How to make a Successful Short Film with Vincent Wrenn DOP

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Chapters
0:00
Introduction to Vincent
1:17
Vincents father - learning the ropes on classic movies
2:27
What are some of the lessons Vincent learned from his father
3:40
Important career lessons for DOPs
4:58
Lighting for spaces not lighting for marks
6:00
What makes a successful short film shoot?
7:44
Communicating as a director
8:09
What makes a successful short film
9:37
Advice for saving budget on a low budget
10:33
Vincents favourite piece of equipment
12:53
Biggest noticeable difference in TV and Features?
15:04
What does Vincent look for in crew members?
17:18
Working with big names
19:58
How close does Vincent work with grading?
25:42
Networking and finding the next job
28:56
Finding a mentor
30:15
Meeting your idols
32:48
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How to make a Successful Short Film with Vincent Wrenn DOP
Jul 15, 2025 Episode 90
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This week on the podcast I'm talking to DOP Vincent Wrenn. Vincent has worked on an absolute ton of projects having started at a young age working with his father who was also a Director of Photography. Learning lots of lessons from his dad he went onto work on tv, shorts, feature films and high profile documentaries including The Defiant Ones with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog. We talked about what it's like being a working DOP, working on micro budget films, short films, we also talked about networking and finding the next job. Enjoy! 

Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon 
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