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Cinematographer Quyen Tran on ‘Unbelievable’ and Learning From Roger Deakins (Guest Column)

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As a female cinematographer, I am constantly asked how to find work or break into the system. Shooting the pilot for “Unbelievable” showed me that being a woman in this business isn’t about finding just any job — it’s about finding the right job with the right story and collaborators.

While studying film at UCLA, I knew I was drawn to narrative projects. The path was incredibly narrow, twisted, and steep at times, but my focus remained clear, thanks to early guidance from Roger Deakins, who taught for a semester as our cinematographer in residence.

Under his mentorship, I learned that the story was the driving force behind his decisions. And today, the projects I connect with the most have strong, clear narratives.

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