Shitty Rigs

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome

Here's to all the creativity we've had to express on set to get the shot someone else didn't plan for

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Ever wonder how a oner gets shot? It's talented operators like BJ McDonnell. Tragically, BJ's home was destroyed by the 2025 Palisades fires. As he works to rebuild his life, he keeps a positive outlook on the future of his home and the industry he loves.

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Vinny Raffa has a posse. Both he and Mario Pignard Jr. have been illuminating scenes from above with balloons for over 25 years. Tune in as we chat with them about light balloons work and how they collaborate with other departments to set up scenes.

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Davy Gomez started editing by taking the commercials out of VHS rips of TV shows. Now his resume includes work on music videos, commercials, and a popular TV show called "The Bear." Tune in as we pick his brain about approaching a project.
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Dan Kanes saw "Punch Drunk Love" and fell in love with the look of anamorphic lenses. Join us as we talk with Dan designing carts, starting the wireless video company Paralinx, and using the earnings from that company's sale to launch Atlas Lens Co.

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Alexandra Taupier found natural talent for camera operating. Gaining confidence through mentorship helped pave the way for her career as a DP. Tune in as we talk about pulling focus, filming music festivals, and her work on YouTube series, "Cassius."

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Alex Chou is a Florida based photographer & digitech. Join us as we chat with Alex about what it's like to work in a city with a hurricane season and how he manages his work schedules when everyone is operating on "Miami time."

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Emily Gunshor started working in theater before film & TV. Now, hear what it's like to rebuild costumes for established franchises, collaborate across a bunch of departments, and how her experience as a dancer helps her design clothing for stunt actors.

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Chris Morgan & Andrew Lane's company, TV Boy, earned them a reputation for capturing hidden camera, reality, and competition shows. Join us as we chat about what it takes to execute hidden camera shows and why they'll always film a millionth shopper gag.

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Chris Hill had a choice between the circus or film. Join us as we talk with him about his experience working on the Oscar winning film "Anora", his approach to working with local crews, and why Florida is such an important base of operations for him.

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Dallas based Director and DP Alex Tellez has a made a career for herself by strategically curating her Instagram page. We talk about the lessons she learned along the way and what choices helped her get noticed by brands she wanted to align her work with.

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Director @riancjohnson explains how they captured a unique look for some scenes in his new @knivesout movie, Wake Up Dead Man.
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Join us as we talk to Sergio Lazarov, a live producer and multi-cam director whos Spanish language productions of The Voice and X-Factor have taken him around the world. He leans on his background in editing and love for music to help inform his decisions

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Our set at the 2025 4 Wall Showcase would not have been possible without Eve Roth's amazing leadership and design skills. We sat down with Eve to talk about what it takes to run an ideal Virutal Production and got the inside scoop on some of her work.

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Join us as we explore the world of makeup with Anna Stachow. A journey that started in a bar and catapulted her into a world where she gets to translate the creative ideas of multiple departments into one cinematic look.

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Before Hillary Spera landed on the Daredevil Born Again series, she was traveling the world documenting fishing boats, Insane Clown Posse shows, and abortion clinics. The pursuit has always been the same, find unique ways to tell stories through the lens.

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Bill Almeida is gaffer known for his work on the John Wick Franchise, Fallout, and Instigators. In June 2025, he made some time for us to pick his brain while we sit on the volume that the 4wall team designed just for Wrap Drinks at their Vendor Showcase!

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Like most of us breaking into the film industry, Jamie's career began with PA work. Now she's assisting producers and directors as well as photographing bands! Tune in as Jamie shares all the lessons she's learned that helped her stay ahead of the game.

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Jose Ramirez is a Sound Mixer born and raised in Queens NY. While attending SVA, he found himself on set so often, he nearly dropped out to work full time. Join us as we talk about his work on indie & major films, and hear his tips for getting rehired.

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For over 40 years, cinematographer Wolfgang Held has been traveling the world photographing award winning films. Narrative or documentary, Wolf's choices for lighting, framing, and even how many cameras are on set are dictated by his verite approach.

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Anni's journey into the camera department began when they were scooped up from their role as a PA by someone who saw their potential. Join us as we talk to Anni about the politics on set and some of the nerdy solutions to their technical hurdles on set.

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