On this episode of Chasing the Same Sun: Global Adventures in Filmmaking, Hometeam Partner Lagan Sebert sits down with the incredibly talented director and cinematographer, Johnny Valencia. They dive into Valencia's fascinating origin story, from his early collaborations with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to the story behind the music video for Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." Valencia shares how his collaborative spirit and community-focused approach have been the cornerstone of his successes. The episode also touches upon his work with Hometeam on the Emmy-nominated "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas" and Clio-winning Walmart series "Homecoming," his apprenticeship with Terrence Malick, and his upcoming projects, including a feature documentary on a South African fishing community and a global docuseries.

Learn more about Johnny’s adventures: https://www.wearehometeam.com/filmmakers/johnny-valencia

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Executive Producers - Hometeam Partners, Lagan Sebert, Brandon Bloch, & Harrison Winter

Producer & Editor - Drew English

Producer & Researcher - Harley Sanders