Beacon of Light He may joke that he owes his career to divine intervention, but it’s thanks to decades of his artistry and diligence that Roger Pratt BSC is to be recognised as the 2023 BSC Lifetime Achievement Award winner. His close collaborators, including friend Terry Gilliam, share their favourite memories of working with the … Read more
The BFI has announced a major UK-wide celebration of the career of multi-award winning writer/director Mike Leigh, one of Britain’s most internationally recognised and critically acclaimed filmmakers working today. From Abigail’s Party (1977) and Naked (1993) to Secrets & Lies (1996) and Another Year (2010), Leigh’s films are a testament to the power of cinema, fusing comedy with tragedy and the personal with universal themes such … Read more
Whodunnit? Dick Pope BSC / Motherless Brooklyn Whodunnit? Dick Pope BSC / Motherless Brooklyn WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the November 2019 issue (96) of British Cinematographer magazine. If you purchase a year’s digital subscription from just £30, or a year’s all-inclusive … Read more
Cinematographer Roger Pratt BSC has been honoured with a Special Award for outstanding contribution to cinematography, at a BAFTA-hosted tribute event last Sunday (20th January). The special tribute event was compered by BAFTA-winning producer Stephen Woolley. Speakers included directors Mike Leigh, Terry Gilliam, Richard Eyre, and BAFTA-winning gaffer Chuck Finch, all of whom spoke highly … Read more
Out For Blood Dick Pope BSC /Peterloo Out For Blood Dick Pope BSC /Peterloo WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the November 2018 issue (90) of British Cinematographer magazine. If you purchase a year’s digital subscription from just £30, or a year’s all-inclusive … Read more
Independent camera, lens and grip equipment supplier Movietech, has introduced the latest members of the new Leica Summicron-C premium prime family of lenses, in the shape of the 40mm and 15mm T2.0. The Summicron-C range offers sharp, consistent focus with plenty of depth-of-field in a lightweight yet sturdy package, making them particularly suitable for use … Read more
