"Run Amok" Cinematographer Shachar Langlev on Crafting the Sundance Hit Film

In this episode, we welcome Shachar Langlev, cinematographer of the Sundance hit film, Run Amok, starring Patrick Wilson, Molly Ringwald, and Margaret Cho. In our chat, Shachar shares his origin story and about the making of this indie film. He also dives deep into the visual storytelling, on his collaboration with director NB Mager, and about all the tools and techniques used to capture this standout festival feature.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Butcher Bird Studios solves common video routing and I/O challenges with AJAStep inside Butcher Bird Studios’ hybrid production environment with Technical Director Brian Druckman and Executive Producer MeeRa Kim. They explain how KUMO SDI routers and Io 4K Plus help their team deliver flexible routing, low-latency monitoring, and streamlined I/O inside and outside the studio. Read the full interview.Cine Gear Connect NY | Saturday, March 28Join us at Cine Gear Connect in Brooklyn this Saturday! Check out all the filmmaking panels including “Gaffers Talk: Lighting that New York Look” with top NYC Gaffers Noah Chamis, ICLS (Only Murders in the Building) and Ryan Webb, ICLS (Dexter: Resurrection), moderated by The Making Of’s Michael Valinsky.Use this special TMO code to get $15 Off! NY26TMORegister here Why Video Editors and Filmmakers Attend Post|Production World at NAB ShowPost|Production World is a leading post-production training conference at NAB Show Las Vegas. With 200+ sessions across seven tracks, creative professionals explore AI workflows, video editing, motion graphics, color grading, and emerging production technologies through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops. Explore hereAJA: A Must-See at NAB 2026 for Production ProsAJA is heading to NAB 2026 with exciting new and field-tested products and updates that production pros won’t want to miss out on. Find out why a stop by their booth in the North Hall (N1927) is a must. Check out AJA’s What’s New Pageon Thursday, April 9.See What’s Next for Film & Video Production at NAB 2026OWC is in North Hall, Booth #N2373 with innovations built for the way you work — Thunderbolt 5 solutions, DIT workflow tools, Jellyfish shared storage, Innergize software, and a brand-new product launching exclusively at the show. Join us April 19–22 in Vegas. Learn more hereTurn Your Spare NVMe into a Blazing-Fast Production DriveAlready have NVMe SSDs from a recent upgrade? Put them back to work with the OWC Express 1M2 80G enclosure. Simply install your existing M.2 drive and unlock next-gen performance—over 6000MB/s with USB4 and Thunderbolt 5 compatibility. It’s a smart, cost-effective way for editors and creators to maximize the storage they already own. Browse hereZEISS Aatma – Contemporary Full Frame Primes with a Soulful Legacy LookZEISS introduces the new Aatma, set of nine high-end full frame T1.5 cinema primes (18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 85mm, 100mm, and 135mm) designed to marry the benefits of modern optical design with the nostalgic image characteristics that are popular today. Drawing inspiration from some of the most beloved ZEISS lenses of the 20th century, Aatma combines an emotion-driven look with the mechanical reliability, data integration, and workflow compatibility that’s expected for current production. Visit hereA New Solution from Videoguys:Power your most demanding creative workflows with the G-RAID PROJECT 2, a high-performance 2-bay storage system built to handle massive 4K, 8K, and VR video projects with ease. Featuring 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drives, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and RAID 0 pre-configured for maximum speed and efficiency, it delivers fast data transfers up to 520MB/s to keep your editing and archiving workflows moving without interruption. If you’re ready to expand your storage and streamline your production workflow, learn more about the G-RAID PROJECT 2 and other professional media solutions at Videoguys. Learn more herePodcast Rewind:March 2026 - Ep. 125.Promote Your Brand:Advertise your products or services in The Making Of newsletter and reach 250,000 film and TV industry each week. To learn more, please email [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe