GROWING PAINS In Heartstopper season three, Charlie and Nick’s emotional journey deepens, tackling mental health, self-discovery, and love. Simona Susnea’s cinematography intensifies the raw, heartfelt narrative. Few series in recent memory have tugged at the heartstrings as powerfully as Heartstopper. Now in its third season, the British coming-of-age drama on Netflix follows Charlie Spring, a … Read more
PLAYING BY THE BOOK Faced with a tight timeframe to shoot Heartstopper’s second season, cinematographer Simona Susnea reveals the creative and technical processes that helped her beat the clock when capturing Charlie and Nick’s cross-Channel adventure, while paying homage to its graphic novel origins.  Navigating the ups and downs of relationships while dealing with the … Read more
The BFI has welcomed Netflix in becoming the first streamer in the world to have its series and films preserved in the BFI national archive collection. 26 series and films reflecting the diverse communities of contemporary Britain including Bridgerton, Top Boy, The Dig and Heartstopper will be digitally preserved in the BFI National Archive for … Read more
TEENAGE KICKS Heartstopper’s deft portrait of teenage LGBTQ+ romance has charmed viewers young and old. Bringing her trademark eye for colour to the production was London-based Ukrainian cinematographer Diana Olifirova, who shares her lensing choices. It’s the ultimate meet-cute: teenagers Charlie and Nick are serendipitously seated at the same school desk and sparks fly as … 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
Colourist Toby Tomkins joins long-time collaborator DP Diana Olifirova and acclaimed director Euros Lyn to craft a youthful and authentic look to complement the relatable story. Heartstopper is the new 8-part series produced by See-Saw Films. Originally a webcomic by Alice Oseman, the story follows Charlie and Nick, who meet at school and become friends … Read more