SKILFUL STORYTELLER Selected filmography (as A camera/Steadicam operator main unit, unless otherwise stated) The Batman (2022) No Time to Die (2021) Hobbs and Shaw (2019) The Nutcracker and the Four Elms (2018) Christopher Robin (2018) Star Wars: The Last Jedi (A camera/Steadicam: 2nd unit) (2017) Everest (2015) What inspired you to become a camera operator? Did you always want to work … Read more
Blackmagic Design’s Pocket Cinema Camera line of digital film cameras, DaVinci Resolve Studio editing, colour grading, visual effects (VFX) and audio post production software, and more were used on a variety of the films nominated for the 94th Academy Awards, such as The Power of the Dog, Belfast and Spider-Man: No Way Home. VFX supervisor … Read more
The Art Directors Guild announced the winners of its 26th annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 13 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, during a black-tie dinner gala at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on March 5 2022. Nightmare Alley (Tamara Deverell), Dune (Patrice Vermette), No Time to Die (Mark … Read more
By Mel Noonan, StylusMC – How did you receive the offer to work on the film? I received the email that every operator dreams about entitled ‘Maybe, Maybe’ from cinematographer Linus Sandgren ASC FSF, in November 2018. He said that there was a very good chance that he would be offered the next Bond film … Read more
Framestore is proud to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for its work on No Time To Die. Creative director, film, Jonathan Fawkner receives his third Oscar nomination for his work on the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, which saw him oversee almost 400 shots spanning everything from thrilling action … Read more
The GBCT (Guild of British Camera Technicians) and the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) announced the 2021 nominees for The Operators Award. The award is presented in two categories – Features and TV Drama. The winners will be announced at the British Society of Cinematographers Awards Evening on 26 February in London. Congratulations to all … Read more
BAFTA has announced the nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2022, celebrating the very best in film of the past year. Huge congratulations to all the nominees, including those in the Cinematography category – Ari Wegner ACS (The Power of the Dog); Bruno Delbonnel ASC AFC (The Tragedy of Macbeth); Dan Laustsen … Read more
Latest figures from industry data company Comscore confirm the ongoing recovery of the cinema sector, with UK and Ireland box office revenues 88 per cent up on the previous year. Total box office revenue for UK cinemas and Ireland in 2021 was £556,852,179, against the 2020 total of £296,768,441. Cinemas across the UK were closed … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 94th Academy Awards. The following categories were announced: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Fifteen films … Read more
BONDED TOGETHER Linus Sandgren ASC FSF and director Cary Joji Fukunaga discuss capturing the action in the latest Bond adventure whilst ensuring the audience feel a connection to the characters. After three theatrical release delays caused by the pandemic, audience members are going to be able see the final outing of Daniel Craig as the iconic MI6 agent who comes out of retirement … Read more
The November 2021 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 action-packed 108th edition now by reading on… GREIG FRASER ASC ACS ON DUNE Interpreting Frank Herbert’s novel Dune for the screen saw a team with imagination and … Read more
The festival will commence on Saturday, November 13th, with an Opening Ceremony and a screening of The Tragedy of Macbeth, and conclude on Saturday, November 20th, with a Closing Ceremony and award presentation followed by a special screening of No Time to Die, the final chapter of Daniel Craig’s time as the most famous agent in the history of film. The screening will … Read more
Cinesite has announced its delivery of several visual effects sequences for No Time To Die, the twenty-fifth instalment in the James Bond film series. This is the 9th film in the James Bond film series to which Cinesite has contributed visual effects; the first being Goldeneye 24 years ago, in 1996. Cinesite’s visual effects for … Read more
Framestore delivered nearly 400 shots for the latest action-packed James Bond instalment No Time to Die. From car chases to dramatic snow-covered environments, there was nowhere for the team to hide when adding CG elements into a shot. They received detailed references and scans to help them conjure everything from forests, icy lakes and mountainous landscapes. … Read more
No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, is being used to inspire the next generation of young people about a career in screen thanks to a partnership between Into Film, Universal Pictures and ScreenSkills. The careers resource for teachers, Careers Behind the Camera, has been devised for students aged 12+ … Read more
The charity Changing Faces is calling for change in the film and media industry after the premiere of No Time To Die, the latest Bond film, which features villains with scarring and disfigurements. The charity, which supports people across the UK who have a disfigurement, has released new research which shows people with scars and marks … Read more
BAFTA, with the support of TCL Mobile, hosted a retrospective on Daniel Craig’s remarkable career in television, theatre and film at ODEON Luxe, Leicester Square. In a wide ranging discussion with Edith Bowman, Craig discussed some of his most iconic projects including Layer Cake (2004) and Knives Out (2019) as well as his final appearance as James Bond … Read more
Daniel Craig will reflect on his film career in an exclusive live event hosted by Edith Bowman at ODEON Luxe, Leicester Square on Friday 24 September. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Daniel Craig will discuss his career live on stage at an intimate ‘BAFTA: A Life in Pictures’ event supported by … Read more
Cinelab London will Rebrand to Cinelab Film & Digital, to reflect growth and expanded services. The rebrand to Cinelab Film & Digital reflects the film-based company’s growth and expansion into providing digital imaging and digital dailies services following its joining with On Set Tech in March 2021. Cinelab London was founded in 2013 by Adrian … Read more
Battery powered generator specialist, Green Voltage, has extended its range of emissions-free, mobile power systems, with the addition of a new 20kW E-Gen unit. Designed specifically for use within the film, TV and live production industries, the 20kW E-Gen delivers new levels of power and performance. Adding to the company’s selection of 2kW and 5kW … Read more