Cinematographer Bryce Fortner on Turning Ego, Anxiety, and Quiet Moments into Cinematic Gold
Description
From renegade skateboard videos to award‑winning features, cinematographer Bryce Fortner (Ingrid Goes West, Portlandia, I’m Your Woman) has spent two decades proving that raw vision beats perfect circumstances. In this conversation, Bryce unpacks how early independence shaped his eye, why ego can be both tripwire and teacher, and how great images become great leadership. We explore the mentors who nudged him forward, the Lamborghini‑laced memories that still color his frames, and the quiet moments that separate merely good work from a meaningful legacy in today’s attention economy.
Chapters:
01:00 - When does craft become art?
03:00 - Preconceptions and pitfalls of ego in creativity
05:00 - Finding value in quiet moments
06:30 - Growing up on Lamborghinis and mansions
08:00 - How the past shapes your vision
11:00 - Confronting personal “ugliness”
13:00 - Gentle self‑acceptance and growth
15:00 - From setup‑by‑setup doubt to calm confidence
17:00 - Presence, museum anxiety, and finding the right people
19:00 - Letting insecurity fuel your art
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