PULLING UP TREES Following a logger in 1900s Washington, US, Train Dreams uses a grand canvas to tell a personal story – Adolpho Veloso ABC AIP explains how he and writer-director Clint Bentley crafted a period piece that feels relatable…
FEELING A MOMENT Timely tale A House of Dynamite is lensed in an authentic, intimate and honest way by Barry Ackroyd BSC, capturing the increasing threat and tension as the story is revealed from multiple perspectives. Viewing filmmaking as an…
The next era of filmmaking will not be defined by technology alone as remaining connected to our authentic creative voice continues to be at the heart of the cinematographic process, says Christopher Ross BSC. Creativity /kriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/ Noun the use of…
For the first time in its 106-year history, the ASC is led by a woman—the new president writes about her dedication to opportunity, inclusivity and supporting future storytellers. The American Society of Cinematographers is a 106-year-old organisation and my presidency…
As Hollywood weathers uncertainty and rapid changes, Steven Poster ASC reflects on past golden ages, digital disruption and the creative resilience needed for what’s next. It is such a difficult time around the globe right now. I have been thinking…
TAKING A PUNT Fresh off basketball drama Rez Ball, Kira Kelly ASC instantly turned her attention to another sport in Him. Yet, blending American football with surrealist horror, this shoot proved a very different experience for the filmmaker… “Unless a…
THE GLOBETROTTER Osmond Borradaile BSC, a pioneering cinematographer, captured epic moments across continents, from war zones to Hollywood, earning accolades and a legacy in film history. Osmond Borradaile BSC was born in 1898 in Winnipeg, Canada, the youngest child of…
HIGH STAKES Making Ballad of a Small Player meant striking a careful balance between atmosphere and restraint. Cinematographer James Friend ASC BSC reflects on the contrasting challenges of filming in Macau’s tightly controlled casinos and on the open waters of Lamma Bay. …
MASTERING MONOCHROME Black-and-white cinematography continues to inspire striking visual storytelling, with filmmakers embracing its expressive power through digital innovation, historic references and bold photographic techniques. Colour and monochrome cinematography was once considered so different that there were, for a long…
Industry insiders share their journeys to securing film funding—insider tips, lessons learnt, and the real stories behind making projects happen against all odds. When we watch something on screen — whether in the immersive darkness of a cinema or on…
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