Day: 6 February 2025
Colourist Máté Ternyik on The Brutalist
Could you share how you became involved in The Brutalist and your collaboration with Brady Corbet and Lol Crawley? I was initially brought on board the film as a dailies colourist. However, from my first session with Lol and Brady, working through their camera test footage in preproduction, there was a mutual feeling that we … Read more
DP Kirk Morgan and director Rob Smith on music video “Faces in the Light”
Please share an outline of the production? “Faces in the light” is a music video for South African electronic rap group, PHFAT, featuring Nazieg. As the track itself is about the obsessive and often surreal nature of our digital consumption, we wanted to find a way to bring that to life visually. The result is … Read more
Film London Lodestars 2025 winners announced
Film London reveal its Lodestars 2025 Winners. Film London Lodestars is a programme celebrating the freshest, most exciting filmmaker, creative and craftspeople talent. New for 2025, ten Lodestar Category Winners have been selected from a 30-strong list of finalists at a celebratory event at Soho Hotel, London. With Lodestars known for their inspiration and guidance, … Read more
Nikon announces the NIKKOR Z 35mm F/1.2 S
Nikon expands its premium range of high-performance f/1.2 lenses with the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S. With its ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture and extraordinary resolving power, this bright professional S-Line lens opens new creative possibilities for visual storytellers working with stills or video. Fashion, editorial, fine art, events, documentaries: light speaks, and this lens listens. The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S gives photographers and filmmakers exquisite … Read more
New DoPchoice Spill Killer announced
DoPchoice debuts Spill Killer–designed to prevent light leakage and ensure a clean, professional look for set or location lighting. The elegantly designed butterfly frame covers consist of two L-shaped light stoppers that slip easily on to the rim of a butterfly or frost frame, completely sealing light spillage and eliminating undesirable edges between a scrim, … Read more
The European Film Academy introduces member chapters for the arts and crafts of filmmaking
Members of the European Film Academy who work as casting director, cinematographer, composer, costume designer, editor, make-up & hair artist, production designer, or sound designer will now be automatically assigned to a corresponding chapter. The European Film Academy introduces these first chapters to enhance its programme for individual members, help members to engage more with … Read more
Kathy Bates to receive television showperson of the year award at 2025 ICG Publicists Awards
The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will present actor Kathy Bates with the 2025 Television Showperson of the Year Award at the 62nd ICG Publicists Awards luncheon on Friday, Feb. 28. This annual award honors an individual whose accomplishments in television best represent that special spirit traditionally defined as showmanship, a quality … Read more
ICDA and European Film Academy celebrate new casting award during Berlinale
The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA), in collaboration with the European Film Academy, will host a special event during the Berlinale on 14 February to celebrate EFA’s introduction of its new European Casting Director Award. The event, supported by key industry partners Spotlight and Filmmakers Europe, will showcase the crucial role of casting directors in … Read more
Big Creative UK Summit to spotlight growth and innovation in Cornwall and Devon
The South West’s creative industries are to be placed in the spotlight at Creative UK’s Big Creative UK Summit: Investment in Cornwall and Devon on Friday 7 February. Held across both the University of Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth, this landmark summit will showcase the exciting potential of the creative sector in Cornwall and Devon, providing … Read more
ASC welcomes new member Sevdije Kastrati Dill
Kosovo native Sevdije Kastrati Dill was 15 and preparing for a career in medicine when civil war erupted in her country. She lost her mother and sister in the conflict, events that changed the course of her life; she was introduced to filmmaking and inspired by the power of visual storytelling. Since then, she has … Read more