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How DP Phedon Papamichael Kept the Courtroom Interesting in Sorkin's 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'

Papamichael has not seen it all, but he's getting close. If you work long enough in Hollywood, you're going to run into a lot of people, especially if you're one of the best cinematographers ever. Phedon Papamichael is proof of that. He’s worked with Gore Verbinski, Oliver Stone, Judd Apatow, Alexander Payne, and James Mangold. All of them have their own ways they like to operate, and now he's adding Aaron Sorkin to the list. This kind of versatility keeps him in business, but it also means he has a lot of wisdom to impart to us. In a recent interview with Collider, Papamichael opened up about how he adapts to all these voices and how he continues to excel at a high level. Oh, and he talks a ton about achieving the look and feel of The Trial of the Chicago 7. The hiring process was unique, with Sorkin and Papamichael not so much as interviewing as meeting and having him accept the job. He told Collider: Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 26 October, 2020

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