How I made it (Somehow) by Gaetano Ghiura
I love three things in life: football, food and film. I am Gaetano Ghiura, an Italian writer-director-producer, and I know from personal experience how difficult it is to navigate the audiovisual industry. Therefore here in this podcast, we will talk with industry professionals to explore their careers and learn from their struggles and experiences, to understand how they, somehow, made it.
Director of Photography on iconic series such as Game of Thrones, The Crown, House of the Dragon, and Sherlock, Fabian Wagner has shaped some of the most recognisable imagery in modern television. In this episode, he reflects on his journey, the craft behind large-scale international productions, and the challenge of creating a distinct visual language that moves seamlessly between epic battles and intimate, character-driven drama.
Episode 2 – Maja Diedenhofen: of How She, Somehow, Went from Outsider to working on Major Films
Maja Diedenhofen has gone from being an outsider to an insider of the film industry, working as the Cast & Music Liaison, Assistant to the Producer and Director, and as a First assistant Director in big movies such as Maria – directed by Pablo Larraín, EO – Oscar nominee and directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, and Conclave – winner of the BAFTA and Oscar, directed by Edward Berger.
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Episode 3 – Nicolás Lejtreger: How He, Somehow, Made It Behind the Lens
The director of photography uruguayan Nicolás Lejtreger tells the story of her journey from Montevideo to London, working in over 15 countries, including commercials, music videos, documentaries, and film narrative. Tells the story of the challenges faced in order to build an international career, and the importance of collaboration and how to create evocative images in any format.
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Episode 4 – Beatriz Amaral Teixeira: of How She, Somehow, Built the Visual Language of Blockbusters
As the Visualization Editor at Framestore, Beatriz Amaral Teixeira helps define the visual language of some of the greatest films of Hollywood — from Deadpool & Wolverine and Barbie a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Matrix Resurrections His ability to combine technical, creative and visual storytelling makes it a key figure in the processes of pre-and post-production of the great blockbuster international.
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Episode 5 – Anna Sørrig: of How She, Somehow, Went from Commercials to Fiction Filmmaking
Young but already established as a Danish film director, Anna Sørrig has built his career in the world of advertising, sign, projects for big brands like Mcdonald's and working with the production house of the Holy Ravioli. In this episode, tells how to toggle your work in the field of advertising as a director of fiction, sharing his path, the creative challenges and the search for a personal voice in the media landscape and the contemporary.
Ep. 6 – Fabian Wagner: Lighting the Epic — From Game of Thrones to The Crown
Director of photography series iconic Game of Thrones, The Crown, House of the Dragon and Sherlock, Fabian Wagner has given shape to some of the most recognizable of the modern TV. In this episode, tells the story of her path, the work behind the major international productions, and the challenge of building a unique visual language between the epic battles, and dramas africa.
Episode 7 – Charlie Williams: Crafting Truths Inside British Factual Storytelling
Charlie Williams is a producer and director with a long experience in television documentaries for Channel 5, ITV and BBC. In this episode, he tells us about his journey in the world of factual, the challenges of telling stories, real and complex, and how it combines the skills of journalism and creative to create engaging programs and high-impact.