John Sorapure  Cinematographer John Sorapure is a film cinematographer from London, England, United Kingdom. He is best known for his professional work on hit projects such as Ted Lasso (2021), The Little Mermaid (2023), and Wonka (2023). Professional cinematographer John Sorapure visits Suarez’s basement to discuss his start in the film industry as a technology geek, all the way to working on projects that are projected to be some of the highest grossing films of 2023. Cinematography is a very complex artform, yet Sorapure doesn’t hold back to describe his unique perspective and experiences as a practicing cinematographer and [...]

Andrei Bowden-Schwartz Film Cinematographer Professional cinematographer Andrei Bowden-Schwartz visits Suarez’s basement to cover a plethora of topics such as his gritty start in the arts and film as an intern, his definition of cinematography, and all of the factors to the successful projects he has helped produce. Bowden-Schwartz shares valuable insights and information on the film industry and how to get a foot in the door! Andrei Bowden-Schwartz is a film cinematographer from Brooklyn, NY. He is best known for his unique, one-of-a-kind camera work and storytelling in hit films such as Pose (2018), Red, White & Wasted (2019), [...]

Gloria Estefan  Singer & Songwriter Grammy winning singer and songwriter, Gloria Estefan, visited Suarez’s basement to chat about the powers of music and how she was able to harness her talents and become a multidimensional, successful artist and public figure. From her start in the music industry, all the way to her efforts to inspire people of all walks of life, Estefan lets it all out and spreads her valuable wisdom in this episode of From Suarez’s Basement. Gloria Estefan is an eight-time Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. She is best known for her legendary musical [...]

Jany Temime Costume Designer for Harry Potter & more! The magic of make-believe and character development can't be detached from the importance of the costume design process." These are the words of our special guest to celebrate Halloween week, Jany Temime. No one knows this unique process better than her. She is the mastermind behind the costume designs of some of the most iconic films and television shows including, the worldwide phenomena of the Harry Potter franchise, Skyfall, Gravity, and most recently, her work in HBO's new hit TV show House of the Dragon. Jany took some time off from [...]

Jessica Lee Gagne Cinematographer for the hit TV show “Severance” on Apple TV+ It's always exciting and fun to chat with someone with such a passion and love for visual storytelling. Jessica Lee Gagne is a well-known cinematographer who is behind the visual world of Apple’s new hit TV show Severance. We talked with Jessica about her love and passion for visual storytelling, her experience behind-the-scenes of Severance, and her work partnership with director and actor Ben Stiller. We also discussed what it means for her to break barriers as a female cinematographer in a male-dominated profession. Don't miss [...]

Kimberly Wannop Emmy Award winner – Set Decorator Emmy Award Winner for HBO's hit TV show VEEP as Set Decorator; the talented Kimberly Wannop visited the basement. When asked what a set decorator's job is, Kim responded: "To be sure the characters feel present in the space even when actors aren't physically on the set, that is my job." She is not only a master of this complex and meticulous process of decorating television and movie sets, but she is one of the most caring and fun experts we have had on the show. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to [...]

Rupert Gregson-Williams Composer of film, television, and video game scores. An intriguing interview with composer Rupert Gregson-Williams Audio Podcast Rupert Gregson-WilliamsIn this fascinating interview with composer Rupert Gregson-Williams, we have the chance to look inside the composer's creative mind. We explore with him the intimate and irrefutable relationship that the score has with the visual storytelling process; the importance of the relationship between the composer and director to create an excellent score; the different score composing processes between a TV show and a movie; and much more! Rupert [...]

Luis Antonio Aldana "Acuitzeramo," Film Mexican Actor, Producer & Writer HBO Max   Having the need to tell a story and see yourself represented in that story is the motivation behind this talented Mexican actor, Luis Antonio Aldana's work. I had the fantastic opportunity to talk to Luis about his acting career, his latest film "Acuitzeramo," available now on HBO Max, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to watch this exciting and new episode of "From Suarez's Basement." Audio Podcast Luis Antonio Aldana's Having the need to tell a [...]