Back at Universal after two decades, Cine Gear 2024 grappled with AI, visual legacies and cinematic futures—where cameras shrink, emotions persist, and stories evolve. The last time Cine Gear was on the Universal lot, Barack Obama hadn’t yet become president and “AI” was only a plot device – but a lot can change over 20 … Read more
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) unveiled its Ninth Annual ASC Photo Gallery, showcasing an impressive collection of stills captured by nearly 50 of the Society’s esteemed members, including renowned Oscar and Emmy recipients. “This exhibit has become one of the most anticipated events for our members each year,” said ASC President Shelly Johnson. “For many of … Read more
The colour of magic Academy Award-winning visual effects studio Framestore reunited with StudioCanal and producers Rosie Alison and Rob Silva on Paddington’s next big adventure. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, is a family-friendly feature that sees Paddington and the Brown family journey to Peru, to visit Aunt Lucy in the Home for Retired … Read more
REIMAGINING THE MAGIC Alice Brooks ASC’s considers musicals to be the most magical genre, so when director Jon M. Chu invited her to join him in translating the Wicked world from stage to screen, it was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure she could not resist. Two decades after the now infamous musical Wicked made its Broadway debut, … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. The 2022 class is 44% … Read more
LYRICAL LIFE STORY Part musical, part biopic, tick, tick…BOOM! details the struggles and successes of a composer and playwright at a pivotal point in life as he navigates life and strives to fulfil his creative ambitions. In telling Jonathan Larson’s story, Alice Brooks ASC and director Lin-Manuel Miranda explored blurring the line between dreams and … Read more
THE SPIRIT OF FILMMAKING Having been forced to move online in 2020 due to the pandemic, this year’s EnergaCamerimage International Film Festival returned as an in-person event in Toruń, with a virtual platform allowing those participating online to watch streamed events. The festival featured 231 films in ten juried, competitive categories and attendees could participate … Read more
The January 2022 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about the exclusive interviews and articles you can expect to find inside our 109th edition now by reading on… ROBBIE RYAN BSC ISC ON C’MON C’MON In our latest cover story special, cinematographer Robbie Ryan BSC ISC shares insight into his time lensing the black-and-white heart-warming … Read more
We seem to live in constantly interstitial time now, always in the wake of “defining events”- until the next set of befores and afters comes along. Hence, just when we thought we’d figured out how best to live with the prevalence of the Delta variant, here comes Omicron, discovered and travelling the world, all since our last column. “Interstitial time” ain’t what it used to … Read more
In an industry that relies heavily on collaboration to combine technical excellence with inspiring creativity, the last two years have been a unique challenge. The ZEISS Cinema Lens team, meanwhile, has worked hard to not only continue communications, but to also expand and improve its capabilities across the Americas. Whether it’s from behind masks or … Read more