Illya is the co-host and Editor in Chief of The Cinematography Podcast as well as the President of
Hot Rod Cameras, the presenting sponsor of the podcast. For more than 25 years, Illya has worked in advanced forms of imaging for the motion picture industry, including holding positions in about every capacity one can in the camera department. A former Local 600 1st AC and operator, Illya has hundreds of credits, spanning feature films, television series, commercials and music videos. His DP credits include national commercials and TV series. After a brief stint as an assistant at
CAA, Illya transitioned into a senior executive position in the professional camera rental industry, serving clients working in prime time television and major feature films. In 2006, Illya joined Dalsa Digital Cinema, manufacturer of the world’s first 4K digital cinema camera. In 2009, Illya founded Hot Rod Cameras, after inventing the first professional PL lens mount for HDSLR/Mirrorless cameras and dozens of other original products.
