Tom Chapman on Filmmaking, Teamwork & Crafting a Cinematography Career in Tasmania
In this episode, I sit down with director and cinematographer Tom Chapman to explore his 15-year journey in filmmaking — from early creative sparks to building a sustainable and collaborative career in the industry. Tom shares practical advice for aspiring filmmakers on learning the craft, building reputation, and staying creatively energised over time.
We also discuss the evolving landscape of the screen industry, the unique strengths of the filmmaking community in Tasmania, and the importance of building strong teams and trusting collaborations on set.
Themes: cinematography career path, filmmaking in Tasmania, collaboration in film, director/cinematographer workflow, creative reputation-building, film industry trends, teamwork in filmmaking, regional screen culture
🎙️ Connect Curate Create is a podcast about creative courage, community, and place-based storytelling in regional Australia.
Check out Tom's portfolio:
Thanks also to Freyja, Conor & Jenni at Rooke for inviting us on set to shoot our intro b-roll: https://www.wearerooke.com
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.