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Behind the Scenes

Rachel Clark BSC / Finding Emily

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Behind the Scenes

Jamie D. Ramsay SASC BSC / Pressure

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Behind the Scenes

Mark Wolf BSC / Lord of the Flies

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Point of View

Who gets to learn cinematography?

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News

Legendary director James Cameron on reinventing the live concert experience in 3D

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Behind the Scenes

Ed Moore BSC / Hijack

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Behind the Scenes

Evgenia Alexandrova AFC / The Secret Agent

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Masterclass

Ayinde Anderson / The Vince Staples Show

News

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Lensworks introduces NeoAO Version 2 anamorphic lens series

Cine Gear
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Lensworks expands X65 large format prime series with new 25mm ultra wide lens

Cine Gear
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British Cinematographer readers can get a free Visitor Pass to IBC2026

IBC
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MARS Volume hosts “fantastic evening” of networking at UK House during SXSW London

Industry events
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New paper from Creative UK proposes solutions to “boost responsible AI adoption in the creative sector”

Industry
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VERSA Studios launches VERSA Lab – format development platform

News
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Sony develops Rialto 65 – expands Venice 2 to 65mm format

Cameras
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Panavision announces new Primo 65 motion picture lenses

Lenses
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SET Film Festival launches new Accelerator Programme for UK-based artists and filmmakers

Film festivals
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Harbor and acclaimed colourist Élodie Ichter announce creative partnership

News
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Atomos announces immediate availability of Sumo PRO-19 – new 19-inch 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher

Cine Gear
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American Cinema Editors announces dates for 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

Awards
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Features

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Sheffield DocFest creative director Raul Niño Zambrano on how non-fiction storytelling is evolving – and why

Interviews
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Dave Alex Riddett BSC / Boop

Behind the Scenes
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Marcell Rév ASC HCA / Euphoria

Camera Creative
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Inside the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man grade with Blackmagic Design and senior colourist Simone Grattarola

Interviews
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Chasing story from the sky 

Point of View
A man in a blue military uniform and cap with an aviation emblem sits outdoors in front of a stone building, with part of a tyre and a vintage vehicle visible behind him.

Jamie D. Ramsay SASC BSC / Pressure

Behind the Scenes
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Kevin Walls / Premature

Masterclass
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Charlie Painter / Operation Dynamo

Masterclass
A group of children with painted faces and bodies, some in tattered clothes, gather outdoors on a dirt ground. A film crew with camera equipment captures the scene; trees and greenery are in the background.

Mark Wolf BSC / Lord of the Flies

Behind the Scenes
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The portrait and the memory of civilisation

Point of View
A young man and woman sit next to each other at a table in a warmly lit indoor setting. Both are smiling and looking slightly to their left. There are glasses and candles on the table in front of them.

Rachel Clark BSC / Finding Emily

Behind the Scenes

Cannes honours the invisible artists

Behind the Scenes
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Hilda Sealy GBCT and Billy Abbott discuss the importance of the BSC Talent Bar

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