The Acolyte with Cinematographer Chris Teague

Update: 2025-06-03

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Chris Teague, an Emmy Award winning Director of Photography, has worked on a diverse slate of projects, from Russian Doll and Only Murders in the Building to entering the Star Wars universe with The Acolyte.

In our conversation, we talk about his path into drama, the value of building strong creative relationships, and what it means to be a setup DP. We also get into preproduction, LUTs, fight choreography, and how Chris approached the unique lighting challenges of working within the Star Wars universe.

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Produced by Deb Van Dieren
Hosted by Lucas Tomoana
Edited by Raphael Segal

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