Building a nearly silent crime drama in Motor City

The Cinematography Podcast by The Cinematography Podcast

Aug 28, 20261:11:12TV & Film

Cinematographer John Matysiak on shooting Motor City's nearly dialogue-free story, real in-camera stunts, and building its 1970s Detroit look from film tests. Podcast highlights include: -Why Motor City tells its story w...

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