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Hi Andre! Big fan of Departures, Descending, and now Over the Horizon. I’m a few episodes into Over the Horizon and loving both it and your stellar cinematography. I’ve got a ton of questions, so feel free to pick and choose as you like!

1. As far as travel shows or nonfiction documentaries go, are there any others, current and past, that you respect and recommend? Why?

2. Are there are cinematographers that have influenced your style over the years? Also, are there any currently active camera and/or directorial professionals whose work you enjoy?

3. Do you have any say in the music selection on these shows? I was consistently impressed with how well the music fit the images in all three series.

4. Are there any projects you’ve been involved in that you would like more people to know about? For example, IMDB tells me that you were a director and cinematographer on UpRooted with Sarah Sharratt, which is a show I know nothing about.

5. Can you tell us about “Don’t Forget Your Passport” from 1999? I see that Ellis is credited in that. How long have you two known each other?

6. If money wasn’t an object, what sort of project would you love to do and why?

7. I see that you are planning to film Scott’s motorcycle trip coming up, and that you are in talks with both Scott and Justin about a possible next season of Departures. Are there any other upcoming projects you can speak about?

8. If you could choose any country to live abroad in for an extended period of time, which would you choose and why? Living abroad is a very different experience from traveling, and I'm curious where you would choose.

9. Other than the projects you actively pursue yourself, what sort of projects do people ask you to take part in?

10. And last, a more difficult question. From a directorial and cinematographic standpoint, what were some moments from your previous projects where you had a disagreement with someone (either the hosts or otherwise) over how certain images or scenes were being filmed, or how they were being edited during post? I'm guessing the North Korea episodes of Departures may come up here, but how about anything else?

Regardless, thanks for providing hours of beautiful entertainment for fellow travel enthusiasts! I know I've been inspired to visit at least one or two places thanks to your work. Keep it up!

Thank you thank you! I'm just ecstatic to see any answers at all! There are plenty of good suggestions to sink my teeth into here.