In this candid conversation with Panavision, a group of DPs reflect on the forces that drive their work, from collaboration with directors and crews to personal inspirations and family. They also share honest insights about the challenges of work-life balance, the “film blues” that come when projects wrap, and the ways they recharge before returning…
London Film Festival takes place from 8-19 October in London and cinemas around the UK, with the BFI inviting audiences to discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling. Here’s the official 2025 trailer.
Paul Thomas Anderson has announced that his upcoming film, One Battle After Another, will play in VistaVision–including in London. In this video, Anderson explains why he and DP Michael Bauman shot in the format.
Cinematographer Robert Yeoman ASC reveals the hardest shot he filmed on Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, and how he made it happen.
Shyamchi Aai DP Vijay Mishra recently explained to British Cinematographer that he aimed to embrace the simplicity of black-and-white to elevate the film’s storytelling. In this musical clip, Mishra and director Sujay Dahake’s vision comes to life with impressive impact.
In this candid conversation with Panavision, Clark shares memories from early projects like This Is England, American Honey and Rocks–as well as insights on mentorship, crew collaboration, and building confidence behind the camera.
While a young incarcerated man awaits his freedom, he travels inward to explore the wild terrain of his childhood self. Songbirds is a visceral and poetic exploration of memory, innocence and the effects of systematic oppression by Lauren Maya Davis.
In this candid roundtable from Panavision, a group of DPs share the tools, routines, and instincts they rely on throughout the filmmaking process. From essential items like viewfinders, light meters and coffee to personal rituals and creative habits, they reflect on how they prepare for a shoot—and how they know when a shot is ready…
