How Severance Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné Created Its Visual Style

Sep 16, 2025

Cinematography is more than capturing light — it’s shaping how audiences feel and perceive a story. In this insightful interview with Emmy‑winning cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné, she breaks down how visual choices define the unsettling, emotionally charged world of Severance.  

“We can give Clint Eastwood his lens.”
— Jessica Lee Gagné on choosing the perfect lenses and stops to tell story through image quality and feel.  

In her approac...

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The Cinematography of The Pitt: Johanna Coelho Interview

Apr 11, 2025

In this insightful Filmmaker U interview, award‑winning cinematographer Johanna Coelho shares how collaboration at every stage of production can elevate a project’s visual language and storytelling. (Watch the full interview on YouTube)  

“Cinematography is as much about listening and adapting as it is about lighting and lenses.”
— Johanna Coelho on building trust between departments.

Coelho’s approach to The Pitt demonstrates that impactf...

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