Cream of the craft Experts in their field and sparkling new talent were in the spotlight at BAFTA’s celebration of the very best of 2022’s television craft creations. The art at the heart of television production was commended at a BAFTA Television Craft Awards which saw cinematographer Chas Appeti win his first BAFTA for Photography … Read more
LOST IN A MOMENT Conveying the punk power, art, and anarchy surrounding the Sex Pistols’ rapid rise to fame saw frequent collaborators Anthony Dod Mantle BSC ASC DFF and director Danny Boyle set out to capture the extraordinary feeling when the music and energy in the room makes time stand still. “There’s nothing more magical … Read more
The Golden Camera 300 for Lifetime Achievement at the Manaki Brothers Film Festival has been given to Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC. The celebrated British cinematographer had already been honoured with the Manaki Brothers Special Golden Camera 300 in 2009 and with this new award, he cements his position in the festival’s Club of … Read more
The July 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 112th edition now by reading on… MANDY WALKER AM ASC ACS ON ELVIS The Man. The Music. The Legend. In our cover story special, we offer fascinating insight into the creation of Elvis, the electrifying biographical musical that … Read more
The British Cinematographer team had such an incredible time at BSC Expo 2022! We were overjoyed about the return of the in-person show, another event packed with standout companies and talented industry friends. Here are some of the video highlights from the show which can be watched on the BCinePlayer. These included interviews with exhibitors … Read more
The first-ever FilmLight Colour Awards has received an enthusiastic welcome from professionals across the imaging industry. While the awards programme has been initiated by FilmLight, the awards are platform-agnostic and open to users of any grading system, from juniors to veterans, independents or those representing large global facilities. “I have worked internationally with colourists for … Read more
CREATIVE FORCE If Sir Roger Deakins’ career was a screenplay, it would have all the thrills and wow factor of a sure-fire hit movie. Now a knighthood can be added into a narrative already infused with originality, ingenuity, and award-winning creations. The master craftsman shares his valuable insight and discusses filmmaking highlights, creative influences, and … Read more
DP Santonio Terzio contacted us about his work on the British-based production of Well Done Baby, and says he would like to connect BSC members to Indian filmmakers and production houses. “Well Done Baby is a £1.5m Indian film story about a modern couple who fail to understand the meaning and purpose of their relationship, … Read more
Silver Jubilee Special Report / 2017 Camerimage Diary / Ron Prince Silver Jubilee Special Report / 2017 Camerimage Diary / Ron Prince One man’s journey through the mirth and merriment of the 25th Camerimage Festival of Cinematography. Monday 13th November: It’s stupid o’clock. 4.30am to be precise. Therefore way-too-early to discover oneself in an airport … Read more
War child Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC / First They Killed My Father War child Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC / First They Killed My Father BY: Ron Prince First They Killed My Father depicts the true story of Loung Ung, who was forcibly trained as a child soldier, whilst her parents ‘disappeared’ … Read more
Feast your eyes on the new edition of British Cinematographer magazine – digitally* via our website, or in print**, from 26th January 2018. On the Cover Seamus McGarvey BSC ASC on The Greatest Showman Seamus McGarvey takes centre stage to talk lights, cameras and action on his first musical film, The Greatest Showman, inspired by … Read more
Congratulations to Cinematographer Máté Herbai HSC, who has won the Golden frog at this year’s 25th Anniversary Camerimage film festival in Bydgoszcz, Poland, for On Body And Soul (above). The Hungarian drama, which also won the Golden Bear at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year, is about a man and woman who … Read more
The IMAGO International Awards for Cinematography 2017 IMAGO’s member societies are working to nominate and submit films to the IMAGO Awards that will take place in Helsinki on October 28th 2017 – a grand, black tie event with more than 250 cinematographers, related film colleagues, partners and media present. The IMAGO Awards in 2017 is … Read more
With the popularity of ARRI Rental’s exclusive Alexa 65 camera system increasing on high-end features, TV and commercial productions, the demand for richly varied lens options is strong. The line-up of four distinct 65mm lens series, first announced at Camerimage 2016, is now in use on multiple projects, with cinematographer feedback directly influencing technical developments … Read more
Dear Diary Special Report / Camerimage 2016 Diary / Ron Prince Dear Diary Special Report / Camerimage 2016 Diary / Ron Prince One man’s journal of the mirth and merriment at the 2016 Camerimage Festival Of Cinematography in Bydgoszcz. Monday 14th November: OMG! It’s 4am! I only checked in at the Radisson Blu at midnight. … Read more
At the just-concluded 24th International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography, Camerimage, in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Saturday 19th November, Greig Fraser’s cinematography on director Garth Davis’ Oscar-contender Lion won the top prize, the Golden Frog. Bradford Young’s photography on Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi film Arrival took home the Silver Frog, whilst Anthony Dod Mantle’s work on … Read more
Living the dream Meet The New Wave / JP Caldeano Living the dream Meet The New Wave / JP Caldeano Filmography (so far): Features: Goitacá (2016), Hush Hush (2016, second unit DP), Guardians (2016, second unit DP). Shorts: Quetzal (2016), Pas De Deux (2015) When did you discover you wanted to be a cinematographer? I’ve … Read more
Oliver’s twist Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC / Snowden Oliver’s twist Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC / Snowden BY: Ron Prince “‘Ssh!’ Was his first utterance as he motioned me with his finger to enter the Munich hotel room that November. We had never met before and never spoken. But he had kept a dossier … Read more
Forward looking Innovator / P+S Technik Forward looking Innovator / P+S Technik BY: Birgit Heidsiek A visionary engineer, P+S Technik founder and CEO, Alfred Piffl has been responsible for the development of various futureproof tools over the years – such as the award winning Mini35 image converter and the Skater Mini camera dolly, which won … Read more
Web of Intrigue Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC / Our Kind Of Traitor Web of Intrigue Anthony Dod Mantle DFF BSC ASC / Our Kind Of Traitor BY: Ron Prince Tapping into our perennial passion for spooks and secret agents, British spy thriller Our Kind Of Traitor is adapted from John le Carré’s 2010 novel of the same name, … Read more