In this wide-ranging conversation for Panavision and Warner Bros., cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC sits down with Panavision senior vice president of optical engineering Dan Sasaki to break down the visual language of Sinners — from early format experiments to shooting large-format IMAX film with lenses designed to have personality, texture, and what Autumn calls…
The Union VFX team, led by creative director and VFX supervisor Simon Hughes, VFX producer Sean Power, DFX supervisor Jane Paton, and CG supervisor Noel O’Malley, collaborated closely with Ronan Day-Lewis throughout the creative development of the visual effects for his debut feature, Anemone. The work involved incredibly long shots and required the team to…
In a feverish riff on Louis Malle’s 1981 comedy My Dinner with Andre, a dinner between friends derails at a beloved New York restaurant when Brian’s friend John begins to copy him in real time. Directed by Blake James Reid, lensed by Leia Jospé, and starring American musician and composer John Maus, alongside performance artist Brian…
In this video for Panavision, cinematographer Robbie Ryan BSC ISC breaks down the visual language of Bugonia, his latest collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos — from shooting in VistaVision to embracing long lenses, mechanical constraints, and an evolving on-set process. In this conversation, Ryan explores how format shapes intimacy, why limitations can sharpen creative intent,…
Official music video for “Pick It Up” from album Later Than You Think, performed by John Maus. Director: Blake James Reid @blakejamesreid DP: Owen Smith-Clark @o.smithclark Starring: Hennessey Moriarty @hennesseymoriarty Producer: Janet Valentina Manina @yoitsjanet BTS photographer: Sam Resetarits @samresetarits Editor: Blake James Reid & Max Naum @aleph.knot Colourist: James Graham DIT: True Greenwald Production…
Official music video for “Disappears” from the album Later Than You Think, performed by and starring John Maus. Director – Blake James Reid Director of Photography – Owen Smith-Clark Executive Producer – Rachel Walden, Luca Balser Production Company – GUMMY Films Producer – Janet Valentina Manina
Captured during its Holiday Toast, this video shows how Women in Media celebrated the season and raised a glass to legendary women of the entertainment industry. This champagne brunch honoured the trailblazers whose artistry, resilience and leadership have shaped the community and continue to inspire. Honourees and Toastmasters: Mandy Walker ASC AM ACS ~ Director…
Lika is a short film directed by Filip Dučić. The film is about Jacob, who leads a psychological battle with his uncle Ivan over the authority of his own family, though Jacob still depends on Ivan to place a roof over their heads. Amid the picturesque scenery of the Croatian mountains, Jacob, consumed by jealousy,…
Welcome to British Cinematographer Presents’ celebration of Wicked: For Good, in association with Nanlux! Captured during our recent event at MARS Volume, this exclusive, in-depth video sees special guests Alice Brooks ASC and gaffer David Smith reveal all about their work on Wicked: For Good, as well as the first blockbuster, Wicked. Highlights include: Enchanting…
