New York, NY — May 23, 2025 — Sight, Sound & Story invites you on an epic journey into the heart of Middle-earth with Episode XLIII: Behind the Lens & Edit of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” This exclusive event features an in-depth conversation with two of the series’ key creative forces—Cinematographer Alex Disenhof, ASC, and Editor Joel Skinner.
As one of television’s most ambitious productions, “The Rings of Power” brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary world to vivid life. In this special episode, Alex Disenhof, shares his approach to crafting the show’s breathtaking visuals, revealing how lighting, composition, and scale are used to transport audiences to a realm of myth and magic. Meanwhile, Joel Skinner offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate editing process, discussing how he shapes character arcs and builds tension in a story rich with emotion and foreboding.
Sight, Sound & Story: Behind the Lens & Edit continues to spotlight the collaborative craft behind the camera and in the edit suite, offering rare insights from top-tier talent working at the intersection of story and spectacle.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how vision and precision combine to bring a fantasy world to life.
Event Details:
Sight, Sound & Story: Behind the Lens & Edit of The “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”
Featuring: Alex Disenhof, ASC & Joel Skinner
When: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Where:
General Admission: FREE!
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About Sight, Sound & Story:
Sight, Sound & Story is an acclaimed event series that celebrates the art of visual storytelling by bringing audiences face-to-face with industry professionals working behind the scenes in film, television, and streaming content.
About Our Panelists:
Alex Disenhof, ASC, is a cinematographer who has photographed award-winning feature films, television shows, and commercials. His latest work includes the highly anticipated HBO miniseries "Task" and Amazon’s mega-budget "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," where he holds the position of lead cinematographer.
Past work also includes the cultural phenomenon "Watchmen" for HBO, an ASC Award nomination for his work on the pilot episode of "The Exorcist," two Camerimage nominations (2020 Pilot - "City on a HIll" / 2009 Music Video - "Mono No Aware"), and the 2014 Somali pirate film "Fishing Without Nets," which received the US Dramatic Directing prize at Sundance and was screened at Camerimage. His work in independent cinema has also featured films screened at Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, Camerimage, and SXSW, with acclaimed directors such as Michel Gondry and Jeremiah Zagar.
In recognition of his work, Alex was named in Variety's "Below the Line Impact Report" in both 2014 and 2016, and in 2021, he became the youngest active member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers.
Alex is a passionate storyteller who thrives in a collaborative environment. He believes that the values of respect, empathy, and kindness are just as important as artistic excellence in every project that he takes on.
Born and raised in Bristol, in the West of England, Joel Skinner embarked on his television editing career rather late compared to many of his peers. It wasn't until his late twenties that he decided to make a significant career shift. With a background in insurance, Joel chose to follow his passion for filmmaking, a hobby that had long seen him creating short films with friends and working in the camera crew on music promos for the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Killers. This passion led him to pursue a Master's Degree in Film.
Joel's entry into the TV industry began with roles as an Assistant Editor and Visual Effects Editor on some of the most beloved British TV series, including the iconic "Doctor Who," "Sherlock," and "Luther." These experiences allowed him to hone his craft, work with some of the best Directors and Editors the U.K. has to offer, and develop a keen eye for narrative and visual storytelling.
He landed his first job as an Editor on "Luther," having started as an assistant on the series. This opportunity marked the beginning of a career in high-end television. Since then, Joel has had the privilege of editing numerous prestigious U.K. and U.S. productions, including His Dark Materials for HBO and "Winx: The Fate Saga" for Netflix.
The culmination of Joel's career thus far has been his role as an Editor for the acclaimed series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for Prime Video, a dream project for a confessed Tolkien nerd.
Chad Anderson is a college professor, animation geek, poet, video editor & skateboarder from the Jersey Shore. He has worked on various editing and visual FX projects for corporate, educational, broadcast, non-profit, and military organizations all over the country (and once in Korea). Previous clients have included E! Entertainment, "The Charlie Rose Show," the WB, The Count Basie Theatre, and a film that went straight to video with John Stamos in it. He holds a Master’s in Education from NJCU and has been teaching for over 18 years. His favorite movie is "Joe Versus the Volcano."