British Cinematographer https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/ Uniting cinematographers around the world Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:31:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-BC2-32x32.png British Cinematographer https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/ 32 32 Stuart White / Reckless https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/stuart-white-reckless/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:08:31 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134386 A neon-lit man looking shockedREADY FOR ACTION Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Never is this axiom more relevant than when you are asked to shoot an action-comedy road movie in just 15 days. The US-funded feature film Reckless, starring Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and newcomer Nicole Deon, gave exactly that challenge to DP Stuart White and his team. Shot ... Read more

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]]> Picturehouse Create 2026 announces new film screenings, events and short film prizes https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/picturehouse-create-2026/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:50:46 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134373 The word 'Create' in block lettersPicturehouse Create has unveiled new additions to its 2026 programme, with four film screenings headlining four days of events at Picturehouse Central from 15-18 April.  The industry-focused festival’s second edition commences on 15 April with an opening night screening of Rebuilding, with director Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song) in attendance.  Having premiered at the Sundance ... Read more

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]]> My best friends https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/my-best-friends/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:13:55 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132402 Steven Poster stood by a large lightWhile cinematographers primarily focus on moving images, many are also skilled photographers, getting a lot out of working with stills – and sharing them with “photo buddies”. This includes Steven Poster ASC…  I’ve known many people whose lives are dedicated to photography. I’ve been fortunate to say that from the time I was 12 years old. But of course I had no idea what that meant or how far that feeling would take me. Yet I remember ... Read more

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]]> Barbra Streisand to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at 79th Festival de Cannes https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/barbra-streisand-honorary-palme-dor-79th-festival-de-cannes/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:22:39 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134277 Streisand looking into camera, smilingBarbra Streisand will receive an Honorary Palme d’or at the 79th Festival de Cannes, it has been announced. “An iconic artist and embodiment of the American dream in all its original splendour, Barbra Streisand is a star,” Cannes said. “In recognition of her career, the world-renowned actress, director, producer, screenwriter, singer and songwriter will receive ... Read more

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]]> BFI announces first details of increased £33.5m investment in audience development https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfi-audience-development-funding/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:57:39 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134270 The BFI logoThe BFI has announced the first details of the £33.5m pledged to audiences over the next three years in the BFI National Lottery Funding Plan 2026-2029, representing a 20% increase from 2023-2026, to support the UK exhibition and distribution sectors.  £10.8m is awarded to the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), enabling 10 UK-wide strategic partners ... Read more

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]]> Fyras Slaiman / Vocabulary https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/fyras-slaiman-vocabulary/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:55:58 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134236 A man looking surprisedNAILING VISUAL LANGUAGE Cinematographer Fyras Slaiman explains how he worked with director-star Zhizi Hao to execute the visual language of bittersweet romance Vocabulary. Vocabulary, directed by Zhizi Hao, is a story that has been in the works for a few years. The story about a chunky, gay, Asian man learning a new English slang word ... Read more

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]]> Precipice and permeability: The awards’ homestretch https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/precipice-and-permeability-the-awards-homestretch/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:56 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134194 A group of people pose for a photo togetherAs awards season rapidly approaches its glitzy finale at the Oscars, Mark London Williams takes a look at the recent successes of DPs including Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC and Adolpho Veloso ABC AIP in the Kodak Film Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards and more. We’re at the end of award season now – all that’s ... Read more

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]]> Royal Television Society announces nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2026 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/royal-television-society-nominations-rts-programme-awards-2026/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:24:23 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134190 A man and boy sat together cryingBritain’s leading forum for television and related media, the Royal Television Society, has announced the nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2026, in partnership with Cast & Crew.  Broadcaster, journalist and presenter Charlene White (Loose Women, ITV News) hosted the announcement from ITN via the RTS website and YouTube channel.   Tom Allen, acclaimed comedian and ... Read more

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]]> Benjamin Loeb FNF and Sheldon Chau / zi https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/benjamin-loeb-fnf-and-sheldon-chau-zi/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:27:30 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134173 A man in a cap looking at two people in the distanceWritten and directed by Kogonada, zi follows a young woman whose chance encounter with a stranger changes the course of her life. Cinematographer Benjamin Loeb FNF and additional cinematographer Sheldon Chau explain how they helped to craft the film through a “desire for something different”. How did you get involved with the project and what ... Read more

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]]> Event Review: WIFT-tech Summit 2025 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/event-review-wift-tech-summit-2025/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:55:58 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134161 A panel of women talking to a crowdLast November WIFT-tech organised a popular summit in Stockholm, bringing together over 35 women+ cinematographers, camera assistants and gaffers from across the Nordic region. Inspired by initiatives such as Illuminatrix and WBTC, WIFT-tech started as a career-enhancer initiative for women+ DPs and camera assistants in 2022, but it quickly developed into a collective with the ... Read more

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]]> Why Jason Oldak chose Zeiss Master Primes and Standard Speeds for Loot season 3 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/jason-oldak-zeiss-master-primes-standard-speeds-loot-season-3/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:19:02 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134156 Two people stood together talkingCinematographer Jason Oldak (Lessons in Chemistry, Doin’ It, Minx) brought a brighter, more colourful vision to season three of Loot, the Apple TV comedy starring Maya Rudolph.  He made use of Zeiss Master Primes and Standard Speeds with the Sony Venice to achieve a refined, character-driven aesthetic that reflected the show’s evolution.  Where previous seasons ... Read more

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]]> Submissions open for XVI London Rolling Film Festival https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/submissions-open-for-xvi-london-rolling-film-festival/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:45:08 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134149 London Rolling Film Festival logoSubmissions are open for the XVI edition of the London Rolling Film Festival, returning to central London on 17-21 September 2026 with an expanded programme of screenings, industry panels and networking events at Vue Cinema Piccadilly and other West End venues.  Now in its 16th edition, the festival “continues its mission to support independent filmmakers ... Read more

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]]> Nikon opens submissions for 10th Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/nikon-10th-marilyn-stafford-fotoreportage-award/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:20:46 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134144 A girl running through a corridorNikon has announced the opening of submissions for the 10th edition of the prestigious Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award – celebrating a decade of “amplifying female documentary photographers whose work shapes our understanding of the world”. Facilitated by FotoDocument and supported by Nikon, the international award “empowers female photographers to produce documentary photo essays that explore ... Read more

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]]> Cinema Audio Society announces winners of 62nd Annual CAS Awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/cinema-audio-society-announces-winners-62nd-annual-cas-awards/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:58:59 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134139 A Formula 1 car head onThe Cinema Audio Society has revealed the winners of the 62nd Annual CAS Awards at the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom.  The evening “honoured excellence in sound mixing across motion pictures, television and non-fiction programming, with industry leaders and acclaimed filmmakers gathering to celebrate the art and craft of sound”, CAS said. Hosted by comedian, actor, ... Read more

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]]> Motion Picture Sound Editors announces winners of 73rd Annual Golden Reel Awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/mpse-73rd-annual-golden-reel-awards/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:59:42 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134134 A table full of golden trophiesMotion Picture Sound Editors, the premier organisation of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, has announced the winners for the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards. The Awards honour “outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming”.  Winners were announced at the annual gala at the ... Read more

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]]> 2026 ASC Awards winners revealed – Michael Bauman takes Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/2026-asc-awards-winners-revealed/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:30:55 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134127 Two women talking in a bathroomThe American Society of Cinematographers has announced the winners of the 2026 ASC Awards, presenting Michael Bauman with the Theatrical Feature Film Award for One Battle After Another.  The 40th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards also recognised Mátyás Erdély ASC HSC for Orphan in the Spotlight Award category, and Mstyslav Chernov and Alex Babenko for the ... Read more

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]]> Alain Cross https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/alain-cross/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132405 A man with short hair and a beard stands in a dimly lit studio, facing a camera and equipment. Light panels, stands, and a white backdrop are visible in the background.GUIDED BY THE LIGHT Filmography so far (project title, director, year released)  Feature film- Here Lies (Dir. Duncan Ward, 2016) Best Cinematography winner  Shorts – Mrs & Mr Chips (Dir. Lee Morgan, 2025); The Backway (Dir. Cherno Jagne 2024; Noble Bonds (Dir. Yennis Cheung, 2024); The Shepherd (Dir. Iain Softley, 2023) — second camera, DP John Mathieson BSC; The Last (Dir. Andrew Dobson, 2020); The Drink (Dir. Cosima Spender, 2020); Put Away (Dir. Alice Cooper, 2021); The Date (Dir. Rishi Opel, 2018)  Commercials – Brunello ... Read more

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]]> BSC Heritage Series / Erwin Hillier BSC https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bsc-heritage-series-erwin-hillier-bsc/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:23:55 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132336 A man in a suit sits beside a large, old-fashioned film camera and equipment. He appears focused, with one hand resting on his knee. The black-and-white scene suggests a BSC Heritage Series set, evoking Erwin Hillier’s era of classic cinematography.TEUTONIC TALENT  Cinematographer Erwin Hillier BSC shaped British cinema with inventive, poetic imagery, from A Canterbury Tale to The Dam Busters, blending artistry and technical mastery across decades of filmmaking.  1911 – 2005   BSC Founding Member   Born in Berlin to English and German parents, Erwin Hillier BSC briefly studied at art school before joining Germany’s renowned UFA Studios. Impressed by his paintings, director ... Read more

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]]> How Avatar: Fire and Ash was graded with DaVinci Resolve Studio https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/how-avatar-fire-and-ash-was-graded-with-davinci-resolve-studio/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:57 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134113 A silhouetted figure stands with arms raised, holding curved weapons, before a roaring fire—an intense scene inspired by Avatar: Fire and Ash. Sparks swirl around the tall, spiked headdress in a dramatic Russell Carpenter–style orange glow.Blackmagic Design has announced that colourist Tashi Trieu used DaVinci Resolve Studio editing, colour grading, visual effects and audio post-production software for Avatar: Fire and Ash, delivering an expanded set of theatrical masters while maintaining a consistent creative intent across formats. “With Avatar: Fire and Ash, director James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in ... Read more

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]]> British Film Designers Guild announces 15th Production Design Awards winners https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfdg-15th-production-design-awards-winners/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:41:42 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134104 A man standing at the bottom of some stairs pointing up themThe British Film Designers Guild has announced the winners of its 15th Production Design Awards.  The awards ceremony was attended by more than 400 BFDG members, industry creatives and sponsors, and was hosted by the acclaimed film critic and radio presenter Mark Kermode. The awards celebrated excellence in production design across 16 categories spanning film, ... Read more

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]]> Peter Jackson to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at 79th Festival de Cannes https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/peter-jackson-to-receive-honorary-palme-dor/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:18:57 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134098 Jackson looking into cameraAfter Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and last year Robert De Niro, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive an Honorary Palme d’Or at the Festival de Cannes in recognition of a body of work that “blends Hollywood blockbusters and films d’auteur with extraordinary artistic vision and technological audacity”. “To be honoured ... Read more

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]]> Kerri Kenney-Silver to host 40th Annual ASC Awards on 8 March https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/kerri-kenney-silver-to-host-40th-annual-asc-awards-on-8-march/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:56 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134093 A woman in red looking into cameraActor, writer and producer Kerri Kenney-Silver will host the 40th annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards on 8 March at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.  The ceremony, which recognises excellence in cinematography across film, television, music video and documentary, will also be livestreamed worldwide on the ASC website. Kenney-Silver, a five-time ... Read more

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]]> Amin Jafari / It Was Just an Accident https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/amin-jafari-it-was-just-an-accident/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132272 A bride in a white gown and a groom in a white shirt sit at the open back of a white van in a desert landscape. Another man, possibly Amin Jafari from "It Was Just an Accident," stands nearby, gazing into the distance.FILMING WITH PURPOSE  There are many powerful scenes in Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident. However, the penultimate sequence of the film – in which Ebrahim Azizi’s Eghbal is tied to a tree and interrogated by the film’s protagonists – is striking in its simplicity, as a static camera remains fixed on Azizi for 10 uninterrupted minutes. DP Amin Jafari reveals why he ... Read more

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]]> How Union VFX expanded the world of 28 Years Later in The Bone Temple https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/union-vfx-28-years-later-the-bone-temple/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:42:12 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134063 Ralph Fiennes with arms outstretchedUnion has announced its involvement as the sole visual effects vendor on 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, written by Alex Garland, and starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman and Chi Lewis-Parry.  Picking up after the events of 28 Years Later, for which Union also served as sole ... Read more

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]]> Nanlux unveils Evoke 150C 2-light kit and 3-light kit – “purpose-built for on-set flexibility and rapid deployment” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/nanlux-unveils-evoke-150c-light-kit/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134058 A Nanlux light kit on a white backgroundNanlux has announced the launch of two new light kits centred around the Evoke 150C full-colour spotlight, designed to “meet the demanding rigours of news gathering, corporate shoots, and film and television productions”.  “Building on the rapid adoption of the Evoke 150C by major broadcast organisations, rental houses and DPs, the new light kits pair ... Read more

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]]> BAFTA albert launches Putting Nature in the Picture – aiming to “spark new ideas” for including natural world on screen https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bafta-albert-launches-putting-nature-in-the-picture/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:30:04 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134054 Two men holding cameras with large lensesBAFTA albert, the home of environmental sustainability for the screen industries, has launched Putting Nature in the Picture.  The initiative aims to spark new ideas for the inclusion of our natural world on screen, across genres, to inspire audiences to reconnect with nature.  Putting Nature in the Picture includes:  Explaining the importance of the project, ... Read more

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]]> AIDC announces winners of 2026 awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/aidc-announces-winners-of-2026-awards/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:12:53 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134050 Two men on horseback looking into cameraThe Australian International Documentary Conference has announced the winners of the sixth Annual AIDC Awards. Hosted by journalist and newsreader Narelda Jacobs, the AIDC Awards ceremony marked the conclusion of the four-day conference for the documentary and factual industry, with two more days of International Marketplace meetings still to come (11–12 March). The 2026 event ... Read more

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]]> Malcolm Mills joins Nanlux Americas as director of business development & technology https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/malcolm-mills-joins-nanlux-americas/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:22:29 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=134036 Mills looking into cameraNanlux Americas has appointed industry veteran Malcolm Mills as director of business development & technology, “further strengthening its position in high-end cinema lighting”.  “With more than 30 years of experience across on-set production, manufacturing and executive leadership, Mills brings deep relationships with cinematographers and gaffers on both sides of the Atlantic,” Nanlux continued.  He began ... Read more

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]]> Łukasz Żal PSC / Hamnet https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/lukasz-zal-psc-hamnet/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:54:23 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132201 A large crowd in old-fashioned clothing stands closely behind a wooden barrier, their faces serious and sombre. At the centre, a young woman clasps her hands—a scene reminiscent of Hamnet, captured with Łukasz Żal’s evocative PSC cinematography.LETTING GO By stripping back gear and embracing an organic visual language, Łukasz Żal PSC immerses audiences in the raw, spiritual story of Hamnet, a production crafted by intuition, the natural world and the emotional impact of love and loss.  Bringing Hamnet to the screen began with discussions about energy, contrast and the cycle of life. By starting from a place of simplicity and ... Read more

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]]> Behind the scenes of the NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/behind-the-scenes-of-the-nfts-graduate-showcase-2026/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:19:12 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133937 A woman operates a professional movie camera on a set, adjusting controls and looking through the viewfinder. Crew members and film equipment surround the dimly lit area, reminiscent of scenes from Every Time I See a Cock I Go Funny.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Ravi Doubleday / Small One https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/ravi-doubleday-small-one/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:18:43 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133914 A woman with long blonde hair looks upwards with a concerned expression whilst standing outdoors in a wooded area. Tall trees and part of a vehicle are visible in the background.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Monaya Abel / White Knuckle Summer https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/monaya-abel-white-knuckle-summer/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:18:19 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133891 A young person with long red hair stands outdoors under a partly cloudy sky, wearing a red and black shirt and looking off into the distance with a serious expression.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Max Brunner / Motorbird https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/max-brunner-motorbird/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:18:03 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133876 A person with long curly hair wearing a brown leather jacket rides a motorbike through a wooded area, smiling whilst looking ahead.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Kaysar Kasim / Left Behind, Still Standing https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/kaysar-kasim-left-behind-still-standing/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:17:37 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133863 Seven people wearing orange and navy work uniforms stand with their backs to the camera, facing the entrance of an industrial building. The area has industrial equipment, signs, and some scattered materials.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Hayley Grant / Rice https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/hayley-grant-rice/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:17:21 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133846 A young woman in a white dress sits on the edge of a bed next to another person, who is in pyjamas holding a teacup. They face each other and appear to be having a conversation in a dimly lit bedroom.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Dylan Bruce / Hand to God https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/dylan-bruce-hand-to-god/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:16:54 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133825 A film crew member operates a camera inside a dimly lit room with medieval decor, capturing an actor in costume kneeling by a wooden chest—reminiscent of a scene from Hand to God—whilst another figure stands framed in sunlight, Dylan Bruce-style.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Clint Frift / We Used to Be Fun https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/clint-frift-we-used-to-be-fun/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:16:02 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133803 Two people sit on a bed in a wooden-panelled room. As one packs a bag and the other reads, both lost in thought, the scene echoes the quiet nostalgia of Clint Frift's "We Used to Be Fun.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Catharina Scarpellini / Every Time I See a Cock I Go Funny https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/catharina-scarpellini-every-time-i-see-a-cock-i-go-funny/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:14:35 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133782 Two bare-chested men stand close together in a shower, gazing at each other with playful smiles. Water droplets glisten on their skin, capturing an intimate moment reminiscent of "Every Time I See a Cock I Go Funny" by Catharina Scarpellini.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Adenike Oke / What Could You Buy With Your Body Count? https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/adenike-oke-what-could-you-buy-with-your-body-count/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:13:34 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133757 Adenike Oke, in a black shirt, holds a professional video camera on her shoulder whilst standing next to another focussed individual. Curtains and soft lighting set the scene as they capture footage, keeping their creative body count high.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> Carolina Lobo Nunes / Cloud 99 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/carolina-lobo-nunes-cloud-99/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:03:31 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133774 A young girl with wavy brown hair looks to her left whilst holding both hands up to her mouth. She is wearing a white top and is photographed in a natural, dimly lit setting.The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next ... Read more

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]]> BFI Innovation Challenge Fund invests £350K to support Equitable Futures in Screen https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfi-innovation-challenge-fund-equitable-futures-in-screen/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:40:59 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133983 The BFI logoThe BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund is awarding £350,000 to Goldsmiths, University of London, to deliver ACES: AI, Carbon, Equity, Skills – a programme seeking to support Equitable Futures in Screen. “ACES is an ambitious project that will bring together leading expert partners from across the screen sector and academia,” the BFI said.  “Together ... Read more

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]]> Ben Fordesman BSC / Anemone https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/ben-fordesman-bsc-anemone/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:26:57 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132166 Two middle-aged men stand outside at dusk. The man in the foreground, Ben Fordesman, with short grey hair and a moustache looks upward, while the other man faces forward. A dark forest and anemone flowers are visible behind them.TORTURED SOUL Ben Fordesman BSC revelled in collaboration and creative problem-solving with a kindred spirit when lensing Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut and Daniel Day-Lewis’ welcome return to the screen.  Ben Fordesman BSC was urged to “stop everything” when he was sent the script for Anemone by agent Grant Illes at WME. Spotting the names on the title page and then reading the powerful screenplay—co-written ... Read more

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]]> Sundance Film Festival: CDMX to return for third edition https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/sundance-film-festival-cdmx-to-return-for-third-edition/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:46:44 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133975 The poster for the Sundance Film Festival CDMXCinépolis and the Sundance Institute have announced the third edition of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX, bringing “compelling international cinema to Mexico City and creating a dynamic platform for new voices and stories”. The festival will take place from 30 April to 3 May, with Cinépolis Diana returning as the main venue.  Screenings will also take ... Read more

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]]> Cine Gear Connect to bring “focused all-day experience” to Industry City, NY https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/cine-gear-connect-2026/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:56:01 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133963 A camera on a tableRegistration is now open for Cine Gear Connect New York 2026, presented by Universal Production Services.  Designed for professional filmmakers and photographers who “prize depth over breadth”, this intimate one-day gathering will bring together industry creative professionals in Brooklyn, NY, for a “focused, immersive experience unlike any other”, organisers said. Held at New York’s media ... Read more

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]]> Still photography https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/still-photography/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132429 A blurred, abstract still photography image shows a person holding a large bouquet of vibrant red, orange, and yellow flowers, with green foliage in the background. The details are indistinct due to motion blur.A still image has the power to tell an entire story, capturing a moment in time. Celebrating the connection between photography and the moving image, we hear from a group of DPs about their passion for photography and the impact it has on their cinematography. Each filmmaker also shares one of their shots, the story behind it ... Read more

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]]> Kodak celebrates Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC at 8th Annual Kodak Film Awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/kodak-celebrates-autumn-durald-arkapaw-asc/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:23:25 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133821 Arkapaw stood smiling on a red carpetYesterday (2 March), Kodak hosted the eighth Annual Kodak Film Awards at the American Society of Cinematographers Clubhouse in Hollywood, honouring filmmakers and artists “whose work continues to advance cinematic storytelling on film”. This included Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC, whose work on Sinners has already seen her pick up AFC, Girls on Film and NAACP ... Read more

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]]> Special Feature: Books https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/special-feature-books/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:16:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132421 Two people on the front of the In Conversation with Cinematographers bookBOOK SMART From creative classics to technical bibles, cinematographers share the timeless books that have shaped their image-making and storytelling and influenced how they see the world.  New Cinematographers by Alexander Ballinger (chosen by Stephen Murphy BSC ISC)   “New Cinematographers by Alexander Ballinger was first published in 2004 at a time when books on modern Cinematographers were few and far between. Each of the book’s six chapters focuses on a different ... Read more

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]]> Lighting the Way: A conversation with Karine Gama-Davidson  https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/lighting-the-way-a-conversation-with-karine-gama-davidson/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:12:34 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133751 Karine Gama-Davidson smiling into cameraAs account manager of set lighting at Universal Production Services UK, Karine Gama-Davidson brings both technical precision and artistic sensitivity to her work. In our discussion with her, she shares her unconventional path into the industry, the challenges she has overcome, and her deep, ongoing love for the craft of lighting.  What inspired you to pursue a career in this industry?  ... Read more

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]]> Event Review: BSC Expo 2026 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/event-review-bsc-expo-2026/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:14:04 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133719 Attendees walk through a rainy BSC Expo event area with large machinery, cranes, marquees, and banners. The ground is wet, and some people use umbrellas. A large white marquee and a stadium are visible in the background.Lars Pettersson FSF runs through the tech, trends and talking points from an eventful BSC Expo. Whoever came up with the idea of opening this year’s Expo on the ominous date of Friday the 13th certainly had nerves of steel, since superstition runs rampant through cinema history, and is in fact the reason the classic ... Read more

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]]> Paramount agrees $111 Billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/paramount-agrees-111-billion-deal-for-warner-bros-discovery/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:27:56 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133714 A blue paramount logoParamount has officially agreed a deal worth $111 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery. The two companies unveiled the deal on Friday (27 February) after Netflix ruled itself out of the running a day earlier, citing a price that was “no longer financially attractive”, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  Paramount boss David Ellison said: “From the ... Read more

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]]> Home Post Production “strengthens factual and natural history expertise” with acquisition of Picture Shop Bristol https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/home-post-production-acquisition-of-picture-shop-bristol/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:04:51 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133710 Two people stood together smilingHome Post Production has expanded its factual, unscripted and entertainment capabilities with the acquisition of Picture Shop Bristol, a leading post house specialising in unscripted and natural history.  The move “brings together two high-performing and well-respected regional media powerhouses, connecting the thriving production communities of Manchester and Bristol”, a press release said.  The award-winning Bristol ... Read more

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]]> HONOR and ARRI announce strategic technical collaboration to “bring ARRI Image Science into next-generation consumer devices” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/honor-and-arri-announce-strategic-technical-collaboration/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:45:44 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133705 HONOR CEO James Li and ARRI MD David Bermbach at the MWC 2026 announcement shaking handsAI device ecosystem company HONOR has entered into a “strategic technical collaboration” with ARRI, the designer and manufacturer of professional camera technology for cinematic storytelling.  This partnership marks a “significant step” in extending established cinematic standards into the “rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging”, a press release said.  “By uniting HONOR’s advanced mobile imaging capabilities ... Read more

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]]> PGA Awards announces 2026 winners – One Battle After Another takes top motion picture prize https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/pga-awards-announces-2026-winners/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:29:28 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133699 A man with his hands on his head stands on a road in front of a police car with flashing lights. Two officers approach him, while a red car and mountains are visible in the background.The Production Guild has announced the winners of the 2026 PGA Awards.  One Battle After Another continued its recent awards success with the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Picture, while KPop Demon Hunters took the Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures and John Candy: I Like Me ... Read more

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]]> Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC wins Outstanding Cinematography at NAACP Image Awards for Sinners https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/naacp-image-awards-2026/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:10:43 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133694 Two people stand in front of a professional film camera, engaged in discussion about film formats on a set with blurred crew and a warm, wooden backdrop.The NAACP Image Awards has announced its 2026 winners – with Sinners DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC taking Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film.  This continues a successful awards run for Arkapaw, who has already taken home an AFC Award and Girls on Film Award.  The cinematographer’s prize was one of 13 for Sinners on ... Read more

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]]> ACE Eddie winners announced at 76th Annual Eddie Awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/ace-eddie-winners-announced-at-76th-annual-eddie-awards/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:32:21 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133691 Michael B Jordan shooting a gunThe 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards have been presented by the American Cinema Editors at UCLA’s Royce Hall, recognising “outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television, documentaries and, for the first time in ACE Eddies history, shorts and digital content”.  The ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognising a filmmaker who “exemplifies ... Read more

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]]> Art Directors Guild Awards announces 2026 winners – including Frankenstein and One Battle After Another https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/art-directors-guild-awards-announces-2026-winners/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:19:47 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133687 Mia Goth in a blue dress holding a fanThe winners of the 2026 Art Directors Guild Awards have been announced – with Frankenstein and One Battle After Another among those taking top prizes. After scooping Production Design at the BAFTAs last week, Frankenstein’s Tamara Deverell and her team took Period Feature Film, while One Battle After Another won Contemporary Feature Film. Elsewhere in ... Read more

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]]> How Cinegirl is evolving into CineVoices – and what it means https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/how-cinegirl-is-evolving-into-cinevoices-and-what-it-means/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:38:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132412 People socialising at an indoor gathering. One person in the centre, wearing glasses and a patterned jacket, is smiling and holding a drink. Others are talking and mingling in the background, capturing the lively evolution of a CineVoices event.WHAT’S IN A NAME?  Cinegirl began as a space to amplify women’s filmmaking voices; now, evolving into CineVoices, it embraces a broader, more inclusive community shaping the industry’s future together.  When I was approached to write this comment piece, I confess, it came with some hesitations as it felt like suddenly it would be up to me to tell Cinegirl’s journey. ... Read more

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]]> Sponsored feature / Garden Studios https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/sponsored-feature-garden-studios/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:55:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132312 A blue Mercedes-Benz SUV is parked under rigged equipment and plastic-wrapped cameras at Garden Studios, as artificial rain falls, suggesting a controlled environment for filming or testing in wet conditions.A NEW ERA FOR VIRTUAL PRODUCTION AT GARDEN STUDIOS Garden Studios’ extensive hands-on virtual production experience has resulted in a volume stage designed to offer productions greater creative flexibility through smarter design, advanced LED technology and collaborative expertise.  Garden Studios is one of the longest running virtual production facilities in the UK; the first iteration of the stage was built in February 2021. Since then, we have ... Read more

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]]> His Majesty King Charles III visits Eastbrook Studios https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/his-majesty-king-charles-iii-visits-eastbrook-studios/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133670 King Charles talking to a group of peopleHis Majesty King Charles III has visited Eastbrook Studios, the UK’s newest purpose-built film and television studio, marking a “major milestone for the country’s rapidly expanding screen industries and a proud moment for Barking and Dagenham”, a press release said.  The King was welcomed by Jason Hariton, chief studio and real estate officer for The ... Read more

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]]> Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces 2026 spring programmes https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-2026-spring-programmes/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:16:18 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133665 A group of people looking ready for actionThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced its new film series, public programmes and education programmes for the spring season.  Programming includes: An ‘A Lifetime of Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho’ film series and ‘A Weekend with Bong Joon Ho’, featuring a screening of Mickey 17 (2025) with director Bong, plus a screening of Zodiac ... Read more

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]]> Film and TV Skills Summit “unites industry and academia to futureproof London’s workforce” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/film-and-tv-skills-summit-2026/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:12:45 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133658 Two people speaking at a Q&AFilm London’s second annual Skills Summit brought together over a hundred high-level representatives from film, television, games and academia, the organisation has revealed.  “Experts in their respective fields, attendees from organisations like Disney, Netflix, Banijay, The London Film Academy, ITV, Goldsmiths, Sony Pictures and Apple TV+, met with the aim of recognising and sharing innovative ... Read more

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]]> BFI announces programme highlights for April 2026 – including Peter Weir season https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfi-announce-programme-highlights-for-april-2026/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:38:32 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133650 A man in a shirt talking to studentsThe BFI has announced its programme highlights for April, including boxing, Peter Weir, and ‘Trash Cinema’ seasons. The programme for BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX from 30 March to 30 April begins with the previously announced ‘The Cinematic Life of Boxing’, a season of films that “capture the essence of a sport that has been ... Read more

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]]> Camerimage Film Festival 2026 opens submissions and announces start of official selection process https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/camerimage-film-festival-2026-opens-submissions/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:07:46 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133645 A poster for Camerimage calling for submissionsCamerimage Film Festival has opened submissions for its 2026 edition and announced the start of the official selection process for the event.  “We warmly invite everyone to Toruń and the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Region for the 34th edition of the Camerimage Festival to celebrate the magic of cinema together,” organisers said.  This year’s Camerimage Film Festival will ... Read more

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]]> Nikon announces product and speaker lineup for The Photography and Video Show https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/nikon-photography-and-video-show/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:07:44 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133639 A pink and yellow poster for Nikon's stand at the Photography and Video ShowNikon has announced that it will be returning to The Photography and Video Show for another year, where it will showcase its “renowned product line-up” and host a series of “inspirational talks covering all things photography and videography”.  The event takes place from 14-17 March at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. “This year, visitors ... Read more

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]]> Film and TV Charity launches new Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions to “tackle systemic industry issues” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/film-and-tv-charity-launches-new-principles/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:48:18 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133635 Three people stood together smilingThe Film and TV Charity has unveiled a landmark set of Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions to help “address the systemic pressures and poor working practices that continue to drive burnout, stress and poor mental health across the UK screen sector, and which aim to improve culture and conditions on productions”.  The Principles have been ... Read more

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]]> Manchester Film Festival announces “biggest ever” industry programme for 2026 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/manchester-film-festival-industry-programme-2026/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:54:18 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133632 Manchester Film Festival posterThe Manchester Film Festival has announced its biggest ever Industry Programme for 2026 – with over twice the number of panels, conversations and roundtables “designed to support filmmakers at every stage of their careers”. Taking place at venues across the city centre including HOME, Met Film School and The CUPRA City Garage, the Industry Programme ... Read more

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]]> Visual Effects Society announces winners for 24th Annual VES Awards – Avatar: Fire and Ash leads https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/visual-effects-society-announces-winners-for-24th-annual-ves-awards/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:27:21 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133628 A blue-skinned, humanoid character with bioluminescent spots, yellow eyes, and curly hair smiles whilst facing another similar figure in a scene reminiscent of Russell Carpenter’s work on Avatar: Fire and Ash, softly lit with warm, out-of-focus lights.The Visual Effects Society, the VFX industry’s professional global honorary society, has announced the winners of the 24th Annual VES Awards.  Encompassing 25 categories across film, television, technology, gaming, special venue, student projects and more, the night’s biggest winner was Avatar: Fire and Ash, which took home seven awards in total, including the top prize ... Read more

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]]> Park Chan-wook announced as jury president of 79th Festival de Cannes https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/park-chan-wook-cannes-president/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:44:25 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133622 Park Chan-wook looking into cameraSouth Korean director, screenwriter and producer Park Chan-wook will preside over the Jury for Feature Films in Competition at the 79th Festival de Cannes – in a first for Korean cinema. On Saturday 23 May, on the stage of the Grand Théâtre Lumière, Chan-wook and his jury will award the 2026 Palme d’Or as the ... Read more

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]]> Atomos announces Ninja RAW monitor-recorder https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/atomos-announces-ninja-raw-monitor-recorder/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:26:29 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133617 A person using a Ninja RAW monitorAtomos has announced the launch of Ninja RAW, a five-inch HDR monitor-recorder designed to “give filmmakers, content creators and broadcasters an uncompromising and affordable tool for high-quality acquisition and precise on-set monitoring”.  This latest addition to the next-gen Ninja range can be seen at the CP+ trade show in Japan (26 February to 1 March) ... Read more

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]]> Tiffen International’s Eren Ibrahim retires https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/tiffen-internationals-eren-ibrahim-retires/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:32:12 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133605 Ibrahim standing behind a cameraEren Ibrahim has announced his retirement – he has been the face of the optical filters sales and rental department of Tiffen International, based at Pinewood Studios, also attending film events abroad and at home to promote Tiffen’s expanding filter range.  Ibrahim’s film career started in 1982 as a trainee at Samuelson Film Services in ... Read more

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]]> Jake Duncan / Little Bug https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/jake-duncan-little-bug/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:05:46 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133595 A man operating a camera through a fenceOn 3 November 1957, the Soviet Union launched Laika, a stray dog from the streets of Moscow, into the Earth’s orbit. She died just hours into her voyage. Little Bug is the story of the man who took her home for one final night of normalcy. The film is told through her perspective, focusing on ... Read more

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]]> Royal Television Society launches 2026 Bursary Schemes to “support the next generation of TV talent” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/royal-television-society-launches-2026-bursary-schemes/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:05:37 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133587 Royal Television Society with a golden maskThe Royal Television Society has opened applications for its 2026 Bursary Schemes, a programme that has already helped “hundreds of talented young people from low-income backgrounds break into the TV and media industries”, organisers have said.  Applications are open from Wednesday 25 February through to Wednesday 24 June.  Through its Television Production and Journalism Bursary ... Read more

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]]> Sundance Film Festival 2027 reveals dates and official venues for Colorado debut https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/sundance-film-festival-2027-reveals-dates/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:37:54 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133582 Sundance Film Festival 2027 poster with pictures of Boulder, ColoradoSundance Film Festival has announced that the 2027 edition will make its Boulder, Colorado, debut from 21–31 January 2027.  This will be the first time the festival will welcome global audiences to its new location, with the event featuring a wide range of world premieres, compelling conversations, special events and more.  “The January gathering continues ... Read more

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]]> Watersprite Film Festival – “world’s largest international student film festival” – to return https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/watersprite-film-festival-to-return/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:30:37 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133576 Watersprite Film Festival posterWatersprite Film Festival, the world’s largest international student film festival, will return for its “most ambitious edition yet”, welcoming a record number of submissions and countries from across the globe.  Running from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March in Cambridge and online, the festival invites audiences to discover the filmmakers shaping the future of film ... Read more

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]]> Kodak announces honourees for eighth Annual Kodak Film Awards – including Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/kodak-announces-honourees-eighth-annual-kodak-film-awards/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:37:07 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133564 Arkapaw smiling into cameraThe eighth Annual Kodak Film Awards will take place on Monday evening (2 March) at the American Society of Cinematographers Clubhouse in Hollywood at an invitation-only event honouring Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC, Joachim Trier, Kristen Stewart, Patricia Keighley of IMAX, Salomon Ligthelm and the acclaimed television series Fallout.  Cinematographer Arkapaw will receive the Lumière Award ... Read more

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]]> Russell Carpenter ASC / Avatar: Fire and Ash https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/russell-carpenter-asc-avatar-fire-and-ash/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:16:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132177 Two men stand next to each other indoors, one wearing a denim shirt, cap, and lanyard—resembling Russell Carpenter—whilst the other wears dark clothing and glasses. Both look at a monitor, possibly reviewing Avatar: Fire and Ash footage amidst blue and black elements.BURNING BRIGHT With Avatar: Fire and Ash, the Pandora saga continues, as cinematographer Russell Carpenter ASC details his work on the film, stereoscopic cinematography and a decades-long collaboration with James Cameron.  With the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash – the third in the multi-billion dollar grossing sci-fi saga by director James Cameron, all set on the fictional planet of Pandora – it brings to a close a remarkable, long-gestating chapter in the life ... Read more

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]]> How Colin Clarke’s memoir explores where “cinematography intersects with science, politics, culture and art” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/colin-clarke-memoir/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:08:22 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133550 Colin Clarke's memoir with a camera operator on the coverCinematographer Colin Clarke has revealed his memoir, The Cameraman’s Cut, which promises to show readers “how evolving tools reshaped not just the workflow, but the very grammar of documentary cinematography”. A press release said: “Few careers in television can claim the breadth, grit, and cultural resonance of Colin Clarke’s. His new memoir, The Cameraman’s Cut, ... Read more

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]]> F1 and Simon Hayes honoured at AMPS Awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/f1-and-simon-hayes-honoured-at-amps-awards/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:40:09 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133545 The F1 sound team sitting with their trophiesThe Association of Motion Picture Sound has presented F1 with the AMPS Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film Award and honoured Simon Hayes with an AMPS Fellowship during a prestigious Awards reception.  The F1 sound team – Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, Gareth John AMPS and Dash Mason-Malik AMPS ... Read more

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]]> Berlin International Film Festival reveals 2026 awards winners https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/berlin-international-film-festival-reveals-2026-awards-winners/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:22 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133540 People celebrating on stageThe Berlin International Film Festival has revealed its 2026 awards winners, with Ilker Çatak’s Yellow Letters taking the Golden Bear. The Turkey-set drama follows an actress and her professor husband who find themselves targeted by the state and lose their jobs and their home.  Elsewhere, the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize went to Emin Alper’s ... Read more

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]]> Michael Bauman wins Cinematography BAFTA for One Battle After Another https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/michael-bauman-cinematography-bafta-one-battle-after-another/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:44:28 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133530 Michael Bauman holding a trophy in a tuxedoMichael Bauman took home the Cinematography award at this year’s BAFTAs for his lensing of Paul Thomas Anderson action thriller One Battle After Another.  This follows his recent win at the BSC Awards, and saw the American beat fierce competition from Sinners‘ Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC – an AFC Award winner– Film Independent Spirit Award ... Read more

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]]> Sponsored feature / Film Soho https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/sponsored-feature-film-soho/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:44:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132304 A man stood by a group in a car in a studioPAINTING WITH LED LIGHT Nestled in the heart of Soho, the V Studio at Film Soho is a space where creativity leads and the technology quietly enables the creation of gorgeous images by being able to control both the light and the location, as evidenced in the production of new short film Hindsight.  By now most filmmakers are aware that ... Read more

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]]> William Rexer ASC / The Testament of Ann Lee https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/william-rexer-asc-the-testament-of-ann-lee/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:49:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132288 A woman in a white bonnet and shawl and a man in a brown coat stand on the deck of a sailing ship, gazing apart beneath the vast sky—an evocative image from The Testament of Ann Lee, captured by William Rexer, BSC.SHAKE IT OFF Every scene in The Testament of Ann Lee, following the titular leader of the Shaker Movement, is unique, stylish and supporting of its story. Yet one particular sequence – as Ann and her followers head on a stormy voyage from the UK to the US, breaking into dance as they call on God to secure their safety – epitomises the tonal ... Read more

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]]> In memory of Joe Dunton MBE BSC, my Dad https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/in-memory-of-joe-dunton-mbe-bsc-my-dad/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:58:50 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133471 Joe Dunton on the phone smilingTaken from her moving eulogy for Joe Dunton MBE BSC, Joe’s daughter Erica Dunton toasts the legacy of a legend in the film industry. Dad was 15 when he met Mum. She was an older woman by two years. He started working in a television repair shop and Mum was engaged to the owner. Dad ... Read more

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]]> Shane Harris returns to Company 3 as senior colourist in Los Angeles https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/shane-harris-company-3-senior-colourist/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:54:59 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133497 Harris smiling into cameraCompany 3 has announced the return of Shane Harris, who joins the company as a senior colourist at its Los Angeles studio.  Harris originally spent 18 years with the business before pursuing other creative opportunities.  After a successful seven-plus years away, he has rejoined Company 3‘s award-winning team, bringing his “formidable expertise” back to the ... Read more

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]]> Nikon announces winners of Female in Focus 2025 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/nikon-announces-winners-of-female-in-focus-2025/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:59 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133464 A group of women lying in bedNikon and the British Journal of Photography have announced the winners of Female in Focus x Nikon 2025, celebrating “outstanding work by women and non-binary photographers around the world”.  The award was established to “discover, promote and reward remarkable photographic talent, and reflects Nikon and the British Journal of Photography’s commitment to amplify these important ... Read more

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]]> Manchester to host “major new film and TV industry event to champion Northern talent” https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/manchester-to-host-mythos/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:27:54 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133460 A grey Mythos Manchester posterMythos Manchester, a “landmark new film, television, culture and commerce industry event”, will take place on Thursday 11 June at the ABC Building, Quay Street, in Manchester’s creative district. This inaugural event will “bring together bold voices from the industry along with film financiers, investors and brands for a day of discussion, networking and collaboration ... Read more

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]]> 15 scientific and technical achievements to be honoured with Academy Awards https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/15-scientific-and-technical-achievements-to-be-honoured-with-academy-awards/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:11:16 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133453 A gold Academy logoThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that 15 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 27 individual award recipients, will be honoured at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony on Tuesday 28 April, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Awarded since 1931, the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards honour the ... Read more

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]]> Jeff Cronenweth ASC / Tron: Ares https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/jeff-cronenweth-asc-tron-ares/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:41:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132265 A person holding a large professional video camera on their shoulder, standing against a red-lit background, appears focused on filming in a style reminiscent of Jeff Cronenweth’s cinematography for Tron: Ares.GOING OFF THE GRID  Bringing Light Cycles from the Grid to the real world in Tron: Ares was no small feat. Jeff Cronenweth ASC explains how he shot a sci-fi spectacular that’s the latest in a series with a storied visual legacy.  It began with a call from Jared Leto. Jeff Cronenweth ASC, a double Oscar nominee ... Read more

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]]> Event Review: Camerimage Film Festival 2026 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/event-review-camerimage-film-festival-2026/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:06 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132364 A large audience sits in a theatre with a red carpet as numerous people stand on stage in front of a screen displaying the EnergaCAMERIMAGE logo—setting a formal, well-lit scene perfect for an event review of Camerimage 2026.FRAMING THE FUTURE OF FILM From tributes to David Lynch and groundbreaking cinematography to urgent discussions around AI and creative inspiration, Camerimage blended technical innovation in an evolving industry with a celebration of the craft of image-making.  The birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus has a museum, planetarium and the house he grew up in but for one week a year Toruń, Poland is the centre ... Read more

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]]> WFTV Festival 2026 reveals first look at lineup – including Q&A with Vanessa Whyte BSC https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/wftv-festival-2026-reveals-first-look/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:13:56 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133427 WFTV Festival posterWomen in Film and Television UK has announced the lineup for WFTV Festival 2026, a “unique event dedicated to showcasing the incredible work of women in the industry”.   An “unmissable event” for members, by members of WFTV, this year’s festival has more screenings, discussions and networking opportunities than before.  The WFTV Festival 2026 is supported ... Read more

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]]> BSC Awards 2026 in photos https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bsc-awards-2026-in-photos/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:06:29 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132854 Michael Bauman smiling into cameraView all the pictures from a glittering night at this year’s BSC Awards – and view all the winners on our website. Credit: BSC and Gurdev Singh Credit: Theo Spearman Credit: Theo Spearman

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]]> Remi Adefarasin OBE BSC https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/remi-adefarasin-obe-bsc/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:05:40 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132439 A person wearing a cap holds up a handheld device in front of their face. The photo, reminiscent of cinematographer Remi Adefarasin, OBE's style, is taken in low light, creating a dramatic silhouette effect.DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE  If the hallmark of a great cinematographer is images that don’t shout louder than the story, then Remi Adefarasin OBE BSC is a master.    Remi Adefarasin OBE BSC’s extraordinary body of work, built on over two decades at the BBC, includes a huge variety of film and TV including Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Onegin, Arabian Nights, About a Boy, Sliding Doors and the multi-award-winning Elizabeth.  Adefarasin himself often describes his photography as “simple” but peers ... Read more

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]]> BFI Flare reveals full 2026 festival programme https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfi-flare-reveals-full-2026-festival-programme/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:29:42 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=133060 A person wearing a crown, ornate jewellery, and a dramatic flowing costume poses with arms extended amidst pink and purple lighting, capturing the vibrant energy of the BFI Flare 2026 festival programme.BFI Flare has unveiled its full 2026 programme as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.  “Host venue BFI Southbank will be buzzing with packed screenings, special events, talks panels and DJ nights throughout the festival,” a press release said.  BFI Flare is divided into four thematic programme strands: HEARTS, BODIES and MINDS, alongside a new strand ... Read more

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]]> Marti Guiver and Ethan Evans / Outside Noise https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/marti-guiver-and-ethan-evans-outside-noise/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:51:52 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132844 A young woman with long dark hair and a distressed expression stands in a dimly lit, blue-toned room. The text BRITISH CINEMATOGRAPHER ONLINE EXCLUSIVE is overlaid, highlighting Marti Guiver’s portrayal in Outside Noise.CRAFTING A STYLISTIC HORROR SHORT Cinematographer Marti Guiver and director Ethan Evans explain how camera and lighting choices helped shape the horror in their Sony Future Filmmaker Awards finalist short Outside Noise. Made to reflect the modern horrors of doomscrolling and the effect it has on our psyche, Outside Noise is a tight, supernatural horror ... Read more

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]]> How James Whitaker ASC used Astera to light sci-fi comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/james-whitaker-good-luck-have-fun-dont-die/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:52:55 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132835 Film crew on set in a darkened roomJames Whitaker ASC reunited with visionary director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango, A Cure for Wellness) to lens breakout sci-fi comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.  No stranger to bombastic, style-saturated projects with a point to make, Whitaker (DTF St. Louis, Patriot, Hawkeye, Thank You for Smoking) turned to Astera Titan and ... Read more

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]]> BFI IMAX to celebrate Akira Kurosawa with programme to mark British Museum’s Samurai exhibition https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfi-imax-to-celebrate-akira-kurosawa/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:06:21 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132826 Several samurai gathered togetherThe BFI has announced The Samurai, a programme of classic films by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, playing at the UK’s largest screen at BFI IMAX to complement the British Museum’s exhibition on “the legendary warriors and the reality of their world – from the battlefields of medieval Japan to global 21st-century pop culture”.   “Described by ... Read more

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]]> Film and TV Charity report shows 74% of industry workers considering leaving due to financial pressures https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/film-and-tv-charity-report-money-matters-2/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132820 A blue and red Money Matters 2 posterThe Film and TV Charity’s second Money Matters report – examining the financial resilience of industry workers – exposes an “urgent truth: the UK’s film, TV, and cinema industry is becoming increasingly unsustainable for far too many of the people who keep it running”. Drawing on more than 2,000 responses from industry workers, the report ... Read more

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]]> Chung-hoon Chung ASC / The Running Man https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/chung-hoon-chung-asc-the-running-man/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:24:00 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132257 Glen Powell in a white outfit runningNOWHERE TO HIDE  Edgar Wright’s 2025 The Running Man remakes the Schwarzenegger classic, embracing Stephen King’s darker vision with DP Chung-hoon Chung ASC’s rich cinematography, digital innovation and high-stakes dystopian action.  In late 2025, The Running Man raced back to screens, reimagining Stephen King’s 1982 novel, written under the nom de plume Richard Bachman, for a modern audience. Staying closer to the book’s ... Read more

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]]> bebob expands micro battery lineup with new USB-C models https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bebob-expands-micro-battery-lineup-with-new-usb-c-models/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:27:28 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132815 A lineup of batteries against a white backgroundThe Munich-based battery manufacturer bebob has announced the expansion of its Vmicro lineup.  With new models featuring USB-C PD3 support, advanced communication protocols and sustainable serviceability, the new releases “set a new standard for compact and high-performance power solutions”, bebob said. The new Vmicro batteries are designed to deliver high performance in an ultra-compact and ... Read more

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]]> BFI increases support of UK documentary filmmaking – investing £7.2m of National Lottery funding https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bfi-increases-support-of-uk-documentary-filmmaking/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:10:52 +0000 https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/?p=132811 The BFI logoThe BFI has announced that it will “continue to prioritise dedicated support of the UK documentary filmmaking sector”, thanks to National Lottery funding.  As part of the BFI National Lottery Funding plan 2026-29, Doc Society will receive £7.2m over three years as BFI’s UK-wide delegate partner to distribute documentary funding across features, immersive, shorts and ... Read more

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