Rough Cut

Author: The Video Consortium

Conversations with documentary filmmakers and video journalists about their creative processsuccesses, failures, and what theyve learned along the way. Created by the global filmmaking collective The Video Consortium, Rough Cut is a guide to navigating todays ever-changing media landscape.
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Best Seat in the House: Behind the Lens with the LA Sparks Videographer Alicia Ramirez
Episode 72
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Step courtside with Los Angeles Sparks Videographer Alicia Ramirez! In this episode of Rough Cut, hosted by producer Lauren Mahoney, Alicia shares her journey from cinematography and film production to capturing the energy of the WNBA. Hear how she leveraged unpaid gigs to land her dream job, the pressures of being a one-person crew shooting everything from promos to practices, and the amazing experience of having the best view in the house. Alicia talks gear, her busy in-season workweek, building trust with the team, and where she hopes to go from here. Consider this episode the final, satisfying swish of the net as we successfully close the book on another incredible season.Show LinksLauren Mahoney: https://videoconsortium.org/members/lauren-mahoneyAlicia Ramirez: https://www.aliciasramirez.com/LA Sparks Instagram: www.instagram.com/la_sparksLA Sparks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLosAngelesSparks/CreditsHost Lauren MahoneyGuests Alicia RamirezExecutive Produced by Sky Dylan-Robbins and Kat VecchioProduced by Audrey HorwitzMusic by Zack WrightClick here to join or support the Video Consortium