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EP205 | Supporting the Visual Storyteller (w/ Victor Ha)

Victor Ha joins ILWP host Mike Pecci in studio and discusses his journey from photographing wedding to the Vice President of Electronic Imaging Division & Optical Services at FUJIFILM! Victor goes in depth into his love of artists and how he strives to be a connection between communities of image makers across the world! Yes, and we talk about the new cameras!

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EP89 | From the Circus to the Film Set (Guest Steven Strong)

Our guest this week, Steven Strong, is the CEO of Quasar Science, one of the best lighting companies for film production. Mike and Steven planned to talk about the benefits of quality LED lights, but then Steven dropped a bombshell on us: he grew up in the circus. This episode details a fascinating comparison of the circus and film industry, and for all you lighting nerds: don't worry... there's more than enough lighting discussion for you to love!

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EP72 | The Power of Being Genuine (Guest Ted Sim)

Film gear. What a love-hate relationship we have with that term. When it comes to buying the gear we need to make our art, it sometimes feels like we have to maneuver through a sea of snake oil just to find affordable, dependable equipment. Meeting someone who is genuinely interested in providing artists with the tools they need without exploiting them is almost impossible. One of those people, luckily, is our guest this week: Ted Sim.

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EP04 | How to get a Sponsor (feat. Marketing VP. Rod Clark)

In this episode, Pecci travels to LAS VEGAS with David Apostolides and Tony Fernandez to attend NAB. The interview Rod Clark from Wine Country Camera about sponsorships and how he chooses the artists he wants to support. We also talk about walking away from the freelancer life for a 9-5 job and how he still contributes to the creative side of the film business.

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