor Studio with award-winning cinematographer and educator Tal Lazar, as he dives into key insights from his book, Cinematography Beyond Technique.

With over 20 years behind the camera and 15 years mentoring filmmakers at top institutions like AFI, Columbia, and Sundance Collab, Lazar brings a powerful, story-driven approach to visual storytelling. In this session, he’ll share how to build a truly collaborative relationship with your cinematographer—one that enhances your creative vision and brings your story to life.​

In this interactive 60-minute session, Lazar will share practical methods directors can use to lead creative collaborations with their cinematographers, regardless of their technical expertise. You’ll learn to find subtext in a scene, link it to effective visual…