We asked the team at Paxeros Creative, winners of the ARRI Inspiration Challenge last year, to share their stories of getting started in the industry, winning the challenge, and how they've been putting their ALEXA Mini to use on some of their recent projects.

Cinematographer Arthur Albert and his son, Nick Albert, a Camera Operator, worked together on the last season of Sneaky Pete. Recently, they spoke to us about the project and why they chose Sigma FF Primes.

For Netflix's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, TV legend David Letterman teams up with fascinating global figures for in-depth interviews and curiosity-fueled excursions. Season 2, featuring guests such as Kanye West, Ellen Degeneres, and Tiffany Haddish, was recently released. DP Cameron Barnett worked closely with AbelCine's rental teams on both coasts, along with technical production firm TV Tech Managers, to make it happen.

Andrew Theiss is a Steadicam Operator based out of Columbus, Ohio. After deciding on this career path, he purchased an ARRI TRINITY 5-Axis Hybrid Stabilizer. Recently, he talked to us about why he chose the TRINITY and how he’s been putting it to good use.

The Shed is a content studio based out of NYC that works with brands on every part of the content creation process from creative development through final delivery. With a focus on both documentary-style commercial work and tabletop content, and a dedicated 2,500 square foot studio space, they've worked closely with AbelCine for their sales and service needs.

One of the buzziest shows in recent months has been Netflix's Russian Doll, which follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) as she is stuck reliving the same night in a time loop. Most of the show was shot on location in New York, and DP Chris Teague worked closely with the AbelCine rental team on the planning that went into creating the show's look.

DP Colin Quinn of RiTE Media recently completed filming Grobb, a sci-fi adventure shot on location in the Great Plains of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. To capture the action and sweeping landscapes, the production chose the ARRI ALEXA LF and Leica Thalia Primes. In this conversation, he discusses the project, how he arrived at this camera and lens package, and his impressions of how it performed in the field.

You may be familiar with Matt Porwoll from last year's Behind the Lens blog series, but did you know he's also an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer who used to work in the AbelCine rental department? It's true! Luckily for us, Matt enjoys sharing what he's learned about the technical aspects of his craft. Recently, we had the chance sit down for an in-depth discussion on his current favorite gear.

Ironclad is a team of storytellers and artists dedicated to bringing a creative vision to life. We've been working closely with them on a recent project of theirs, where they had some specific needs for their fast-paced shooting schedule.