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Call Time is a premium interview podcast from the Women Unscripted network, hosted by Chris Stafford, that goes behind the lens to explore the craft, careers, and creative journeys of...
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Call Time is a premium interview podcast from the Women Unscripted network, hosted by Chris Stafford, that goes behind the lens to explore the craft, careers, and creative journeys of the people shaping film and television.
Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with cinematographers, camera operators, and visual storytellers from across the global screen industry. With her signature interview style—trusted, relaxed, and deeply perceptive—Chris draws out the personal stories behind the work: the risks taken, the challenges faced, and the defining moments that shape a life in film.
From breakthrough artists to established industry voices, Call Time offers listeners rare access to the minds and methods of the creatives responsible for what we see on screen. These are not technical breakdowns—they are human stories about vision, resilience, collaboration, and the art of visual storytelling.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, an aspiring creative, or simply fascinated by the magic behind the camera, Call Timedelivers thoughtful, inspiring conversations that reveal what it really takes to build a career in the film industry.Keywords: cinematography podcast, filmmaking podcast, film industry interviews, visual storytelling, camera operators, directors of photography, women in film, creative careers, behind the scenes film, Chris Stafford podcast, Women Unscripted network
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Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with cinematographers, camera operators, and visual storytellers from across the global screen industry. With her signature interview style—trusted, relaxed, and deeply perceptive—Chris draws out the personal stories behind the work: the risks taken, the challenges faced, and the defining moments that shape a life in film.
From breakthrough artists to established industry voices, Call Time offers listeners rare access to the minds and methods of the creatives responsible for what we see on screen. These are not technical breakdowns—they are human stories about vision, resilience, collaboration, and the art of visual storytelling.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, an aspiring creative, or simply fascinated by the magic behind the camera, Call Timedelivers thoughtful, inspiring conversations that reveal what it really takes to build a career in the film industry.Keywords: cinematography podcast, filmmaking podcast, film industry interviews, visual storytelling, camera operators, directors of photography, women in film, creative careers, behind the scenes film, Chris Stafford podcast, Women Unscripted network
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11 AUG 2026 · Multi-award-winning British Production Designer and Set Decorator Alison Harvey joins Chris to share the story of her life and an extraordinary career spent creating some of the most memorable worlds in British film and television.
Over more than two decades, Alison has built a remarkable career across the art departments of television series and major motion pictures, progressing through a profession in which experience, instinct, imagination and an extraordinary eye for detail all play their part. Her credits span everything from British television to some of the biggest international film productions, but her journey is also the story of how a creative career develops — one job, one opportunity and one relationship at a time.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Alison takes Chris back to the beginning, reflecting on her early life, the influences that shaped her creative instincts and how she first found her way into film and television. From those formative experiences came a career that would see her work her way through the art department, learning the craft from the inside and collaborating with some of the industry's leading designers and filmmakers.
Her early credits included work as a design assistant on EastEnders, followed by roles as an art director, production buyer, set decorator and eventually production designer. Along the way came an extraordinary collection of films and television productions including Atonement, Sherlock Holmes, Hanna, Anna Karenina, Gravity, Edge of Tomorrow, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, Benediction and Tetris.
But it is Alison's work on the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown that has brought some of the greatest recognition of her career. As Set Decorator across all six seasons, Alison helped create the extraordinarily detailed visual world surrounding the British Royal Family, spanning decades of changing history, personalities, homes, fashions and political landscapes. The work brought Alison international recognition and multiple major industry honors. She won Primetime Emmy Awards for The Crown in 2020 for the episode Aberfan and again in 2024 for the series finale Sleep, Dearie Sleep, alongside further Emmy nominations in 2018 and 2021. Her work has also received recognition from BAFTA, the Art Directors Guild, the Royal Television Society and the British Film Designers Guild.
Alison talks about recreating a world that audiences already feel they know. Her career has also brought opportunities to work alongside some of the most respected names in production design and set decoration, including Martin Childs, Celia Bobak, Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo, Paul Kirby and Valentina Mladenova.
Now Alison has reached another significant chapter in that journey, stepping into the role of Production Designer on Goodbye June, the feature film directed by Kate Winslet. The project marks an important point in a career that has evolved continuously — from assisting and buying to art direction, set decoration and production design.
Throughout this episode of AART, Chris and Alison explore much more than a list of film credits. They talk about the experiences behind them: the choices and opportunities that shaped Alison's path, the people she learned from, the pressures and pleasures of working in film and television, collaboration, leadership, creativity and what she has discovered about herself during a career spent largely behind the camera.
It's the story of a woman who has spent much of her professional life creating the worlds in which other people's stories unfold — and the life and career behind those worlds. Alison Harvey: A Life Designing for Film & Television is a conversation about creativity, perseverance, collaboration and the unpredictable journey of building a life in the film industry.
Join Chris Stafford for this episode of AART, where the conversation goes beyond the work to discover the life, experiences and stories of the woman behind it.
Alison’s website: https://alisonharvey.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvey_alison/
Some of Alison’s favorite female artists:
Cornelia Parker
Eileen Agar
Barbara Hepworth
Lucie Rie
Susan Halls
Alison’s Dinner Party Guests:
Barbara Kruger
Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Hepworth
Barbara Castle
Barbara Hulanicki
Barbara Streisand
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Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
28 JUL 2026 · Every career has a beginning, and every creative journey is shaped by moments of curiosity, courage, and unexpected opportunity.
In this episode of Call Time, host Chris Stafford sits down with American cinematographer Sharra Romany for a thoughtful conversation about the experiences that led her behind the camera and the people, places, and moments that have influenced her career. Rather than focusing on the technical side of filmmaking, Chris explores the personal story behind the artist. Sharra reflects on her early interests, the decisions that shaped her professional path, the challenges she has faced, and the experiences that have strengthened her confidence and creative voice. It's an honest conversation about perseverance, finding your place in a competitive industry, and continuing to grow as both an artist and a person.
Together, Chris and Sharra discuss the importance of relationships and collaboration, the lessons learned from working with others, and how every project contributes to a larger journey. Along the way, Sharra shares stories from her career, reflects on what inspires her today, and offers encouragement for anyone pursuing a creative life.
One of the hallmarks of Chris' interviews is creating space for guests to tell the stories that rarely make it into traditional industry conversations. This episode is no exception. Instead of simply celebrating accomplishments, it explores the experiences, setbacks, and defining moments that have shaped Sharra Romany into the cinematographer and storyteller she is today.
Whether you're passionate about film, inspired by creative careers, or simply enjoy hearing authentic conversations with remarkable women, this episode offers an engaging and personal look at one artist's path through the world of cinema.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
• Sharra Romany's early life and creative influences
• The journey that led her into cinematography
• Building a career in the film industry
• The people and experiences that shaped her along the way
• Finding confidence through challenges and change
• Why storytelling continues to inspire her work
Sharra’s links:
http://www.sharraromany.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1638834/?ref_=fn_t_1
https://www.instagram.com/sharraromany/
Sharra’s dinner party guests are her family.
About Call Time Hosted by journalist and broadcaster Chris Stafford, Call Time features in-depth conversations with the women who help bring stories to life across film and television. From cinematographers and directors to editors, designers, producers, and other creative professionals, each episode explores the life experiences, career journeys, and personal stories behind their success.
Produced by Hollowell Studios as part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network, Call Time celebrates the voices, experiences, and achievements of women working throughout the creative industries.
If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to follow Call Time, leave a review, and share this episode with friends who appreciate inspiring stories of creativity, resilience, and the people behind the world's most memorable films. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/call-time--6660037/support.
Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
29 JUN 2026 · In this episode of Call Time, host Chris Stafford sits down with National Geographic Explorer photographer Mackenzie Calle to discuss the powerful intersection of art and storytelling. Through her lens, Mackenzie captures extraordinary images that not only reveal the beauty of the natural world but also help raise awareness about critical conservation challenges facing our ecosystems. Mackenzie shares her journey into photography, the experiences that shaped her career, and how visual storytelling can influence public understanding of our world.
Throughout the conversation, Chris and Mackenzie explore the responsibility of photographers working in fragile environments, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the role artists play in connecting audiences to subjects they may never encounter firsthand. They also discuss the evolving world of photography, the challenges of fieldwork, and the moments behind some of Mackenzie's most memorable images.
The discussion also explores Mackenzie's creation and plans for The Gay Space Agency, a project that imagines a diverse, inclusive American space program to confront the historical exclusion of openly LGBTQI+ individuals from NASA. Through this groundbreaking initiative, artists, scientists, activists, and thinkers collaborate to challenge traditional narratives about exploration, identity, and who gets to envision humanity's future beyond Earth.
Chris and Mackenzie discuss how creativity, art, and imagination can help shape conversations about belonging, representation, and possibility. Together they explore the surprising connections between conservation, exploration, storytelling, and the human desire to discover new worlds—whether here on Earth or among the stars.
This episode is an inspiring exploration of how artists can bridge disciplines, challenge assumptions, and create work that expands both our understanding of the present and our vision of the future.
WATCH this episode on the Women Unscripted Channel on YouTube.
Subscribe to Call Time and the Women Unscripted Podcast Network on YouTube or more conversations with remarkable creatives, storytellers, and innovators.
Some of Mackenzie’s favorite women artists:
Lee Miller
Keisha Scarville
Amie Siegel
Sara Cwynars
Kay Sage
Penelope Umbrico
Esmay Wagemans
Mackenzie’s dinner party guests:
Sally Ride
Lee Miller
David Attenborough
Felix Gonzalez-Torres
DB Cooper
Phil Lisman
http://mackenziecalle.com/
http://instagram.com/mackenzie.calle
Coffee with an Explorer Thursday, July 16, 2026 10-11am National Geographic Museum of Exploration 1600 M Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 https://moe.nationalgeographic.org/en/whats-on/coffee-with-an-explorer-mackenzie-calle
Talks with an Explorer Friday, July 17, 2026 12:30-1:30pm National Geographic Museum of Exploration 1600 M Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 https://moe.nationalgeographic.org/en/whats-on/pop-up-talks-with-an-explorer-mackenzie-calle
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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Mackenzie Calle joins Chris Stafford on Call Time to discuss wildlife photography, conservation, visual storytelling, environmental advocacy, and the power of images to inspire change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/call-time--6660037/support.
Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
20 MAY 2026 · In this episode of the Call Time Podcast, Chris sits down with Amina Mohamed, filmmaker and co-founder of Cameras for Girls, a groundbreaking nonprofit transforming the film industry by empowering young women in Uganda through education, mentorship, and hands-on filmmaking experience.
Amina Mohamed shares her journey from discovering storytelling to building a globally recognized initiative that is redefining who gets to hold the camera—and whose stories are told. Through Cameras for Girls, she is creating access, opportunity, and representation for women in a traditionally male-dominated field, equipping the next generation of filmmakers with the tools and confidence to tell their own narratives. In this intimate and unscripted conversation, Chris draws out the personal and professional layers of Amina’s work—exploring the challenges of launching a nonprofit, navigating the global film industry, and advocating for gender equity in storytelling. The discussion also dives into the transformative power of visual storytelling, the importance of mentorship, and how grassroots initiatives can create lasting cultural impact.
This episode of Call Time offers a rare and inspiring look at how one woman’s vision is reshaping the future of film—not just in Uganda, but around the world.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, storyteller, or simply passionate about women’s voices being heard, this conversation will leave you inspired by the power of creativity, resilience, and purpose-driven storytelling.
LINKS:
Cameras for Girls https://www.camerasforgirls.org/
https://www.instagram.com/camerasforgirls
https://www.linkedin.com/company/camerasforgirls
https://www.youtube.com/@CamerasForGirls
🔑 Keywords Amina Mohamed interview, Cameras for Girls Uganda, women in film, female filmmakers Africa, filmmaking education nonprofit, film industry diversity, women behind the camera, Chris Stafford podcast interview, Call Time podcast, cinematography and storytelling, empowering women through film, Uganda filmmakers, women in media leadership, documentary storytelling, global film initiatives, podcast interviews with filmmakers, women in cinematography, creative mentorship programs, film education programs Africa, storytelling and social impact Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/call-time--6660037/support.
Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
27 APR 2026 · In this compelling episode, host Chris Stafford welcomes German cinematographer Bebe Dierken for an intimate and revealing conversation about the art and emotional power of visual storytelling.
Known for Dangerous Truth, Sexy Beast, Midas Man, Bridgerton with her distinctive visual language and ability to translate narrative into striking imagery, Bebe Dierken has built a career behind the camera shaping stories through light, composition, and movement. In this episode, she shares her journey into cinematography, the creative influences that shaped her eye, and the challenges and rewards of working in a field where technical precision meets artistic instinct.
Through Chris Stafford’s signature unscripted and deeply personal interview style, Bebe opens up about the realities of working on set, collaborating with directors, and finding her voice as a cinematographer in a competitive global industry. The conversation explores how she approaches why cinematography is as much about emotion as it is about technique. Bebe reflects on the evolving role of cinematographers today and the importance of authenticity, perspective, and creative courage in her work.
As part of the Women Unscripted podcast network, this episode continues the tradition of elevating the voices of women in the arts through honest, insightful, and deeply human conversations. Chris Stafford’s ability to create a trusted space allows guests like Bebe Dierken to share not just their professional journey, but the personal experiences that inform their artistry. Whether you are a filmmaker, artist, or simply fascinated by the power of cinema, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and a deeper appreciation for the visual storytelling that shapes the way we see the world.
Bebe’s links: https://www.bebedierken.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bebedierken/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1029068/
Favorite female artists: Nancy Schreiber, Amy Vincent.
Dinner party guests: Tom Ford, Kevin de lay Noy, Madonna, John Kevin Gibb, Neill deGrass Tyson,
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Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
17 FEB 2026 · In this episode of the The Call Time Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with American film and television professional Nica Fazio for an honest, wide-ranging biographical conversation about her life, career, and personal journey working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Rather than focusing on technical details, this episode explores the human story behind a career spent on set—how Nica found her way into film and television, what drew her to the work, and how years in the industry shaped her identity, resilience, and outlook on life.Nica shares reflections on growing up, discovering creative communities, and navigating the realities of working in a demanding, often unpredictable industry. She talks about the challenges and rewards of life behind the camera, the importance of collaboration, and the relationships formed on set that leave a lasting mark long after the lights go down. Through personal stories and candid insights, Nica opens up about perseverance, adaptability, and the quieter moments that define a career not always seen by audiences. This episode of Call Time is about more than film and television—it’s about finding purpose, learning to trust your instincts, and building a meaningful life through creative work. Whether you’re an artist, filmmaker, or simply curious about the people who bring stories to life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at what it means to commit to a path and grow along the way.
Nica’s links:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9717608/
https://www.instagram.com/nica.fazio/
https://www.instagram.com/nicafaziophoto/
Nica's dinner party guests:
My grandpa
Ellen Kuras
Ava Duvernay
Lisa Kudrow
Amy Winehouse
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Some of Nica’s favorite women artists:
Elisa Capdevila (muralist from Barcelona she is amazing)
Pixy Liao (photographer) Helen Levitt (photographer)
Rina Yang (DP)
Marjan Teeuwen (large scale architecture installations)
Miska Mohmmed (abstract painting)
Host: Chris Stafford
Produced by Hollowell Studios
Follow @thecalltimepodcast on Instagram
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Keywords Nica Fazio, AART Podcast, Chris Stafford podcast, film and television careers, women in film, behind the scenes film industry, film crew stories, creative career journeys, life in film and TV, entertainment industry biography, film podcast interview, personal stories from set life, American film professionals, storytelling behind the camera Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/call-time--6660037/support.
Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
20 JAN 2026 · In this deeply personal episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with acclaimed American film editor Jazzy Kettenacker for an intimate conversation about life, identity, and a career shaped by storytelling. Rather than focusing on technical process, this episode explores the human journey behind the edit — the experiences, values, and turning points that have defined Jazzy’s path in film and beyond. Jazzy Kettenacker reflects on growing up with a creative instinct, discovering film as a way to make sense of the world, and how editing became not just a profession but a way of thinking and living. She speaks candidly about navigating the film industry, finding her voice as an artist, and the emotional intelligence required to shape stories that resonate. This is a conversation about resilience, intuition, and the unseen labor that gives films their emotional rhythm. Throughout the episode, Jazzy opens up about the realities of sustaining a creative life — the doubts, the breakthroughs, and the personal evolution that comes with long-term artistic work. Her story highlights the importance of trust, collaboration, and empathy, revealing how an editor’s sensibility is deeply intertwined with who they are as a person. The AART Podcast is known for thoughtful, biographical conversations with artists across disciplines, and this episode is no exception. Chris guides the discussion with warmth and curiosity, creating space for reflection on creativity, identity, and what it truly means to build a life in the arts. Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, or simply someone interested in honest creative journeys, this episode offers rare insight into the inner life of a film editor whose work — and perspective — is shaped by lived experience.
BIO
Jazzy Kettenacker, a St. Louis native and full-time Editor at BSS Outpost, is known for her dynamic editing style and relentless work ethic. A Hollins University graduate and Premiere Pro wiz, she's collaborated with top brands like The North Face, Disney+, MLS, Rolling Stone, Under Armour, Pepsi, and FX. Jazzy's dedication to creative excellence drives her to push boundaries and redefine cinematic storytelling. Born in 199 in Columbia, MI, Jazzy is the only child of Donna Garrett, a lieutenant for the St. Louis Police Department, and Lynn Hard, a retired Home School Communicator. She attended Compton-Drew Middle School, Webster Groves High School and Hollins University—an all women’s University in Roanoke, VA. Her love for film and the process of filmmaking that she learned in college guided her to a career that began behind the camera before she realized the magic for her was to be found in the edit suite. With experience across the genres, Jazzy has now found her metier in documentary film.
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Host: Chris Stafford
Produced by Hollowell Studios
Follow @thecalltimepodcast on Instagram
Email:hollowellstudios@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/call-time--6660037/support.
Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
6 JAN 2026 · In this deeply personal and wide-ranging episode of The Call Time Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with acclaimed South African production designer Sabrina Linder for an intimate biographical conversation about life, creativity, and the winding path that leads to a career in film. Rather than focusing on technical process, this episode explores the human story behind the work. Sabrina Linder reflects on growing up in South Africa, the formative experiences that shaped her artistic sensibility, and how curiosity, resilience, and observation guided her toward a life in visual storytelling. From early influences and cultural identity to the emotional intelligence required to collaborate at the highest levels of film and television, Sabrina shares the moments that quietly — and sometimes unexpectedly — defined her career. Throughout the conversation, Sabrina opens up about navigating creative industries, finding confidence as an artist, and learning how to trust instinct over expectation. She discusses what it means to build worlds for the screen while simultaneously building a life, and how storytelling — whether through design or lived experience — remains at the center of her work. Chris guides the discussion with warmth and curiosity, allowing space for reflection on ambition, self-doubt, mentorship, and the invisible labor behind creative success. The result is a thoughtful portrait of an artist whose career is rooted not only in visual craft, but in empathy, memory, and lived experience.
This episode will resonate with artists, filmmakers, designers, and anyone interested in the personal journeys behind creative careers, offering insight, honesty, and inspiration well beyond the screen.
Sabrina’s links:
https://www.sabrinalindercreative.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9513117/ https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_linder_creative/
Fertile by Design on Substack - https://substack.com/@fertilebydesign
Ssbrina's favorite female artists:
Florencia Martin - Production Designer for Blonde, Babylon & One battle after another I
ris Van Herpen - Fashion Designer
Agnieszka Cereda - Polish artist - Oil on Canvas - Folk Dress
Artemisia Gentileschi - Baroque Artist
Chloé Zhao - Director - Hamnet
Ellen Kuras - Director - Lee / Cinematographer
Mandy Walker - Cinematographer - Elvis, Red Riding Hood, Australia
Sabrina's dinner guests:
Jack Fisk
Iris van Herpen
Marilyn Munroe
Elsa Schiaparelli
Patrice Vermetti
Bloomer (her dog)
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BIO
South African born Production Designer Sabrina Linder is well known for her trademark work in I Swear 2025, Salvable 2025, The Last Victims (2019). Her portfolio includes commercials, films, TV and music videos. Sabrina was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1992. to parents Helene Linder, an Artist and interior design enthusiast and father Desmond Lawrence Linder, a quantity surveyor and business owner. She has one brother Brendan. Sabrina grew up in post Apartheid South Africa where artistic expression among women was not encouraged but subtle influences from her artistic mother subconsciously steered Sabrina towards fashion design. She attended Cornwall Hill College for Grades 0-12 after which she moved to Cape Town to study for her BA Degree in Fashion Design at FEDISA Cape Town. Upon graduating she deferred a BA Honours at the London College of Fashion instead breaking into her first job in film which opened the door to opportunities she had not imagined. Her path was now set in production design and she worked in Props, Costume and Design before focusing in the Production Design where she has found her creative home. She is a multi award winning designer with BFDG Design Award Nominations, the Berlin Music Video Award both in 2023 as well as Lourie Awards and Ciclope Awards in 2022. Sabrina moved to London in 2021 and is currently working on commercials before preparing for her next film production this spring. Sabrina lives in Beaconsfield, England with her partner, and the couple are expecting their first child in March.
Host: Chris Stafford
Produced by Hollowell Studios
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Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
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9 DEC 2025 · Step behind the camera with Mia Cioffi Henry, a visionary cinematographer and filmmaker whose work explores the art of visual storytelling with depth, emotion, and purpose. In this episode, Mia shares her journey through the world of independent cinema, her creative process on set, and how she uses light, movement, and perspective to bring powerful stories to life. Discover insights on cinematography, directing, collaboration, visual language, and the future of filmmaking — straight from one of today’s most thoughtful visual artists. Whether you’re a filmmaker, creative professional, film student, or movie lover, this conversation will inspire you to see storytelling in a new light.
👉 Keywords
cinematography, filmmaker, Mia Cioffi Henry, visual storytelling, film industry, behind the scenes, creative process, directing, cinematographer interview, filmmaking tips, women in film, artistic vision, camera work, movie production.
American cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry whose most recent narrative feature film, Sorry Baby, won the 2025 Waldo Salt Award for Screenwriting and Documentary Feature Film, and Cover-up, also a documentary feature, which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. She is also known for lensing Endless Sleepover (2021), Superior (2021) and The Surrogate (2020). Mia was born in Washington, DC in 1986. She has an older brother and step-brother. Her mother Gay Cioffi is an early childhood educator and fine artist, and her father Mel Henry, a documentary cinematographer, and step-father, Mark Obenhaus, a documentary filmmaker. So Mia grew up in an artistic family, following her parents love of musical theater, while learning dance, a variety of musical instruments and acting. She attended Pitzer College, Clairemont, CA where she attained a BA double major in Production Design and Media Studies (film production. ) Mia subsequently graduated with an MFA in Cinematography at NYU Tisch as a Dean’s Fellow and Graduate Assistant. In 2025 she was named one of American Cinematographer Magazine's Rising Stars of Cinematography, while her work has won Jury Awards at Sundance, SXSW and Locarno film festivals. Mia is an Associate Arts Professor and Head of Cinematography at NYU Tisch's Graduate Film program. She balances her teaching career with filmmaking and being a wife and mother. Mia is a member and mentor of https://www.600blackwomen.com/, a group of Black female identifying members of the Local 600 Camera Guild. She divides her time between New York City and Pescara, Italy with her husband, musician Julian Fernandez, their nine-year old daughter, and her step-son.
Mia’s links:
https://www.miacioffihenry.com/
https://www.instagram.com/miacioffihenry
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3994018/
https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/grad-film/885588223.html
Some favorite female artists in visual arts:
Carrie Mae Weems
Alma Thomas
Amy Sherald
Host: Chris Stafford
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Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today’s talented and creative women.
🎙️ Produced by Hollowell Studios
✍🏻 Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
🎧 Call Time is available on all podcast apps
11 NOV 2025 · Step behind the camera with Ellen Kuras, the award-winning director and cinematographer whose visual storytelling has defined a generation of modern cinema. From her groundbreaking cinematography in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)to her powerful directorial work in Lee (2024), Ellen has redefined what it means to tell stories through light, emotion, and movement. In this in-depth conversation, Ellen shares her creative process, challenges as one of the first women in major cinematography, and her approach to capturing the soul of a story on screen. Whether you’re a filmmaker, cinephile, or curious creative, this episode delivers rare insights into the craft, collaboration, and courage that fuel visual storytelling.
🎬 Topics include:
- Ellen’s early journey into filmmaking and cinematography
- Crafting visual language and emotional depth
- Collaborations with visionary directors like Martin Scorsese, Michel Gondry and Spike Lee
- Breaking industry barriers and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers
- The future of storytelling through the lens
Perfect for fans of cinematography, directing, visual storytelling, filmmaking, women in film, and creative leadership, this episode celebrates one of cinema’s most influential voices.
Keywords:
Ellen Kuras, filmmaker, cinematographer, director, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, women in film, cinematography podcast, filmmaking, creative storytelling, visual storytelling, directing, behind the camera, film industry, indie film, movie production, creative careers.
BIO
American Director and Cinematographer Ellen Kuras who has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Jane (2018, and The Betrayal - Nerakhoon (2010) for which she was also nominated for Best Documentary Feature in 2009 for her directorial debut. Ellen is an unprecedented three-time winner of the Cinematography Award for a Dramatic Film for Swoon (1992), Angela (1995) and Personal Velocity (2002). In 2022, She was the first woman to win the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Ellen’s credits include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (cinematographer) (2004), The Betrayal - Nerakhoon (director, producer, screenwriter) (2008) and most recently Lee (director) (2024). Ellen was born in New Jersey in 1959 where her father was an avionics engineer and her mother, a homemaker. Ellen graduated from Brown University with a double BA degree in Anthropology and Semiotics before attending Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Whilst she was at Brown she studied for her master’s degree at night at New York University in Photography & 8mm Filmmaking. The Betrayal - Nerakhoon, which follows a family from Laos who were forced to emigrate and adapt to life in America, was conceived as her master’s thesis. She then started her career in the film industry in 1987 in New York as a camera assistant and electrician. Ellen represents the Cinematographers Branch on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors and is the ASC/ICG representative on the National Film Preservation Board. Ellen has most recently completed a new heist TV series 12 12 12 for Apple TV, and the TV series, Scarpetta, with Nicole Kidman, Arianna deBose and Jamie Lee Curtis for Amazon Prime Video. Ellen lives in New York.
Ellen’s links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0475578/
Favorite female artists:
Jane Savelyeva
Host: Chris Stafford
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Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
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Call Time is a premium interview podcast from the Women Unscripted network, hosted by Chris Stafford, that goes behind the lens to explore the craft, careers, and creative journeys of the people shaping film and television.
Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with cinematographers, camera operators, and visual storytellers from across the global screen industry. With her signature interview style—trusted, relaxed, and deeply perceptive—Chris draws out the personal stories behind the work: the risks taken, the challenges faced, and the defining moments that shape a life in film.
From breakthrough artists to established industry voices, Call Time offers listeners rare access to the minds and methods of the creatives responsible for what we see on screen. These are not technical breakdowns—they are human stories about vision, resilience, collaboration, and the art of visual storytelling.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, an aspiring creative, or simply fascinated by the magic behind the camera, Call Timedelivers thoughtful, inspiring conversations that reveal what it really takes to build a career in the film industry.Keywords: cinematography podcast, filmmaking podcast, film industry interviews, visual storytelling, camera operators, directors of photography, women in film, creative careers, behind the scenes film, Chris Stafford podcast, Women Unscripted network
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Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with cinematographers, camera operators, and visual storytellers from across the global screen industry. With her signature interview style—trusted, relaxed, and deeply perceptive—Chris draws out the personal stories behind the work: the risks taken, the challenges faced, and the defining moments that shape a life in film.
From breakthrough artists to established industry voices, Call Time offers listeners rare access to the minds and methods of the creatives responsible for what we see on screen. These are not technical breakdowns—they are human stories about vision, resilience, collaboration, and the art of visual storytelling.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, an aspiring creative, or simply fascinated by the magic behind the camera, Call Timedelivers thoughtful, inspiring conversations that reveal what it really takes to build a career in the film industry.Keywords: cinematography podcast, filmmaking podcast, film industry interviews, visual storytelling, camera operators, directors of photography, women in film, creative careers, behind the scenes film, Chris Stafford podcast, Women Unscripted network
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