From FRUITVALE STATION to BLACK PANTHER, Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler are longtime friends and collaborators. Rachel is a groundbreaking director and cinematographer who made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for MUDBOUND and the first to lens a Marvel film with BLACK PANTHER_._ Her feature directorial debut, THE FIRE INSIDE, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and hits theaters this Christmas. Written by Barry Jenkins, THE FIRE INSIDE tells the inspiring true story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the first American woman to win Olympic gold in boxing. Rachel spoke with Ryan about her trailblazing journey from photography to cinematography and directing. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at <a href="https://proximitymedia.com/podcast/in-proximity/">ProximityMedia.com</a>.(2:31) Get Reel (12:29) Choosing the right film stock for Fruitvale Station (15:36) Memories from the Fruitvale Station set (21:31) From photography to cinematography (34:13) Stepping into directing with The Fire Inside (44:25) Prox RecsCONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA:Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/proximitymedia"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/proximitymedia/">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/proximitymedia">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@proximitymedia">TikTok</a>. We’re also on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@proximity-media">YouTube</a>.Learn more at <a href="https://proximitymedia.com/">ProximityMedia.com</a>.Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to <a href="https://subtext.to/prox">subtext.to/prox</a> for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media.CREDITS:In Proximity is a production of Proximity MediaExecutive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola MardoTheme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig GöranssonProducer: Caitlin PlummerAssociate Producer: Celine MendiolaSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken NanaEditors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle CamangyanProduction Assistant: Isabella MillerDesign and Social Media: Alexandria Santana

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Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler on cinematography, directing, and THE FIRE INSIDE

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In Proximity

From FRUITVALE STATION to BLACK PANTHER, Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler are longtime friends and collaborators. Rachel is a groundbreaking director and cinematographer who made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for MUDBOUND and the first to lens a Marvel film with BLACK PANTHER. Her feature directorial debut, THE FIRE INSIDE, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and hits theaters this Christmas. Written by Barry Jenkins, THE FIRE INSIDE tells the inspiring true story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the first American woman to win Olympic gold in boxing. Rachel spoke with Ryan about her trailblazing journey from photography to cinematography and directing. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (2:31) Get Reel (12:29) Choosing the right film stock for Fruitvale Station (15:36) Memories from the Fruitvale Station set (21:31) From photography to cinematography (34:13) Stepping into directing with The Fire Inside (44:25) Prox Recs

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