Behind the Lens with Brenton Spencer

Classic Conversations

Explore the career of TV director and cinematographer Brenton Spencer, from his early inspirations to his work on SCTV, Cujo 2, and Officer and a Gentile. He shares personal anecdotes, including his Spinal Tap moment, and discusses his experiences on First Blood and 21 Jump Street. Brenton also talks about his directorial debut in Blown Away and his long-term role on The CW's The Flash.

Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

My guest, Brenton Spencer, and I discuss:

• Brenton Spencer's origin story: Early inspirations that led him on the path to becoming a successful TV director and cinematographer.
• Working on SCTV as a cinematographer. Being a part of such classics as Cujo 2 and Officer and a Gentile. Working closely with Andrea Martin and other members of the SCTV cast.
• Brenton shares his very own Spinal Tap moment.
• Working on First Blood
• Stories from the set of 21 Jump Street
• Blown Away - working with Corey Haim, Nicole Eggert, and Corey Feldman in Brenton's directorial debut
• How Brenton landed his long-term gig on the CW's The Flash.
• Directing an episode of The Flash: Rogues of War
• Plus, many more fascinating stories!

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