# UCLA Film Professor Shows You How to Become an Excellent Storyteller

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Published: 2026-04-01T12:00:00+00:00
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this week at ease, we’re joined by professor and head of the department of cinematography at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television, Bill McDonald. we discuss ideas like staying true to your voice as an artist and the significance of storytelling. we also explore different factors that shape one’s work and how patience and curiosity help foster artistic expression. if you’ve ever felt unsure about your creative voice, this episode is for you, let’s get into it! follow ease: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ease⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@easethepodcast⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=40cfd03133084508⁠ Website: https://www.easethepodcast.com/ follow nailea: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora⁠ follow justus: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks⁠ © 2025 ease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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