In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, cinematographer Gayle Ye joins host GG Hawkins for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about artistry, identity, and what it means to lead with authenticity as a DP. Gayle, who recently won a Canadian Screen Award for Paying For It and Late Bloomer, breaks down their creative process, from building visual language to managing crew dynamics. As the youngest and first queer, gender-fluid person of color to win a Daytime Emmy for lighting design, Gayle shares how they use their voice and position to advocate for meaningful change in the industry—on set and beyond.In this episode, we discuss:Gayle's path from shooting webcam videos in high school to winning a Daytime EmmyHow their background in editing informs their cinematographyVisual strategies and “cinematography pillars” used in Paying For ItShooting intimacy scenes with care and collaborationWhy being a “Dream Manager” is a key part of being a DPThe role of mentorship, advocacy, and representation in Gayle’s careerBuilding visual tone in dramedy series Late BloomerAdvice for underrepresented filmmakers breaking into the industryGuests:Gayle YeSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here: ...
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