Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks & Tema L. Staig Sarah Whelden Sarah Whelden’s cinematography aims to capture the emotional tonalities that fall beyond the limited scope of human language, serving story above all else. Sarah’s work has been screened at major festivals worldwide. She was named a 2025 Rising Star of Cinematography by American Cinematographer […]

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks & Tema L. Staig Johanna Coelho, AFC Johanna Coelho has led a versatile path as a cinematographer, shooting narrative, documentary, and reality. A graduate of AFI, she has gleaned wisdom from the best of the best and has brought that into her exceptional work on hit shows such as The

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks & Tema L. Staig Amy Ward You have heard Women In Media member Amy Ward’s music before. The songwriter has had songs in over one hundred television shows and films. A singer and producer as well as writer, Ward has performed at large venues such as Madison Square Garden and

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks & Tema L. Staig Jesse Averna, ACE Women In Media Advisory Board member, Jesse Averna, ACE has cut for film and television, live action and animation. His work on Sesame Street landed him five Emmy wins. Most recently, Averna’s work on The Bad Guys 2 has garnered him an American

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks, Cinematographer and Writer Patti Lee, ASC Born the youngest of five girls in a traditional Chinese-American family, Patti Lee did the unthinkable and went into show business. She debated between a medical career and one in the Arts, but after enduring a chemistry class, Patti quickly chose the latter. Following

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks, Cinematographer and Writer KELLY MASON Kelly Mason, is an award-winning cinematographer, producer, and transformational guide with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has worked on major productions for Netflix, Warner Bros., Disney, Apple TV, and the CW, collaborating with A-list talent and visionary creators. As a

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks, Cinematographer and Writer Natasha Braier ASC, ADF Natasha Braier ASC, ADF is an award-winning cinematographer known for her bold visual style and emotionally charged imagery. Originally from Argentina, she gained international recognition with XXY and THE MILK OF SORROW (Golden Bear winner and Oscar nominee), and went on to collaborate

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks, Cinematographer and Writer Fernando Argüelles, ASC, AEC Fernando Argüelles, ASC, AEC is a renowned cinematographer whose journey began in Madrid, Spain, where he studied visual storytelling at Complutense University. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography from the American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles. A respected

Questions by Tara Sanders Brooks, Cinematographer and Writer CAROLINA COSTA, AMC Originally from Brazil, Carolina Costa studied at the University of the Arts, London, where she was mentored by Sue Gibson, the first female president of the British Society of Cinematographers. Costa then moved to Los Angeles and earned her Masters in Cinematography from the

In 2024, Director of Photography Alicia Robbins became a major contributor to the Developing Filmmaker Fellowship, serving as a mentor to budding cinematographer Emma Forthofer, who is eager to follow in Alicia’s footsteps. Alicia holds the record for being the first female cinematographer to become a full time DP on a Shondaland series. She lensed