Tal Lazar is a filmmaker and educator who served as a faculty member at institutions such as the American Film Institute Conservatory, Columbia University School of the Arts, and Berklee College of Music. As a cinematographer, Tal's work spans diverse genres—comedy, thriller, action, and drama—and is available on streaming platforms worldwide. As a producer and director, he led MiLa Media, a New York-based production studio. His podcast VISIUM dives into what makes images work, and his forthcoming book CINEMATOGRAPHY BEYOND TECHNIQUE is set to be released at the end of this year. His workshops and articles can be found online, as well as on Sundance Collab.