POWER TO THE PEOPLE Cinematographer Aaron Reid grounds a new breed of superhero in south London. Few would have pegged Peckham as the home of a new breed of superheroes but that’s what new six-part Netflix series Supacell has done. Written and directed by Andrew Onwubolu, commonly known by his stage name Rapman (Blue Story), … Read more
Here comes the sun! Summer is in full swing, and we’re turning up the heat with the sizzling July/August edition of British Cinematographer. Get ready to dive into our latest issue, brimming with exciting content and exclusive insights from the heart of the film industry. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: SIMON DUGGAN ASC … Read more
The May 2022 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about the incredible interviews and articles you can expect to find inside our 111th edition now by reading on… JARIN BLASCHKE ON THE NORTHMAN In our cover story special, we talk to cinematographer Jarin Blaschke to find out more about his time lensing The Northman. He discusses investigating … Read more
YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING BAFTA Breakthrough cinematographer Aaron Reid explores Filmmakers Academy and shares his views on the site and its educational content as a resource for DPs and filmmakers at all stages of their careers. Over the last four weeks, alongside prepping a TV drama, I have spent my time going through the Filmmakers … Read more
FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE Lensing a drama series portraying the events following the racially motivated murder of Stephen Lawrence and his parents’ ongoing pursuit of justice was not a responsibility Aaron Reid took lightly. The cinematographer shares insight into the retelling of a story of great significance. On the evening of 22 April 1993, black British teenager … Read more
We’re delighted to announce that the September 2021 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about the incredible interviews and articles you can expect to find inside our 107th edition now by reading on… BEN RICHARDSON ASC ON MARE OF EASTTOWN In this month’s cover story special, Ben Richardson ASC shares fascinating insight into his … Read more
Cramped Aaron Reid / 10×10 Cramped Aaron Reid / 10×10 BY: Valentina Valentini The psychological thriller 10×10 seesaws from quiet to bombastic, light-and-airy to dark, all cramped into the space of 90 minutes. Suzi Ewing’s first feature, the film stars Luke Evans and Kelly Reilly in a battle between right, wrong and all the grey … Read more
Feast your eyes on the new edition of British Cinematographer magazine – digitally* via our website, or in print**, from 8th May 2018. On the Cover Bradford Young ASC on Solo: A Star Wars Story Set ten years before the original Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, the visuals on this summer’s big … Read more
Continuing last season’s drive to enhance and expand its hire stock, digital-imaging company Filmscape has added a pair of Alexa Minis, complete with WCU-4 wireless units, to its camera fleet. Complementing a range of Anamorphics from Cooke, ARRI, Kowa and Lomo that were brought into the Filmscape inventory at the close of 2016, the addition … Read more
Camera specialist Filmscape has taken delivery of a selection of new Anamorphic lensing options from Cooke, ARRI, Kowa and Lomo. The Cooke Anamorphic/i family has garnered praise for its precision and versatility, and the ARRI Master range is particularly suited to 35mm format use. The Lomo/Hawk lens set offers all the characteristics of classic Anamorphic … Read more
Totally focussed Meet The New Wave / Aaron Reid Totally focussed Meet The New Wave / Aaron Reid Filmography (so far): In production with Private Passions – Hip Hop (Sky Arts doc, November 2016). Brotherhood (August 2016), Legacy (2015) and Community (2012) When did you first discover you wanted to be a cinematographer? I was a filmmaker first, directing and shooting … Read more