“I Wanted the Camera To Be an Actor”: DP Johan Aidt on Poacher
In Poacher, the limited series from director Richie Mehta, a group of NGO workers, wildlife officials and well-intentioned volunteers band together to take down some of India’s biggest ivory poachers. In the process, they uncover conspiracies and cover-ups often involving those who are tasked with protecting these endangered elephants who calls the the jungles of Kerala home. Johan Aidt, the cinematographer of the series, cites the “strong connection” he felt with Mehta, who he collaborated with previously on the first season of Delhi Crime. See all responses to our annual Sundance cinematographer interviews here. Filmmaker: How and why did you […]
by Filmmaker Staff on Feb 6, 2023
