Edited and compiled by Phil Méheux BSC and James Friend ASC BSC, a new book – Preserving the Vision – contains over 600 pages celebrating the history of the BSC. The book features photographs and biographies of all members, past and present, plus a selection of their major credits and awards since the BSC’s inauguration … Read more
Edited and compiled by Phil Méheux BSC and James Friend ASC BSC, a new book – Preserving the Vision – contains over 600 pages celebrating the history of the BSC. The book features photographs and biographies of all members, past and present, plus a selection of their major credits and awards since the BSC inauguration … Read more
INSPIRING THE INDUSTRY From Scum and The Long Good Friday through to The Mask of Zorro and Casino Royale, award-winning cinematographer Phil Méheux BSC has entertained and inspired many with his work. An early fascination with filmmaking led him to embark on a career at the BBC, honing his craft shooting documentaries and television plays. … Read more
BY: ZOE MUTTER After being forced to move online last year, the BSC Awards celebration returned in style with a sparkling in-person event at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Recognition of creativity, innovation, and filmmaking flair took centre stage and history was made as Ari Wegner ACS became the first female cinematographer to win the BSC … Read more
The BSC has announced that this year’s BSC Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Phil Méheux BSC. Phil has worked on numerous critically acclaimed films such as The Long Good Friday (1980), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Entrapment (1999) and two 007 James Bond pictures - Goldeneye (1995) and Casino Royale (2006), which received a BAFTA Nomination and the BSC Best Cinematography award. Phil was invited … Read more
May The Force Be With Us President’s Perspective / Mike Eley BSC May The Force Be With Us President’s Perspective / Mike Eley BSC 2019 was the BSC’s 70th Anniversary year, one during which the society’s identity was celebrated and given a bit of a polish. There were two particular highlights; the inaugural BSC Awards … Read more
Cinematographer Phil Méheux is to be a special guest at Soundstage on Wednesday September 19th. Soundstage is a unique regular and intimate film and arts event with a line-up of great guests, discussing their work and achievements, sometimes with inspiration and advice. At September’s event, held at an intimate London venue, he’ll be interviewed about … Read more
First Lady Clapperboard / Frances Russell BSC First Lady Clapperboard / Frances Russell BSC Header image: Frances (centre) with Helen MacLean (l) and Audra Marshall (r) at the 2016 BSC Summer Luncheon. BY: Ron Prince For 37 years, Frances Russell worked as company secretary for the British Society Of Cinematographers, before deciding on semi-retirement from … Read more
Chroma-Q® is excited to announce it is hosting a showcase event on Tuesday, 14th March 2017 featuring award-winning guest speakers from the fields of cinematography and television lighting design and the opportunity to try out the brand’s award-winning LED solutions. Taking place at Heatherden Hall within the grounds of the iconic Pinewood Studios, approximately 20 … Read more
I am A-camera GBCT News / John Keedwell I am A-camera GBCT News / John Keedwell A first-time Q&A event collaboration between the ACO and the GBCT – proved a resounding success. Over 120 industry enthusiasts, from ACO and GBCT members through to film school students, filled the Tricycle Cinema in London recently for what … Read more
The 67th traditional BSC Summer Lunch proved a joyous and memorable occasion. Held in the historic Ballroom of Pinewood Studios, it marked the retirement of Frances Russell after 33 years of devoted service as company secretary to the BSC. In honour of her incredible years with the society, she became the first non-cinematographer to be … Read more