After starting out in the industry as a model-maker, as well as stints in props and on-set SFX, Simon Rowling discovered his passion for cinematography. The DP of Lord of Misrule and Jeepers Creepers: Reborn takes us through his career so far, including realising a childhood dream of working with director Neil Marshall on upcoming…
Rising star Matthew Lewis is the DP behind Boiling Point, which began life as a short film before becoming a feature and now a BBC television series – all by the age of just 27. Hear about Matthew’s career behind the camera so far and his love for operating – especially oners! Special thanks to…
Andra Milsome and Catrin Lewis Defis of the Mark Milsome Foundation talk about the charity’s latest initiative, a new health and safety course aimed at crew members across the industry. Special thanks to Alex Sole-leris, James Holloway, and Henry Blakeway.
Kate Reid BSC generously shares her advice for up-and-coming cinematographers, including how short film is an incredible training ground for budding narrative DPs, and the importance of shooting as much as possible. Special thanks to Alex Sole-leris, James Holloway, and Henry Blakeway.
John de Borman BSC AFC looks back on his career behind the camera, spanning some 40 films including An Education (2009), Hamlet (2000) and Serendipity (2001). He shares his dream project as a DP and explores the impact of AI on the craft. Special thanks to Alex Sole-leris, James Holloway, and Henry Blakeway.
IMAGO President Mustapha Barat ABC and General Secretary Alex Linden FSF join us fresh from the latest IMAGO Annual General Assembly, held this year in London in the run-up to BSC Expo. The pair, both also presidents of their respective national cinematography societies, reflect on IMAGO’s role in the filmmaking landscape and the ever-evolving job…
Filmmaker Chris Lynch is the founder and creative director of Diverse Made Media, a disabled-led and diverse-focused London production house. He tells us about his innovative camera system, empowering DPs with disabilities to carve a career in the industry. Special thanks to Alex Sole-leris, James Holloway, and Henry Blakeway.
Following his insightful BSC Expo panel, Billy Williams OBE BSC sits down with British Cinematographer to reflect on his decades in the business. Williams, whose work includes the Academy Award-winning Gandhi , take us back to the early days of his career and shares how he’s climbed the cinematic ladder to become one of the…
James Friend ASC BSC was the only person in his class at film school who wanted to become a cinematographer. His dedication to his craft has paid off; today he’s the Oscar-winning cinematographer of All Quiet on the Western Front. He reflects on the power of mentorship and how the support of his wonderful mentors,…