Day: 24 February 2025
Event Review: Evolution Mallorca Film Festival
FILMMAKING FORCE Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival goes from strength to strength as its ever-developing Cinematography Focus enhances the event experience for attendees and celebrates the craft. The spotlight shone on the art of cinematography at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) as the aptly named event continues to evolve.  Festival founder, Sandra Lipski, believes … Read more
Event Review: Palm Springs International Film Festival
SILVER SCREEN SUPREME Known as Hollywood’s playground, Palm Springs was always a magnet for the rich and famous. It’s also home to a stellar event celebrating standout production. Madelyn Most reports from the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival and a packed programme of screenings, Q&As and awards. Sonny Bono (of Sonny & Cher fame) … Read more
DP Brandon Somerhalder on Come See Me in the Good Light
How did you get involved in the project? I did a verite documentary a few years ago that the director Ryan White saw at Tribeca and started working with him and his producer Jessica Hargrave on a different project – soon after, the idea for this Andrea Gibson documentary came to them. I think I … Read more
Winners announced for the 72nd annual Golden Reel Awards
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organisation of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, announced today the winners for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, honouring outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming. Winners were announced at the annual gala at the Wilshire … Read more
Winners announced for the BFI Future Film Festival awards 2025
The BFI Future Film Festival Awards 2025, supported by Netflix, took place this evening with the winners announced online and in person at BFI Southbank. The talented young filmmakers aged 16-25 that took home prizes included Eve Grant (Best New Talent and Best Writer for HEAVY), Andrea Adame and Paula Trejo Espado (Best Film and … Read more
Ed Lachman ASC / Maria and El Conde
COLOUR CONTRAST Ed Lachman ASC is known for seamlessly blending period lenses, film textures, and innovative techniques to create a rich visual style that authentically evokes the eras he portrays. In collaboration with director Pablo LarraÃn, Lachman explains his approach to their black-and-white film El Conde and their latest project, Maria, a tragic story told in brilliant … Read more
Jomo Fray wins Independent Spirit Award for Nickel Boys
Film Independent handed out top honours at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Hosted for the second year in a row by acclaimed comedian Aidy Bryant, the awards ceremony was broadcast live on IMDb’s and Film Independent’s YouTube channels. The Spirit Awards are Film Independent’s largest annual celebration, making year-round programming for filmmakers and film … Read more
Jomo Fray and Ed Lachman ASC amongst winners at ASC Awards
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) revealed Edward Lachman ASC earned the org’s 2025 theatrical feature film award for Maria. The 39th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton, also recognised Jomo Fray for Nickel Boys in the Spotlight Award category, and Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for the documentary Gaucho Gaucho. Winners … Read more