The Wandering DP Podcast

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 - Life Off Set with Devin Mann & Jon Bregel The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another episode. This time Jon sits down with Devin Mann, founder of Iconic Talent Agency, who has spent decades representing cinematographers, production designers and creative talent across film, television, commercials and music videos. The conversation skips the success story and goes straight to what it actually costs to keep going in this business: resilience, loss, burnout, and the financial reality of freelance life. Lots of honest takeaways from this one. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Life Off Set is hosted by Jon Bregel, a filmmaker, coach, and the founder of Nourish. The series explores the habits, relationships, mindset shifts and personal work that make long-term filmmaking careers possible. If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below. Free email course, the Filmmakers Wellness Roadmap: thenourish.community Filmmaker Reset Circle and free 15-minute alignment call: members.thenourish.community Email: [email protected] Featured Guest – Devin Mann Website: Iconic Instagram: @iconictalentagency The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 – Life Off Set w/ Devin Mann (Founder of Iconic) & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 - Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another great episode.  This time Jon sits down with the cinematographer duo Persona and Khalid Mohtaseb. The episode centers around the idea of building a creative life as a team and the positive and negative trade offs that come with working as a partnership.  Lots of great takeaways from this conversation. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Persona Website: Persona Instagram: @___persona._ The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 – Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 - Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel In this episode of the Wandering DP podcast, host Jon Bregel engages in a deep conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema about the often overlooked aspects of filmmaking, including networking, personal wellness, and the importance of maintaining a balanced life while pursuing a creative career.  They discuss the significance of building genuine relationships in the industry, the challenges of managing travel and fitness, and the necessity of setting boundaries to protect one’s mental health. Chema shares his journey into filmmaking, the impact of travel on creativity, and strategies for overcoming self-doubt and comparison in a competitive field. Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Jon Chema Website: Jon Chema Instagram: @jchema The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 – Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel In this Life Offset episode, John Bregel sits down with cinematographer Jared Levy for a wide-ranging conversation about what actually shapes a cinematographer’s creative voice and most of it happens away from set. Jared breaks down the DP’s role into three pillars: image-making, managerial, and political. While technical skill is table stakes at a certain level, he argues that the real differentiator is everything you bring from your lived experience. You can’t recreate emotion on screen if you haven’t felt the full depth of those emotions yourself. The conversation covers the tension between chasing what’s visually trendy versus creating from genuine self-exploration, why the best director-DP relationships are rooted in something closer to love than professional convenience, and how to actually listen to that quiet inner voice on set that’s telling you something isn’t right. Jared also gets into the practical reality of saying no to work, compartmentalizing commercial jobs versus narrative passion projects, and why incremental success built on long-term relationships matters more than chasing any single career-changing opportunity. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Jared Levy Website: Jared Levy Instagram: @jared_levy The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 - Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield and Jon Bregel In this episode, cinematographer Peter Hadfield sits down with Jon Bregel for an honest conversation about what it means to build a sustainable creative life in film. It’s less about the gear and more about the human behind the lens: the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness required to last in an industry that rarely slows down. Enjoy! Life Off Set – Jon Bregel Jon Bregel has come on board to host a new series on the podcast called “Life Off Set”.  He is a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of the Nourish community. Jon has been on the podcast twice previously and now he is taking the reins to shed some light on a side of the filmmaking industry that is very rarely explored. His unique background and experience at the highest level makes him the perfect sounding board for filmmakers trying to come to terms with the ins and outs of the job.   If you want to explore working with Jon be sure to check out the links below.  I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity. If you’d like to reach out to Jon: Website – Jon Bregel Filmmaker Community – Nourish Community Featured Guest – Cinematographer Peter Hadfield Website: Peter Hadfield Instagram: @peter_hadfield The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 – Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.