BOLDLY GOING WHERE I’D NEVER GONE BEFORE Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC reflects on honouring Star Trek’s legacy while crafting a warmer, intimate visual language that balances anamorphic tradition with modern in-camera innovation. I grew up on Star Trek original films and series marathons, in the glow of Steven Spielberg movies, balanced by darker fare like Alien. … Read more
STAR MAN New world building techniques, emotional responses to the script, and observing a shared visual guide helped reimagine The Man Who Fell to Earth in a grounded series that doubles up as a commentary on modern society. “Alex [Kurtzman] and I had such an amazing time creating this world,” says Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC about … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) presented its annual awards, with Greig Fraser ASC ACS winning the feature film award for Dune. The 36th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards also celebrated Pat Scola for Pig in the Spotlight Award category, and Jessica Beshir for the documentary Faya Dayi. Winners in the episodic categories included James Laxton ASC … Read more
TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION Helping highlight the crack epidemic’s impact on ‘80s LA through the lensing of FX hit drama Snowfall was important to cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC. Filming the series at a pivotal point of re-examination over how to diversify Hollywood storytelling added another level of significance to the crew’s work. Transporting audiences to the … Read more
The May 2021 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about just some of the incredible interviews and exclusive articles you can expect to find inside this not-to-be-missed edition now by reading on… POLLY MORGAN BSC ASC ON A QUIET PLACE PART II In our latest cover story special, we catch up with cinematographer Polly … Read more