Episodes

June 10, 2021

20: “Shiva Baby” DP Maria Rusche

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Maria Rusche about the SXSW 2020 select “Shiva Baby.” Maria has shot 2 seasons of the Showtime series “Couples Therapy” and is about to deb…
June 3, 2021

19: “Halston” DP Tim Ives, ASC

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Tim Ives, ASC about the new Netflix series “Halston.” New to Netflix, “Halston” tells the story of a man who leverages his single, invented …
May 27, 2021

18: “Bridgerton” DP Jeffrey Jur, ASC

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jeffrey Jur, ASC about the hit Netflix series "Bridgerton." Jeffery is a very prolific DP having shot the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing” as w…
May 20, 2021

17: “Don’t Peek” DP Julian Terry

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with writer, director and cinematographer Julian Terry about his film “Don’t Peek.” Nominated for the SXSW Grand Jury Award, “Don’t Peek” follows a young woman …
May 13, 2021

16: “Them” DP Checco Varese, ASC

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Checco Varese, ASC about the new Amazon series “Them.” In this fascinating conversation, Checco talks about his path from being an architec…
May 6, 2021

15: "I Would've Loved You” (Jake Hoot ft. Kelly Clarkson) DP Jack Schurman

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Jack Schurman about the Jake Hoot and Kelly Clarkson music video “I Would’ve Loved You.” Jake has DP'd a few shows including “Unnatural Sele…
April 29, 2021

14: “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” DP Jenna Rosher

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with Jenna Rosher about DP'ing the new documentary “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry.” In this new Apple TV+ show we get an intimate look at Billie Ei…
April 22, 2021

13: “Boys State” DP Thorsten Theilow

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Thorsten Theilow about the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning documentary “Boys State.” The documentary follows a thousand 17-year-old boys …
April 15, 2021

12: “Assassins” DP John Benam

Welcome back to the Frame & Reference Podcast, this week Kenny talks with two time Emmy winner John Benam about the documentary “Assassins.” “Assassins” is an account of the two women convicted of assassinating Kim Jong-un's…
April 8, 2021

11: “Together Together” DP Frank Barrera

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with “Together Together” cinematographer Frank Barrera. You might have seen Franks work on shows like “Reno 911!”, “Children’s Hospital”, “The Mindy Project” an…
April 2, 2021

10: “Users” DP Bennett Cerf

On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with "Users" cinematographer Bennett Cerf. “Users” is a documentary that explores how humanity expresses itself with technology and the intended and unintend…
March 25, 2021

9: “Searchers” DPs Daniel Claridge & Martin Dicicco

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographers Daniel Claridge & Martin Dicicco about the documentary "Searchers." To learn more about Daniel & Martin, check out their IMDb pages below: …
March 18, 2021

8: “Lenox Hill” DP Bryant Fisher

This week on the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Bryant Fisher about his work on the Netflix documentary “Lenox Hill.” This documentary series give viewers an intimate look at the lives of four do…
March 11, 2021

7: "Rebel Hearts" Production Team

Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast! This week Kenny talks with Director Pedro Kos, Producer Judy Korin, Animator Una Lorenzen and DP Emily Topper about the Sundance documentary "Rebel Hearts." The fi…
March 4, 2021

6: “Son of Monarchs” DP Alejandro Mejia

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Alejandro Mejia about the Alfred P. Sloan Prize winning Sundance film "Son of Monarchs." Utilizing the Arri ALEXA Mini, anamorphic glass and…
Feb. 25, 2021

5: “At The Ready” DP & Director Maisie Crow

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with Maisie Crow about her documentary “At The Ready.” Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at this years Sundance Film Festival, “At The Ready” follows a group of…
Feb. 18, 2021

4: “9-1-1: Lone Star" DP Andy Strahorn

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Andy Strahorn about his work on “9-1-1: Lone Star.” Originally from Australia, Andy has worked on numerous shows including episode of “Fear…
Feb. 11, 2021

3: “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" DP Tobias Schliessler, ASC

On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Tobias Schliessler, ASC about the new Netflix film "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom." Tobias has quite the filmography including “Beauty and the B…
Feb. 1, 2021

2: "Nomadland" DP Josh Richards

Welcome back to the Frame & Reference Podcast. This week join Kenny for his conversation with cinematographer Josh Richards as they talk about Josh's latest film "Nomadland." In 2019, Josh was nominated for a ASC Spotlight a…
Jan. 29, 2021

1: "Fatman" DP Johnny Derango

Welcome to the Frame & Reference Podcast! In each episode cinematographer Kenny McMillan talks to working Cinematographers about their influences, interests, traditions, and techniques, centered around the project they've mo…