Episode 77

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7th Feb 2025

Nosferatu Director, Robert Eggers + Cinematographer, Jarin Blaschke moderated by Cinematographer, Rodrigo Prieto

On our latest roundtable, we host a conversation between Nosferatu director Robert Eggers and the film's cinematographer, Jarin Blaschke. Moderated by one of our fav's, Rodrigo Prieto.

The three begin by discussing their approach to visual storytelling, focusing on blocking, shot design, and the level of precision required to craft Nosferatu’s haunting imagery. Rodrigo leads a thoughtful exploration of Robert and Jarin’s long-standing creative partnership, tracing its evolution from their early collaborations to their latest work.

The conversation delves into the balance between control and spontaneity, in their filmmaking process, as well as the discipline needed to achieve striking, meticulously composed visuals. Highlights include reflections on their shared cinematic influences, the interplay of light and shadow in shaping mood, and the technical and artistic decisions that brought some of the film’s most memorable moments to life.

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Film Roundtable
Film Roundtable is an open exploration with celebrated industry professionals to discuss the filmmaking process and to consider the path forward in the post COVID world.
Film Roundtable was to created as space for artists in the industry to talk openly and freely about what is present for them at this unprecedented moment in time. Most of us have found ourselves, until just recently, in a sort of worldwide, collective pause. We have had an abundance of time to be quiet, to go inside ourselves, to listen, but most importantly to imagine the change we want to see in our own lives and careers as well as for the collective as a whole. A quality of life greater not just for ourselves but for all. As image makers, many of us with voices that are heard around the world, to really begin to envision how we use our platform, our art, to create change for a greater good; a kinder and more just world.