Cinematographer Jason McCormick + Assistant Director Francisco Ortiz, moderated by Cinematographer Maceo Bishop

Film Roundtable

Film Roundtable is thrilled to welcome Cinematographer Jason McCormick (Olivia Wilde’s Book Smart, and Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer) + Assistant Director Francisco Ortiz (Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, and Martin Scorcese’s The Wolf of Wall Street) Jason + Francisco recently teamed up on the Ryan Murphy anthology drama Feud; Capote vs. the Swans. This project was directed by the inimitable Gus Van Sant.

The conversation is thoughtfully moderated by Cinematographer Maceo Bishop.

Jason and Francisco share their story of collaborating for the first time on this beautiful series and the partnership that took shape as well as the gift of a new found friendship. They both share their journey on how they made their way up the path of success in this not so easy business which was marked by relentless hard work, incredible mentors/teachers and a passion for learning.

Tune in to hear Jason + Francisco's insights on their respective crafts. This episode offers a glimpse into the world of a talented cinematographer and a top notch assistant director and the dedication it takes to excel in the film industry.

Enjoy!!

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