Creative initiative GoodBadMad has released its first podcast season a year after successfully building the platform from the ground up. The team behind the initiative to connect the aspirational with the experienced, providing exclusive content for young creative professionals. GoodBadMad (GBM) is a creative platform for film, TV and theatre professionals to learn the ins … Read more
We’re very excited to announce that the March 2021 issue of British Cinematographer is almost here! You can find out more about just some of the exclusive interviews and articles you can expect to find inside this incredibly special edition now by reading on… ON THE COVER… SIR ROGER DEAKINS CBE BSC ASC In our … Read more
Twickenham Film Studios, operated by TIME+SPACE Studios, is continuing to bolster the team as part of the new era and expansion for the studios, welcoming Tom Witkowski as the TFS new Director of Technology & Engineering. The addition of Witkowski will allow the studios to completely rethink and fully evolve their technology and innovation offering – … Read more
Created by IRIS London and directed by the duo The Queen with Fresh Film, a fast-paced 60-second spot for Starbucks provided a fantastic chance for the Queen to experiment with new ideas and techniques. And thanks to ECD Daryl Corp’s trust lots of their tricks came out the box. Talking about the film, The Queen … Read more
Producer Anita Overland, whose industry credits include The Iron Lady and the recent Small Axe, is to be the new chair of the ScreenSkills Film Skills Council. She succeeds Iain Smith, of Applecross Productions, who has recently stepped down after 12 years’ service with ScreenSkills and its previous incarnation as Creative Skillset. Announcing the appointment, … Read more
Following the worldwide success of its 2019 debut, the second season of HIERRO recently premiered on Movistar + in Spain, once again featuring the photography of cinematographer Jose Luis Bernal AEC who this time relied on Cooke Anamorphic/i SF (Special Flair) lenses to create a new look for the series. Created by brothers Pepe and … Read more
Chroma-Q has launched a new accessory – The Hang Force – designed for use with their Color Force II and Studio Force II (48” and 72” models). Restrictions with where you can hang the fixture on the truss due to the crossbar-section is now a thing of the past, thanks to the Hang Force bracket … Read more
Brent Sauls of Magic Arm Lighting is a freelance gaffer and cinematographer from Cape Town South Africa – currently based in Johannesburg – whose professional career has encompassed 15 years at the forefront of making a diversity of commercials, movies, and TV series. Last year he invested in a set of eight Astera Titan Tubes, … Read more
Stephan Schenk, as General Manager Global Sales & Solutions, has taken over responsibility for the worldwide sales and service of ARRI’s hardware products as well as the company’s solutions business. This newly created position aims to combine and align the sales and service activities across all ARRI product groups and expand the systems business across … Read more
As two million grassroots footballers in the UK count down the days to return of amateur sport on 29th March, COPA90 and Mind have partnered to reveal a unique film exploring the impact of the beautiful game on the nation’s mental health. Sunday, a three-minute spot shot entirely on 16mm film and directed by Charlie … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced its nominees for feature film, documentary and television cinematography, representing the organisation’s picks for the most compelling visual filmmaking over the past 14 months. Winners will be named during the 35th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards on April 18. The virtual ceremony will be live streamed via American … Read more
EAT THE RICH Netflix has put its money behind A-list filmmakers like Spike Lee, Aaron Sorkin and George Clooney whose films are all in the running for accolades. Da 5 Bloods, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and The Midnight Sky all have their merits, but none hold as high a rating as Ramin Bahrani’s … Read more
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2021, celebrating the very best in film of the past year. A total of 50 feature films received nominations today. Highlights include: Seven nominations for Nomadland and Rocks Six nominations for The Father, Mank, … Read more
Dana Harrison, the current director of operations at ARRI Rental UK, has assumed the role of chair at ASPEC, the Association Of Studio & Production Equipment Companies. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she moved to the UK in 2012 and has over two decades of successful experience in the rental industry. Harrison, who has a … Read more
Boxfish Research, New Zealand manufacturer of underwater remotely operated vehicles, has revealed its next-generation cinematography drone, the Boxfish Luna, for professional underwater videographers and photographers and natural history filmmakers. The drone delivers full-frame, 8K video up to 1,000 metres depth. Utilising advanced imaging from the Sony A7SIII or Sony ⍺1* and a new 200mm precision … Read more
The Critics Choice Association announced the winners of the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards LIVE on The CW during an in-person/virtual hybrid ceremony hosted for the third time by film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs. Nomadland led the winners in the film categories, taking home four awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best … Read more
Broadcaster Together TV will open submissions for its Diverse Film Fund on 1st March The £50,000 fund will commission five emerging filmmakers who do not yet have a broadcast credit as Director or Producer. Applicants may be working in film or TV or are graduates from a film/TV degree Up to £10,000 … Read more
The 27th edition of Encounters Film Festival will take place in September 2021 and are now accepting short films of any genre, under 30 minutes in length to be considered for this year’s competition programme. Encounters Film Festival is a qualifying festival for some of the world’s most prestigious awards including; The Academy Awards, The … Read more
Noted cinematographer Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS will be a featured keynote speaker at the HPA Tech Retreat (March 15-24, 2021). Walker, whose recent work includes Mulan (2020) and Hidden Figures (2016), is a respected artist who has been working throughout the pandemic and will share her experiences and insights. The event features live and recorded … Read more
The annual NFTS Graduate Showcase is the jewel in the crown of the School’s calendar. Over the last year, the students have had to work harder than ever to produce their graduation projects during a worldwide pandemic. Under normal circumstances, graduate films and projects made at the NFTS are the culmination of one to two … Read more
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