Mike Eley BSC “Self-Preservation Society”
In our May edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC reflected on the impact of the global epidemic caused by COVID-19 and what it'll mean for the industry & production going forward.
Talking Heads
The views of influential figures in the industry, including those of the current BSC President
Mike Eley BSC “Balancing Acts”
In the March 2020 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC said it's time to actively embrace diversity and inclusion in the camera department.
Steven Poster ASC “Caveat Emptor”
Steven Poster ASC urges cinematographers to galvanise like never before in readiness for potential game-changers coming down the line.
Mike Eley BSC “May The Force Be With Us”
In the January 2020 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC spoke of his belief that the BSC can be a far greater force for progress in the industry than it already is.
Mike Eley BSC “Snap Shots”
In the November 2019 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC delivered a stream of conscientious thoughts about cinematography from the set.
Roy H Wagner ASC HFRPS “Cinema is Dead”
In this edition of Letter from America, Roy H Wagner ASC writes in wondering if the cinema experience and traditional storytelling are dead?
Mike Eley BSC “Under A Bushel”
In the September 2019 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC told us in his president's column that he believes more must be done to extol the skills and talents of the UK's skilled and talented filmmaking crews.
Mike Eley BSC “Elbow Room”
In his July edition column, BSC President Mike Eley says it's beholden on cinematographers to stress the need of their involvement from prep to post, as well as their collaborators-of-choice, to producers
Steven Poster ASC “Rise of the Robots”
On the eve of standing down as national president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, Steven Poster ASC says education, development, and standardisation remain crucial as a new age of technology dawns.
Roy H. Wagner ASC “Embrace Diversity”
Roy H. Wagner says the art of cinematography and storytelling in film becomes all the more rich and rewarding through inclusion and diversity.
Mike Eley BSC “Call Of Duty”
In the May 2019 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC's President's column recounts a conversation with the legendary Billy Williams OBE BSC which struck a chord and led to a musing on the importance of giving DPs adequate prep time.
Mike Eley BSC “Works Of Heart”
In the March 2019 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC's President's column says it's time for proper public recognition of the men and women who create images by academies and corporations alike.
Stephen Lighthill ASC “Resistance Isn’t Futile”
Stephen Lighthill ASC, senior filmmaker-in-residence/cinematography, at the AFI Conservatory/American Film Institute, praises the resilience of cinematographers for pushing back against AMPAS's initial Oscar telecast decision.
Roy H. Wagner ASC “The British New Wave”
Roy H. Wagner ASC gazes back to being a child in the golden age of film-making in the late-1940s and salutes the loyal band of British cinematographers who were part of the British New Wave.
Mike Eley BSC “The giving of gifts”
In the January 2019 edition of British Cinematographer, Mike Eley BSC's President's column celebrates the creation of the BSC 70 years ago and asks what gave rise to such optimism and camaraderie in its formation.
