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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"I knew this shoot would be different from any other. It wasn’t going to be like capturing cheetahs surviving torrential rains in the Maasai Mara or leopards in the heat of Zambia’s dry season. This was going to be unique and require precision and extra finesse in an otherwise barren landscape."
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Tom Hartwell / Force of Nature
Wildlife cinematographer Tom Hartwell explains how he captured one of his favourite shots of all time for ITV series Force of Nature.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The festival’s structure, encompassing galas, competitions and strands, provides different routes through the programme, allowing the team to “showcase a range of films and helps audiences find them as everyone navigates the festival differently”. #LFF
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BFI programmer Isabel Moir previews London Film Festival 2026
As the 70th BFI London Film Festival approaches, programmer Isabel Moir discusses the enduring appeal of the big-screen experience.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"It was enormously enjoyable because you’re deliberately breaking rules you’ve spent years learning." #SpiderNoir
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Darran Tiernan ISC / Spider-Noir
Spider-Noir takes a wildly different approach to the ‘Spider’ story than most previous on-screen outings to Manhattan.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"There is nothing quite like shooting on IMAX. When that camera runs, you don’t just hear it, you feel its heartbeat in your bones." #IMAX
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Special Feature: IMAX
IMAX offers filmmakers the ultimate cinematic canvas, requiring them to balance spectacle with storytelling.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"The film is designed to put people in the shoes of our heroes, in particular Odysseus, and feel what they feel." #TheOdyssey
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Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC NSC FSF / The Odyssey
Hoyte van Hoytema ASC NSC FSF ventured into uncharted territory and new visual frontiers when making The Odyssey.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
From epic production voyages and IMAX innovations to cinematic approaches to live event coverage and the latest examples of craft excellence, there is plenty to explore in the latest issue of British Cinematographer. #filmsky Find out more: britishcinematographer.co.uk/take-a-sneak...
British Cinematographer magazine with The Odyssey on the cover
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"It is difficult to explain what it means to be welcomed into a story carrying this much cultural weight." #cinematography
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James L Brown ACS / One Hundred Years of Solitude — Part Two
James L Brown ACS explains how lighting plots, backup plans and visual bibles helped to shape One Hundred Years of Solitude — Part Two.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"From the beginning, Marc [Evans] and I wanted the film to feel punchy, authentic and hard-hitting, with a slight sense of stylisation that never pulled us away from reality." #filmsky
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Eira Wyn Jones / Effi o Blaenau - British Cinematographer
RETURNING TO MY ROOTS Cinematographer Eira Wyn Jones discusses capturing Effi o Blaenau's mixture of vulnerability, chaos and resilience in Wales. After
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"We were both really keen on it being shot on film because there was an anachronistic tension between us making a film about the replacement of organic beings by digital, robotic beings." #filmsky
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Adam Barnett / Black Cab
Cinematographer Adam Barnett discusses tackling technological change in James Arden's thought-provoking short film Black Cab.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
When it comes to planning a sequence, moment or scene, Kamiński says he doesn’t “think in terms of ‘difficult’ — more challenging and inspiring”. #filmsky
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Janusz Kamiński / Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day follows alien arrival in the US, with Janusz Kamiński shaping its conspiracy-driven visual approach.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Boots Riley’s #ILoveBoosters is not a film that sits quietly within convention.
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Natasha Braier ASC ADF / I Love Boosters
Natasha Braier ASC ADF employs expressive imagery, bold colour and inventive cinematography to construct a tactile visual language.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"I closely worked with other departments earlier on in pre-production to coordinate our colour palette together. The show is called Blue Season, and the colour blue was used strategically in set design and costume." #BlueSeason
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Mari Yamamura / Blue Season
Mari Yamamura explains how she ensured lighting and scenes were consistent throughout all six episodes of Blue Season.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"The idea of a new series told from the protagonist Agnes’ point of view immediately appealed to me, both as a fan of the original and as a filmmaker interested in approaching that world from a fresh perspective." #TheTestaments
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Greta Zozula / The Testaments
Greta Zozula takes viewers back to Gilead, reworking its visual language—balancing continuity with evolution in lensing, lighting and colour.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"Independent cinema doesn’t have a production problem. Every year extraordinary films are made in every corner of the world. It has a discovery problem. And that’s a challenge worth crossing borders for." #filmsky
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Why independent cinema has a discovery problem
Alla May, founder of CrossBorder Films, reflects on the current state of independent cinema - and how it could develop in the future.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
With his latest ambitious project, Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour (Live in 3D), #JamesCameron applies his philosophy to a new arena.
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James Cameron / Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D)
James Cameron and key members of the team behind Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour (Live in 3D) reveal their methods.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"This is all about the actors, so we’d lean into the extremes to get the most out of their performances." #Heavyweight
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Chas Appeti / Heavyweight
While boxing films seem ever-present in cinema, Heavyweight brings something completely different to the scene.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"The key question was always: how do we stay inside a character’s head while still giving the audience enough spatial awareness to follow the story?" #Backrooms
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Jeremy Cox / Backrooms
DP Jeremy Cox explains how he helped bring YouTube sensation Backrooms to the big screen in true cinematic style.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The words “dream project” are bandied around a lot in the film industry, but for Fabian Wagner ASC BSC, #MastersOfTheUniverse was exactly that.
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Fabian Wagner ASC BSC / Masters of the Universe
Almost four decades after Dolph Lundgren donned the Sword of Power, He-Man is back in live action with Masters of the Universe.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The idea for #RoseOfNevada came to Mark Jenkin in a single haunting image: a fishing boat thought lost at sea that suddenly reappears in a harbour decades later.
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Mark Jenkin / Rose of Nevada
Process is as important as narrative to Mark Jenkin, a filmmaker adopting a liberating analogue approach, shooting on 16mm using his trusty Bolex.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"We were often shooting in locations where we needed to blend into the environment so the fly-on-the-wall approach worked well." #madbillstopay
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Rufai Ajala / Mad Bills to Pay
Instinct and a documentary-inspired method helped cinematographer Rufai Ajala depict a naturalistic portrait of life in Mad Bills to Pay.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"The more that the director Asim Abbasi and I spoke about the material, the more we felt like the engine beneath it was actually about rebellion." #TV
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Mo Azmi / A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Cinematographer Mo Azmi explains how he worked with director Asim Abbasi to shape the look of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series two.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
DP Julia Swain explains how VFX integration played a key role in executing scenes at the Golden Gate Bridge #filmsky
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Julia Swain / Voicemails for Isabelle
In Netflix’s latest #1 film, Jill (Zoey Deutch) copes with her sister's death by leaving her voicemails about her life in San Francisco.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"It was a challenging production, but one grounded in a very strong sense of collaboration. At that scale and pace, you rely on the crew’s skill and instinct to keep everything moving, and trust them — and your own instincts — to carry the work forward." #filmsky
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James Whitaker ASC / Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Cinematographer James Whitaker ASC on shooting Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die — the most technically demanding project of his career.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"I had read John’s book and I was really drawn to the boy’s point of view and the wonder and curiosity that this boy had, which I think everyone can really connect to." #filmsky
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Paul de Lumen / Propeller One-Way Night Coach
Paul de Lumen explains how he used Sony Venice 2s, practical lighting and a child’s point of view on John Travolta’s directorial debut.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"The show really wouldn’t have the same texture and character if it weren’t shooting in New York, so it’s been a total blessing to be able to actually film on the streets of the city." #daredevil
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Hillary Fyfe Spera / Daredevil: Born Again
Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera explains how Daredevil: Born Again uses location, lighting and lenses to execute the Marvel show.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"I’m fascinated by period films because of the ability to reenact imagery with a slight modernity to your approach." #filmsky
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Jamie D. Ramsay SASC BSC / Pressure
Jamie D. Ramsay BSC SASC mixed documentary-inspired footage with archive imagery to convey tension when retelling an incredible true story.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"I knew there was going to be a lot of handheld work, and all the boys are up to my chest — I’d have the camera on my shoulder and probably be crawling around on my knees most of the time." #lordoftheflies
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Mark Wolf BSC / Lord of the Flies
Monsoon season, working with minors and a cinematographer on his knees: Mark Wolf BSC reveals the technical thinking behind Lord of the Flies.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The May/June 2026 edition of British Cinematographer is here! As #Euphoria wraps up, director Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcell Rév ASC HCA explain how they expanded the portrait of youth. For a full breakdown of the issue: linktr.ee/BCineMag 📸: HBO Max
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
"I think what appealed to me most about this portrait was the depth of the character and the freedom to explore his environment through the lens of the camera." #filmsky
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Rufus Wilson / Unknown Male
Starring Sleaford Mods leading man Jason Williamson, short film Unknown Male says a lot while saying very little.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
"For me, everything starts with the story, and the photography should work alongside the storytelling and never overwhelm or distract from it, so I was eager to begin breaking down the story points." #corriedale
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Chris Ramage GBCT / Corriedale
Chris Ramage GBCT runs through the comprehensive camera and lighting package he relied on when making soaps history with Corriedale.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Legendary filmmaker James Cameron has taken a break from Pandora to direct #BillieEilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, a groundbreaking concert movie pushing the boundaries of 3D storytelling #filmsky Here, he tells us how it came together... Watch more: bcineplayer.com/legendary-di...
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
In this exclusive British Cinematographer interview, pioneering filmmaker and innovator James Cameron discusses the future of immersive storytelling and 3D technology #filmsky
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Legendary director James Cameron on reinventing the live concert experience in 3D
In this interview, pioneering filmmaker and innovator James Cameron discusses Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D).
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
"The question mark in this show is always about tone, because it plays with a big blend of genres – it’s not quite classical comedy, it’s not quite drama." #filmsky
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Ayinde Anderson / The Vince Staples Show
Netflix hit The Vince Staples Show shifts between visual languages, tones and genres with unique results from Ayinde Anderson.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
#RoseOfNevada writer, director and DP Mark Jenkin shares his advice for filmmakers: follow your own path. Keep your eyes peeled for more from Jenkin in the May/June edition of the magazine – coming soon!
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
"It was the 12mm that became the film’s most expressive tool." #filmsky
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Swarnim Gawade / Cyclops
While building a world that blends visual languages, Swarnim Gawade found inspiration in 12mm for Cyclops.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"Working around water is always challenging. Nothing stays still, so every shot is slightly different." #filmsky
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Stephen Murphy BSC ISC / Primate
In one of Primate’s most tense sequences, its characters try to escape a bloodthirsty chimp by diving into an infinity pool.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"We really wanted to do a lot of open shots and a lot of dolly shots, just panning around and just living in the world of those times." #filmsky
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Evgenia Alexandrova AFC / The Secret Agent
Cinematographer Evgenia Alexandrova AFC talks about digging up old memories and shedding new light on the past.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
"It became a discussion about how can we not only meet the same standards of thriller cinematography we managed in series one, but elevate it." #filmsky
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Ed Moore BSC / Hijack
Hijack continues to captivate audiences, with the action switching from the skies to Berlin’s underground in series two.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
"I felt that the character of anamorphic lenses was essential to creating a cinematic image." #filmsky
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Woo-hyung Kim / No Other Choice
Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice, shot by Woo-Hyung Kim, uses genre and visual precision to reveal morality eroded by economic pressure.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"It became a very intimate relationship with David [Lynch] because it really was just a few of us shaping this story scene by scene. It did change, but it was our growth that changed it." #filmsky
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Frederick Elmes ASC / Eraserhead
Frederick Elmes ASC recalls bringing David Lynch’s disturbing debut to the screen, revealing how Eraserhead emerged from the darkness.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
"Uniquely to this film, I was allowed to paint with light without feeling the restraint of reality." #filmsky
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Linus Sandgren ASC FSF / Wuthering Heights
Shooting on 35mm and VistaVision, Linus Sandgren ASC FSF embraced a painterly approach when helping achieve Emerald Fennell’s bold vision.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
"Ultimately, for me The ‘Burbs was a reminder that sometimes what at first feels like a limitation can actually spark more creativity." #filmsky
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Jonathan Furmanski / The ‘Burbs
Director of photography Jonathan Furmanski reveals how he helped to remake a classic movie for a modern TV audience.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
"The lighting of the film was always going to be challenging. Icelandic weather is notoriously changeable and high winds make it difficult to rely on machines and large bounces or sun block." #filmsky
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Ollie Downey BSC / The Fires
Ollie Downey BSC recounts shooting The Fires in Iceland, navigating volcanic eruptions, extreme weather and a tiny crew.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
The March/April 2026 edition of British Cinematographer is here - with a comprehensive cover story on all things #PeakyBlinders: The Immortal Man! 📽️ For a full breakdown of the issue, head to the BC website: britishcinematographer.co.uk/take-a-sneak... 📸: Netflix
A cover of British Cinematographer magazine with Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan on
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
"I always equated David’s prep process to gathering his box of paints." #filmsky
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Peter Deming ASC / Mulholland Drive
Peter Deming ASC recounts working on legendary director David Lynch’s surreal LA noir Mulholland Drive (2001).
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
"The Famous Five is a group — four young people and a dog — so I needed to use lenses that did not have too much aberration left and right of frame." #filmsky
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Caroline Bridges / The Famous Five
Cinematographer Caroline Bridges reimagines The Famous Five with nostalgic tungsten glow, cinematic depth and modern LED finesse.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
"Being on stage getting this award for a movie like that will change so many girls’ lives because they’ll be inspired when they weren’t before." #filmsky
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Sinners’ Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC wins Academy Award for Best Cinematography – makes Oscars history
Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC has won the Best Cinematography Academy Award for her work on Sinners - making history.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
"The director had a way of presenting thoughts and ideas that hit me straight – no lost words – and that helped us prepare our camera department." #filmsky
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Stuart White / Reckless
Reckless, starring Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and newcomer Nicole Deon, gave a unique challenge to DP Stuart White and his team.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"Shooting this film was as much a learning experience due to the new gear as it was a great collaboration." #filmsky
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Fyras Slaiman / Vocabulary
Cinematographer Fyras Slaiman explains how he worked with director-star Zhizi Hao to execute the visual language of romance Vocabulary.
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British Cinematographer @bcmag.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
"Kogonada and I had talked about making a film like this for years. It was born out of a desire to get back to the basics of creativity." #filmsky
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Benjamin Loeb FNF and Sheldon Chau / zi
Cinematographer Benjamin Loeb FNF and Sheldon Chau explain how they helped to craft the film through a "desire for something different".
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