ep.42 Alexa Wolf: "The Gathering"

Learn how DoP Alexa Wolf uses her skills to create socially focused visual storytelling on the set of “The Gathering”.

Like many Directors of Photography, Alexa Wolf came to cinematography, in New York City after working in camera, grip & electric departments. Now she’s a DoP on narrative features and commercial projects, with a focus on supporting womens’ and #LGBTQ stories.

She photographed a short for the 2019 Brooklyn Film Festival titled “The Gathering” looking at how women have been marginalized in the film industry, gaining more light recently amidst the #MeToo movement. In this episode, @kampjames spoke with @awolfdp about the short she lensed for the 2019 @brooklynfilmfestival directed by @emilyelizabeth_thomas.

Today’s Guest: Alexa Wolf http://www.alexawolf.com/ @awolfdp

Host & Producer: Jim Kamp http://polychromemedia.com/jameskamp/

Special Thanks: @theicfc @cinematographersxx @edenmart11 @icglocal600 @american_cinematographer @cinemavisionrentals @alexander_creatives @zeisscinematographyamericas @zeisscinematography

Watch “The Gathering” at brooklynfilmfestival.org/thegathering @brooklynfilmfestival

The Gathering Cast: @chanellyo @chelseawattsny @elizabethwardland & Caroline Hewitt

The Gathering Crew: directed by: @emilyelizabeth_thomas prod. company: @derbycontent ep: @rebeccaniles agency: @tbwachiatny ecd’s: @juliaaaguliaaa @amylferguson_ agency producer: @saraharoldson line producers: @lizzie.shapiro & Madeleine Askwith dp: @awolfdp ad: @bombshelljungle pd: @euge_c costume: @logordon_ ( assist by @bradydrose ) edit: @stephania.dulowski / @exileedit color: @jennymontgomery / @company_3 vfx: @admgreenberg sound mix: Craig Logiudice / @soundloungeny audio post producer: @laurenemullen ep for sound lounge: @beccabombs post producer: @charlottedelon teaser mix: @robdifondi bts & promo photos: @jingyulin_