‘Cheer’ DPs Melissa Langer And Erynn Patrick Talk Capturing Beauty Of Competitive Cheerleading With Prime Lenses & Bonding With Set Of Elite Athletes
Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineOn Netflix reality series Cheer, cinematographers Melissa Langer and Erynn Patrick enjoyed the privilege of intimate access to a fascinating, athletic world, aiming to showcase the beauty and grit of a sport that sometimes is underappreciated.Spotlighting the high-pressure world of competitive cheerleading, Greg Whiteley’s series follows the cheerleaders of Navarro College as they prepare for one of the biggest moments of their lives—the National Cheerleading Championship, held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida.A water-cooler phenomenon, Cheer earned six Emmy nominations last month.