Tom Chapman on Filmmaking, Teamwork & Crafting a Cinematography Career in Tasmania
In this episode, I sit down with director and cinematographer Tom Chapman to explore his 15-year journey in filmmaking — from early creative sparks to building a sustainable and collaborative career in the industry. Tom shares practical advice for aspiring filmmakers on learning the craft, building reputation, and staying creatively energised over time.
We also discuss the evolving landscape of the screen industry, the unique strengths of the filmmaking community in Tasmania, and the importance of building strong teams and trusting collaborations on set.
Themes: cinematography career path, filmmaking in Tasmania, collaboration in film, director/cinematographer workflow, creative reputation-building, film industry trends, teamwork in filmmaking, regional screen culture
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Thanks also to Freyja, Conor & Jenni at Rooke for inviting us on set to shoot our intro b-roll: https://www.wearerooke.com
