Behind the Lens of Sinners: Lala Robertson on IMAX, Mentorship & Making Film HistoryIn this episode of Creative Olives, we sit down with Laresheya “Lala” Robertson, who worked as a camera utility on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners — the first feature film shot in IMAX by a female DP, Autumn Durald Arkapaw.Lala walks us through:-How she landed Sinners through a paid camera internship-Her one-on-one mentorship with Autumn and what she learned on set-Loading film mags like a pit crew and navigating alligator-filled Louisiana swamps-Being part of the now-iconic juke joint Steadicam scene-And how her earlier experiences on Queen Sugar and The Iron Claw prepared her for this momentThis episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, real talk about working in camera, and a firsthand look at what it takes to be part of something historic.👀 FOLLOW LALA: @laresheyaroberson [https://www.instagram.com/laresheyaroberson/]🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Sarri + Adriana L. Serrato#SinnersFilm #RyanCoogler #AutumnDurald #CameraDepartment #WomenInFilm #CreativeOlives #LatriciaRobertson #IMAX #BehindTheScenes #FilmCrew #FilmmakingPodcast #SetLife #Cinematography #QueenSugar #IronClaw⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro & Why We’re Remote Today02:30 – Meet Lala: From Louisiana to Camera Departments05:00 – First Big Break on Queen Sugar + Meeting Ava08:30 – The Path to The Iron Claw & Film School Alternatives12:00 – The Opportunity That Didn’t Work Out — and Led to Sinners15:30 – Getting the Call for Sinners + Interview with Ryan’s Team18:00 – Pre-Production with Autumn: Bonding, Trust & Tests22:30 – Making IMAX History: Loading Film + Being Camera Utility26:00 – The Juke Joint Scene: Steadicam Magic + Set Vibes30:00 – Shooting in Heat, Bugs, and Gator Country33:00 – On-Set Culture: Support, Family, and Fun36:00 – Camera Tech Breakdown + Learning from the Best40:00 – Emotional Milestones: Joining Local 600 on Set43:00 – Autumn’s Mentorship, Representation & Lighting Black Skin48:00 – Ryan Coogler’s Directing Style + Respect on Set52:30 – Costumes, Locations & Cultural Accuracy56:00 – Double Roles, Halo Rigs, and Michael B. Jordan’s Process01:02:00 – A Near Miss That Could Have Changed Everything01:05:00 – Fun Set Stories: Saving the Day with Film Delivery01:08:00 – Game Time: Overrated Films, Lava Lamps & Pinatas01:15:00 – Final Words: How to Hire Lala + Creative Advice

Inside the World of Stunts with Claire Hoogenboom & Johnny X Wang | Marvel Stunt PerformersWelcome back to Creative Olives! In this hilarious and action-packed episode, we sit down with two powerhouse stunt performers — Claire Hoogenboom and Johnny X Wang — to dive deep into the wild world of stunts, filmmaking, and what it’s really like working on Marvel productions. 💥Get ready for nonstop laughs and jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories! Claire and Johnny share not only the insane physical demands of the job but also some unbelievable (and hilarious) moments from set — from Marvel blockbusters to unexpected on-set surprises.🚀 Topics we cover:- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)- How Claire and Johnny became professional stunt performers- Funny and crazy stories from work

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This episode is a perfect mix of inspiration, insider secrets, and straight-up comedy — ideal for fans of filmmaking, Marvel, action movies, and anyone who loves hearing how the magic (and mayhem) happens behind the scenes.🎥 Hit subscribe for more hilarious, inspiring conversations with filmmakers, creatives, and industry insiders!👉 Tune in now to hear how the pros turn crazy stunts into movie magic — and a lot of laughs along the way.#CreativeOlives #StuntPerformers #MarvelMovies #StuntLife #FunnyPodcast #FilmmakingPodcast #FilmIndustry #CreativePodcast #ActionMovies #MarvelStunts #BehindTheScenes

In this episode of the "Creative Olives Podcast", we got to have a lovely chat with Auri Jackson, a Writer/Director and Sustainability Consultant based in Los Angeles. Auri shares her unique perspective on the 2023 film "How to Blow Up a Pipeline".🔔 Follow Creative Olives for more episodes on filmmaking, creativity, and insightful conversations with industry professionals.📱 Follow us:Adriana - https://www.instagram.com/adrianalserrato/Kelly - https://www.instagram.com/kellysarri/#CreativeOlives #Filmmaking #Podcast #sustainability #Storytelling #advocacy