From 1st October, productions with outstanding work by a camera operator or team can be submitted for consideration. Submissions process: In order to provide more exposure for operators we have changed the 2021 rules so that the nominations presented to the jury for final voting will have been selected by the wider membership. This is … Read more
The first annual Matchbox Film Awards was held in Brighton recently in support and celebration of the next generation of filmmaking talent. The film and production industries are jam-packed with talented creatives looking to get a seat at the table. Pursuing your passions can be difficult at the best of times – so what does … Read more
Amazon Studios head of European originals, Georgia Brown, and head of UK originals, Dan Grabiner, took part in an address during which they recommitted Prime Video’s long-term ambitions for making original television in the UK, in front of an assembled group of UK production partners, broadcasting industry and other guests as part of ‘An Evening … Read more
Raindance returns to cinemas 27 October to 6 November for the 29th edition of the Raindance Film Festival. As the world begins to emerge from a Covid cocoon, Britain’s biggest independent film festival Raindance is poised and ready to return to cinemas – and after the last 18 months of isolation and uncertainty, Raindance is coming … Read more
This article was shared with permission from Panavision. – Large-format Sphero 65 optics contribute to the look of the Marvel blockbuster. Cinematographer Bill Pope, ASC turned to Panavision Sydney for the camera and lens package on the Marvel Studios feature Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Over the course of production, Panavision Sydney supplied … Read more
Caroline Champetier, AFC, and Inès Tabarin, 1st AC, talk about the making of the film, filmed with Sony Venice and α7 III cameras, and with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses. This article has been shared with permission from ZEISS, and was originally featured on their LENSPIRE blog. ZEISS: Unlike his previous films, Leos Carax didn’t write … Read more
Company 3 (CO3) have announced the hire of world-renowned colourist Jean-Clément Soret. Formerly MPC’s global creative director of colour grading, he will be joining as senior colourist. Soret has brought his mastery of the medium to major features and commercial campaigns internationally throughout his career spanning 25+ years. His work has been recognized at a … Read more
Pulse Films has announced the signing of Academy Award, BAFTA, Grierson, and Grammy Award-winning film director, writer, and producer Asif Kapadia for global commercial representation. One of the most influential filmmakers of our generation, Kapadia is best known for his innovative trilogy of narratively driven, archive-constructed documentaries, ‘Senna’, ‘Amy’ and ‘Diego Maradona’. Following its world premiere at the 2015 … Read more
Nikon has announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, a compact and lightweight prime lens compatible with full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The beautifully lyrical NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is an everyday superhero: sharp, fast, and small enough to wield discreetly, it’s great for … Read more
The NFTS and Film4 have announced a new scholarship in honour of Sue Bruce-Smith who spent two decades of her career at Film4. A hugely influential figure in the British film industry, Sue passed away in May 2020 at the age of 62. The Sue Bruce-Smith Scholarship commemorates Sue’s many achievements and her pioneering contribution to the film industry … Read more
Dejero and Dazzl are facilitating uninterrupted coverage for French production company, Sea Events, as it live streams the dramatic departures and arrivals of each stage of the Solitaire du Figaro sailing race, currently taking place over 1,830 miles across some of Europe’s roughest waters. The combination of Dejero’s mobile transmitter and Dazzl’s cloud video platform … Read more
NAB has announced that it is cancelling the 2021 NAB Show, which was scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, October 9-13. The announcement comes after a number of its largest exhibitors, including Sony, Canon, Panasonic and Ross all announced that they were pulling out of the show, citing concerns over COVID-19. The association said … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated government lockdowns have been nothing short of a disaster for mothers working in the UK television sector. Being a mother in television has always been accompanied by enormous difficulties related to the nature of the working practices and cultures that have become prevalent in the UK television. The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
IMAGO – the International Federation of Cinematographers – is pleased to announce that at the recent Extraordinary Annual General Assembly – held on Saturday 4th September – a new administrative team was elected. During the assembly, the IMAGO board was increased in size and two new co-presidents were elected. You can find details of IMAGO’s … Read more
Mentors and judges include Andrea Walji, head of content and production at Waterbear Network, the first video on demand platform dedicated to the future of our planet, Fergus Hayock, managing director of Picture Zero, a new production business focused on climate solutions and sustainable filmmaking, and Aaqil Ahmed, BAFTA and Emmy award winning media consultant, 25-year career at the BBC … Read more
DNEG, a leading visual effects (VFX) and animation studio for the creation of feature film, television and multiplatform content, announced that the company will pay enhanced overtime to its London employees in a move that is a departure from industry norms in the UK. Beginning October 2021, DNEG will pay overtime at 1.5x rate to … Read more
In 2020, disguise launched its award-winning xR workflow that allows creative and technical teams to render photorealistic graphics content from engines like Unreal Engine on LED surfaces developed by companies like ROE Visual. With the help of camera tracking technology, these graphics can then be displayed in-camera as real-time, 3D, photorealistic environments that immerse actors, … Read more
Cinelab London will Rebrand to Cinelab Film & Digital, to reflect growth and expanded services. The rebrand to Cinelab Film & Digital reflects the film-based company’s growth and expansion into providing digital imaging and digital dailies services following its joining with On Set Tech in March 2021. Cinelab London was founded in 2013 by Adrian … Read more
Astera’s PixelBrick won a 2021 PLASA Award for Innovation – one of two lighting products out of the six 2021 winners selected from 29 entries – as the PLASA entertainment technology trade show returned to Olympia after a pandemic forced absence in 2020. The judges commented, “this is not just another battery uplighter, but a … Read more
Benoit Soler won the 2021 VMAs for best cinematography for his work on Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’. This is the third time an NFTS alumnus has won the MTV Best Cinematography Award. In 1986 it went to Oliver Stapleton for ‘The Sun Always Shines on T.V.’ by a-ha. In 2011 it went to Thomas Townend … Read more
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