Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In the final episode of this Value Talks season, we chat to 3 industry guests to discover how they build and negotiate new cinematic realities through photography, film and creative direction.
Host Tim Ogu is joined by Juno Calypso, Yoni Lappin and Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Todd to discuss the power and possibilities of world-building on screen, the connection between photography and identity, and developing new worlds across digital landscapes.
Chapters:
00:00 Episode introduction
01:30 Speakers introductions
02:00 Defining your practice
08:40 Navigating between personal and commercial
12:45 Personal and creative journeys
22:20 Storytelling
27:15 Style and flexibility
32:15 Finding inspiration through social media
39:30 Favourite project and proudest moment
46:10 What do you value most in your collaborators?
48:40 Advice for your university self
51:00 Conclusion
About the speakers:
Juno Calypso is an award-winning artist who works with photography, film and installation to explore powerful themes such as femininity, solitude, desire and despair. Juno graduated from BA (Hons) Photography at London College of Communication. Website: junocalypso.com Instagram: instagram.com/junocalypso
Director and photographer Yoni Lappin develops projects across the spheres of music, fashion, commercial and film. With a particular interest in youth culture, Yoni has made videos for artists including A$AP Rocky, Slowthai and Mura Masa. Website: yonilappin.com Instagram: instagram.com/yonilappin/?hl=en
Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Todd is a multidisciplinary creative director who works with international fashion and cultural clients across a range of creative media. Having co-founded the photography publication, ‘Family Portrait’, she also recently launched her own creative studio. SJ studied graphic design at London College of Communication. Website: sarahjaynetodd.com Instagram: instagram.com/sarahjaynetodd_
Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication. Website: timothyogu.com
Listen:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/value-talks/id1659691175
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0RTBMcYUXKSGHaejsbsXJD
Production credits:
Shot and edited by Grey Moth: grey-moth.com
About Value Talks:
London College of Communication’s Value Talks series brings together figures from across the creative industries to share their thoughts around contemporary issues and the importance of creativity.
Disclaimer:
While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this film are the views of the individuals featured.
In the final episode of this Value Talks season, we chat to 3 industry guests to discover how they build and negotiate new cinematic realities through photography, film and creative direction.
Host Tim Ogu is joined by Juno Calypso, Yoni Lappin and Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Todd to discuss the power and possibilities of world-building on screen, the connection between photography and identity, and developing new worlds across digital landscapes.
Chapters:
00:00 Episode introduction
01:30 Speakers introductions
02:00 Defining your practice
08:40 Navigating between personal and commercial
12:45 Personal and creative journeys
22:20 Storytelling
27:15 Style and flexibility
32:15 Finding inspiration through social media
39:30 Favourite project and proudest moment
46:10 What do you value most in your collaborators?
48:40 Advice for your university self
51:00 Conclusion
About the speakers:
Juno Calypso is an award-winning artist who works with photography, film and installation to explore powerful themes such as femininity, solitude, desire and despair. Juno graduated from BA (Hons) Photography at London College of Communication. Website: junocalypso.com Instagram: instagram.com/junocalypso
Director and photographer Yoni Lappin develops projects across the spheres of music, fashion, commercial and film. With a particular interest in youth culture, Yoni has made videos for artists including A$AP Rocky, Slowthai and Mura Masa. Website: yonilappin.com Instagram: instagram.com/yonilappin/?hl=en
Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Todd is a multidisciplinary creative director who works with international fashion and cultural clients across a range of creative media. Having co-founded the photography publication, ‘Family Portrait’, she also recently launched her own creative studio. SJ studied graphic design at London College of Communication. Website: sarahjaynetodd.com Instagram: instagram.com/sarahjaynetodd_
Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication. Website: timothyogu.com
Listen:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/value-talks/id1659691175
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0RTBMcYUXKSGHaejsbsXJD
Production credits:
Shot and edited by Grey Moth: grey-moth.com
About Value Talks:
London College of Communication’s Value Talks series brings together figures from across the creative industries to share their thoughts around contemporary issues and the importance of creativity.
Disclaimer:
While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this film are the views of the individuals featured.
