CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Stuart Bentley BSC captures Hamlet using the night and darkness to heighten the tension of this classic tale, with fast-moving, raw visuals that echo the protagonist’s emotional unravelling in London. William Shakespeare’s name never goes out of fashion. Fresh from the success of Hamnet (2025), which earned Jessie Buckley an Oscar for her powerful performance as … Read more
AUTHENTICITY REIGNS SUPREME When capturing the powerful performances at the heart of We Live in Time, Stuart Bentley BSC adopted a stripped back approach to lighting and camerawork, creating a comfortable environment for the cast and resulting in authentic visuals on screen. Director John Crowley and I were immediately drawn to adopting quite a naturalistic … Read more
STORY FIRST The Long Goodbye, an impactful production conveying an important and timely message, deservedly won Best Live Action Short Film at this year’s Oscars. Stuart Bentley BSC shares how the film was crafted and why it demonstrates that the value of passion and commitment to powerful and honest storytelling far outweighs budget. “Over the … Read more