Day: 18 February 2025
West London Film Competition 2025 to take place in March
The highly anticipated West London Film Competition 2025 screening will take place on Monday, 31st March 2025 at The Ealing Project, showcasing the creativity and talent of student filmmakers from across West London. The competition has enables West Londoner’s aspiring to careers in film and TV to gain a taste of being in a real … Read more
Harbor signs colourist Karim El Katari
Harbor has made a power move, signing Karim El Katari, hailing from Paris, French colourist whose work is known for his avant-garde vision and ability to elevate storytelling through color. El Katari is the creative force behind an impressive portfolio of Cannes-nominated films, high-profile restorations, and campaigns for globally renowned brands. Karim’s career boasts high-profile collaborations … Read more
Ollie Craig / Dimensional Double Shift commercial
NEW DIMENSIONS Virtual production is often presented as an alternative to shooting on location; a solution for places too inaccessible, hostile or expensive to capture in actuality. But what if the “real” location actually exists virtually? London-based cinematographer Ollie Craig reveals how he shot a virtual reality video game trailer for Dimensional Double Shift. Dimensional Double … Read more
BFI Flare full programme announced
The 39th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, one of the world’s most significant and long-standing queer film events in the LGBTQIA+ calendar, today reveals its full programme. BFI Flare will take place at BFI Southbank which, alongside packed screenings, will be buzzing with special events and DJ nights during the festival. Now in its 11th year, in … Read more
Tim Palmer BSC publishes Cinematography and Lighting for Television
Drawing from author Tim Palmer’s 30 years of experience working as a cinematographer for award-winning drama series including Killing Eve, Bad Sisters, and Line of Duty, this book is the go-to guide on how to light just about any scene a cinematographer may face when shooting a TV show. Focusing on lighting scenarios suitable for the small screen, the book … Read more
dedolight introduce Asymmetric Background Light
Everyone knows to get perfect chroma key it is necessary to produce even lighting on the background without shadows from the subject you are filming. The easiest way to avoid shadows from subject to background is to move the subject away from the background, therefore providing separation. This is fine if you have space for … Read more
Donate to Rare Dementia Support in honour or Roger Pratt BSC
This site is a tribute to Roger Pratt. He is much loved and will always be remembered. Donate here.
Sohonet launches rental house and reseller program
Sohonet, a global leader in connectivity and software solutions for the media and entertainment industry, has announced the launch of its new rental house and reseller program. This initiative is designed to make it easier for film and TV post teams to obtain Sohonet’s award-winning real-time review product, ClearView Flex at the same time they … Read more
Society of Camera Operators announces Camera Operators of the Year
The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) has announced the recipients of Camera Operator of the Year in Film and Television during the 2025 SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. The recipient of Camera Operator of the Year in Film is P. Scott Sakamoto, SOC – A Complete Unknown. Camera Operator of the Year in Television recipients are Scott Dropkin, SOC – Yellowstone, S5E14 “Life is … Read more
Studio RM appoints senior colourist Jack McGinity and EP Mike Coley
Studio RM is expanding its footprint in the advertising world with the addition of Senior Colourist Jack McGinity and Executive Producer Mike Coley. Known for its high-end, artistic approach to colour grading and finishing, Studio RM is now setting its sights on offering brands and agencies an even greater level of creative excellence across film, … Read more
Remembering Malcolm Vinson Assoc. BSC (1939-2025)
We are sad to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Malcolm Vinson Assoc BSC (1939-2025). Born in 1939, Malcolm worked his way through the industry from clapper loader to camera operator. One of his early assignments was operating on second unit of The New Avengers in 1976. Later, he graduated to first … Read more
RED DIGITAL CINEMA announces return of trade-in program
RED DIGITAL CINEMA announced the return of the company’s popular trade-in program now available for the latest generation of RED cameras, including the new Z Mount models. Customers can trade in their existing RED DSMC, RAVEN, SCARLET-W, DSMC2, or RANGER cameras and receive a credit towards the purchase of a new, eligible RED V-RAPTOR XL … Read more
Art Directors Guild Awards to support disaster relief efforts for behind-the-camera workers
The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) announces that a portion of all proceeds from the 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards will be donated to disaster relief efforts benefiting behind-the-camera workers in the entertainment industry impacted by the recent California wildfires. “Our membership and filmmaking community have been impacted by these devastating … Read more
Manchester Film Festival announces more films and Q&As with filmmakers
The Manchester Film Festival announced additions to the 2025 programme. Alongside the 45 feature films and short film strand previously announced, the festival will also present 3 features films: the Manchester premiere of THE END; the Manchester premiere of HILL and the World Premiere premiere of BREAKING BARRIERS: THE PAULA DUNN STORY. THE END is … Read more
Jomo Fray wins Technical Achievement Critics Circle Award
Nickel Boys cinematographer Jomo Fray’s technical achievement on Nickel Boys is recognised at the Critics Circle Awards and the film’s director RaMell Ross received the award for Director of the Year. Brady Corbet’s immigrant epic The Brutalist took the top prize from the UK’s leading critics, as Conclave and A Real Pain all receive multiple awards, and Zoe Saldaña … Read more
Anora wins Best Picture at Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the winners of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards. The star-studded awards ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler, broadcast LIVE on E! from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The show will also be available to stream February 8 on Peacock. Anora won Best Picture, while Emilia Pérez, The Substance and Wicked … Read more
2025 SBIFF award winning films announced
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announce the award-winning films for the 40th edition. Awards were announced at a ceremony this morning hosted by El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara with Jury and Filmmakers in attendance. “It’s an undeniable pleasure to celebrate such a diverse and wonderful array of winning films,” said … Read more
Dave Alex Riddett BSC / Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
NATIONAL TREASURE Having been involved in Aardman’s stop-motion productions since The Wrong Trousers, Dave Alex Riddett BSC has a deep knowledge of capturing the trademark handcrafted look. He shares why practical magic is still at the core of Wallace & Gromit’s world in their latest adventure. Industry advances have driven some stop-motion techniques since Dave … Read more