EP 039 April 3, 2025 From the Archive

Sam Levy: A Well-Rested Mind and The Art of Invisible Cinematography

Sam Levy: A Well-Rested Mind and The Art of Invisible Cinematography

Sam Levy’s body of work has helped define contemporary American independent cinema. In this episode, Levy pulls back the curtain on his methodical, deeply personal approach to cinematography, revealing how scripts, performances, and even sleep all shape his lens. Levy revisits career-defining moments with Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, and Kelly Reichardt, and speaks on how technical mastery is often best used in service of disappearing.

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