Framing Light: The Visionary Eye of Cinematographer Christina Dobre

In this intimate and revealing episode of AART: Women in the Visual Arts, host Chris Stafford sits down with acclaimed Director of Photography, Christina Dobre, to explore the artistry, intuition, and emotion behind her lens. From capturing the poetry of light to translating human stories through visual language, Christina opens up about her creative journey, the challenges of being a woman in cinematography, and the power of perspective in filmmaking. This deeply personal conversation delves into how she balances technical mastery with soulful storytelling, what inspires her visual compositions, and the evolving role of women shaping the cinematic landscape. Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, or creative dreamer, this episode will ignite your imagination and change the way you see light itself.🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts🔥 KeywordsChristina Dobre, Director of Photography, Cinematographer Interview, Women in Film, Women in Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, Filmmaking Podcast, Art and Creativity, Behind the Camera, Lighting Design, Film Industry, Female Filmmakers, Creative Process, Artistic Vision, AART Podcast, Chris Stafford, Women in the Visual Arts, Film Production, Photography Inspiration, Camera Work, Storytelling Through LightThe American cinematographer Christina Dobre was drawn to cinematography through her combined interests in storytelling, photography and psychology.  She say: she strives to create emotionally-driven imagery that helps us to feel, to connect and to heal. Her first professional production as a crew member was the 2013 drama CREEDMORIA about a teenage girl growing up in a dysfunctional family. It was a story she says that resonated with her. Christina was born in New Jersey in 1995, the middle of three children; she has an older sister and younger brother. Her father Dumitru was an immigrant from the Communist state of Romania - he emigrated to the US as a teenager and eventually became a Public Service Electrician. Her mother Donna is a nurse and instilled in Christina diverse values which have shaped her personality. an early interest in photography that she picked up from her father began the foundation to her career and by the time she attended Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hill, PA, Christina knew that story telling through film was her calling. In 2019 she graduated Fordham University in New York with a BA in Communications with a focus on Film Studies. Her determination to break into the industry was soon rewarded with a variety of productions from commercials to music, including THE KING for Sarah Kingsley, and narrative shorts, like AT NIGHT that was screened at an Academy Qualifying Festival.  Christina also advocates for women in camera through online education and by sharing her experiences as a woman in camera with her filmmaking community on social media. Christina was accepted in the ASC Vision Mentorship Program for 2024-25. She lives with her partner Johann Beute in New York. Christina’s links:https://christinadobre.com/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5992321/Instagram: @christinadobrehttps://www.instagram.com/christinadobre Some of Christina’s favorite women artists:Polly MorganRina YangKira KellyKate ArizmendiAlicia SlimmerBarbie LeungKat CastroCharlie Gillette Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.A Hollowell Studios ProductionInstagram: @theaartpodcast Email: [email protected]© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell StudiosAll Rights Reserved

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