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In this episode, we welcome Nadia Latif and Ula Pontikos, BSC. Nadia directed the new film, The Man in My Basement, starring Willem Dafoe — and Ula was the film’s cinematographer. Previously, Ula has shot projects including “Russian Doll,” “Three Women” and the upcoming “Blade Runner 2099” series. In our chat, they share about the making of this feature, their creative collaboration, and insights into color grading. The Man in My Basement is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

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