Call Time
Call Time
Podcast Description
Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry. Hosted by Veteran award winning podcaster Chris Stafford. Host and founder of the WiSP Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios, producer of AART, the podcast about women in the visual arts and Call Time. Producer: Hollowell StudiosEmail: [email protected] @thecalltimepodcast
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The podcast focuses on themes related to women's contributions within the film and television industry, exploring their individual journeys from childhood to professional breakthroughs. Episodes delve into topics like personal setbacks, negotiation tactics within the industry, and redefining narratives, with examples including discussions around the challenges faced by women in cinematography and the influence of LGBTQ identity in visual storytelling.

Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP’s, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
Hosted by Veteran award winning podcaster Chris Stafford. Host and founder of the WiSP Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios, producer of AART, the podcast about women in the visual arts and Call Time.
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: [email protected] @thecalltimepodcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/call-time–6660037/support.
In this compelling episode, host Chris Stafford welcomes German cinematographer Bebe Dierken for an intimate and revealing conversation about the art and emotional power of visual storytelling.
Known for Dangerous Truth, Sexy Beast, Midas Man, Bridgerton with her distinctive visual language and ability to translate narrative into striking imagery, Bebe Dierken has built a career behind the camera shaping stories through light, composition, and movement. In this episode, she shares her journey into cinematography, the creative influences that shaped her eye, and the challenges and rewards of working in a field where technical precision meets artistic instinct.
Through Chris Stafford’s signature unscripted and deeply personal interview style, Bebe opens up about the realities of working on set, collaborating with directors, and finding her voice as a cinematographer in a competitive global industry. The conversation explores how she approaches why cinematography is as much about emotion as it is about technique. Bebe reflects on the evolving role of cinematographers today and the importance of authenticity, perspective, and creative courage in her work.
As part of the Women Unscripted podcast network, this episode continues the tradition of elevating the voices of women in the arts through honest, insightful, and deeply human conversations. Chris Stafford’s ability to create a trusted space allows guests like Bebe Dierken to share not just their professional journey, but the personal experiences that inform their artistry. Whether you are a filmmaker, artist, or simply fascinated by the power of cinema, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and a deeper appreciation for the visual storytelling that shapes the way we see the world.
Bebe’s links: https://www.bebedierken.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bebedierken/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1029068/
Favorite female artists: Nancy Schreiber, Amy Vincent.
Dinner party guests: Tom Ford, Kevin de lay Noy, Madonna, John Kevin Gibb, Neill deGrass Tyson,
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