EXPANDING THE VISION As hit HBO series Euphoria moves beyond the heightened intensity of high school and into the uncertainty of early adulthood in its third and final season, Marcell Rév ASC HCA expands the portrait of youth through wider…
FORCE OF NATURE Jamie D. Ramsay BSC SASC mixed documentary-inspired footage with archive imagery to convey tension when retelling the incredible true story of the 72 hours before D-Day when the unpredictability of weather and one meteorologist’s forecast could have…
THE LOST BOYS Monsoon season, working with minors and a cinematographer on his knees: Mark Wolf BSC reveals the technical thinking behind the first Lord of the Flies series. Sir William Golding’s first novel, Lord of the Flies, has haunted…
A LOVE LETTER TO MANCHESTER With ambitions of crafting a fresh take on the British romantic comedy, cinematographer Rachel Clark BSC and director Alicia MacDonald framed Finding Emily’s unique love story while capturing the vibrant energy of student life in…
IN THE MOMENT Filmography so far (project title, director, year released) Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu, 2025) The African Desperate (Dir. Martine Syms, 2022) When did you discover you wanted to be a cinematographer and what inspired you to follow this…
EUROPEAN UNITY Sentimental Value and Sirāt dominated the European Film Awards on a night that emphasised the importance of cinema’s role in fighting division. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the current tension in the global geopolitical sphere, the main theme of this…
Steven Poster reflects on decades of technological change, from film chains to digital intermediates and the ongoing quest to perfect colour representation. One of the greatest pleasures of becoming an elder in our craft is the opportunity to re-master some…
GRIPPING TALES DPs, operators and grips collaborate to produce camerawork that propels the story, be it observational or immersive, dreamlike or down-to-earth. Here are some of their tales. Maja Jensen recently completed her Level 3 Grip Certificate, making her the…
In his first President’s Perspective, Oliver Stapleton BSC highlights challenges, inclusion and support for the next generation of cinematographers. Thank you to Chris Ross BSC for your kind and encouraging words in your final President’s Perspective after four committed years…
ONE TALENT AFTER ANOTHER The BSC Awards may have moved to a new location for 2026, taking residence at The Grosvenor House Hotel, but the focus remained the same: celebrating the best and brightest in cinematography from across the globe. …
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