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