The weeks before filming are when practical and technical decisions are made — but also when dreams and fantasies are born, fed into the project, or abandoned. In this masterclass, Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot explores the unseen artistry of the prep period as a space of both possibility and choice. From location scouts to lens tests, crew dynamics to visual planning, and creative expectations to on-set realities, this session promises to be as technically rich as it is creatively inspiring.