We Need to Talk About Emmy #11: Cinematographer Sam Levy on becoming the eyes of Julio Torres for 'Fantasmas'

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In this episode, Áron sits down with Sam Levy, the cinematographer behind the surrealist comedy series, Fantasmas. Created, directed, and written by the multi-talented Julio Torres, who also stars in it.
Fantasmas takes viewers on an extraordinary journey as Torres searches for a golden oyster earring, meeting a number of eccentric characters along the way.
As a part of the conversation, Sam delves into his collaboration with Julio Torres, offering an insider’s perspective on the creative process behind this visually stunning series. He also reveals some sources of inspiration and how they shot the entire series on stage rather than on location, the critical role of color in the series, and more.