Brandon Cox - One Spoon of Chocolate, Mermaid, Four Rivers Six Ranges, and Free Bert
Release Date: 09/24/2025
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Cinematographer Brandon Cox returns to Getting Made after completing four feature films and a NETFLIX series, FREE BERT.
In this episode, Brandon talks about working overseas with International crews, and his life changing experience on FOUR RIVERS SIX RANGES.
He then lensed for Director RZA, on One Spoon Full of Chocolate which had its premiere at the TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL to a sold out theater. This film also received high praise from Quentin Tarantino.
On top of that, he was recruited to DP for the Mermaid, a crime thriller starring the legendary Mel Gibson. Brandon shares some of his favorite moments from working with Mel, who is currently filming the Resurrection of the Christ (which will be released in two parts).
Brandon also talks about his experience working on the recently wrapped NETFLIX series FREE BERT, starring Bert Kreisher.
Brandon Cox is on an incredible streak and it has only just begun.