A week at the Sundance Institute meant film camp for grown-ups — working with Robert Redford, Sally Field and future greats like James Mangold and Paul Thomas Anderson. One of the greatest honours of my career was to be invited…
From commercials to IMAX epics, first assistant Ethan McDonald brings precision, trust and craft to every frame — earning the confidence of cinema’s top storytellers. Selected filmography:  Sinners: 2025; first assistant camera A camera  The Last Showgirl: 2024; first assistant…
GLOBAL LENS ON CINEMATOGRAPHY IMAGO’s interview series spotlights global cinematographers, revealing how personal histories and cultural roots shape visual storytelling in a shared pursuit of artistic, emotional filmmaking excellence. IMAGO, the International Federation of Cinematographers, supports its mission to unite…
LONDON CALLING With big-name stars descending on Southbank for the London Film Festival, the BFI event is establishing itself as a major autumn pit stop in the awards season rush. Boasting over 200 titles from across the world, as well…
MASTERING FILM WITH GIANTS From clapper boy to Oscar-winning cinematographer, Jack Hildyard BSC shaped British cinema, working with legends like Laurence Olivier and creating classics such as The Bridge on the River Kwai. 1908 – 1990   Founding member President 1965 –…
ONE BATTLE, ONE VISION To craft Paul Thomas Anderson’s road movie with a difference, Michael Bauman set off on a multi-city shoot to capture the director’s wild and wonderful story of epic proportions almost entirely on VistaVision, taking the format…
TAKING THE PLUNGE Cinematographer Steven Breckon reflects on lensing Charlie Polinger’s debut feature The Plague; part body horror, part coming-of-age psychological thriller. From the raw realities of adolescence through to powerful underwater scenes, the team captured a unique tale of…
A TERRIFYING TENANT The Man in My Basement sees down-on-his-luck Charles become even more unlucky when a strange man takes residence in his cellar. Using lights and, more importantly, the absence of them, Ula Pontikos BSC worked with director Nadia…
MEMORY IN MOTION From shooting in Nigeria to walking the red carpet at the Cannes premiere, Jermaine Edwards’ cinematographic journey with My Father’s Shadow—his first feature—saw him explore capturing the feeling of childhood memory on 16mm celluloid. A child’s-eye view…
CAPTIVE CURIOSITY Robbie Ryan BSC ISC reveals how he created tension—largely within the confines of a basement setting—and the VistaVision adventure he enjoyed, working with rare cameras to craft one of Yorgos Lanthimos’ most technically ambitious films. Spanning The Favourite,…
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