DESERT LIGHT: CINE GEAR RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL Held in the kind of bright desert-flecked LA light the late David Hockney liked to paint, a somewhat reconfigured two-day Cine Gear show returned to the Universal lot amidst ongoing existential questions…
LIGHTS, CANNES, ACTION With no Hollywood studio films in competition, Cannes Film Festival championed world cinema and the craftspeople behind the image. We round up some of the productions, filmmakers and topics of conversation that defined this year’s event. The…
THE CRAFT BEHIND THE CAMERA Ryan Kernaghan ISC and filmmaker Jordan Bryon led a strong night as Adolescence and The Celebrity Traitors triumphed at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards, with BAFTA celebrating the talent behind television’s finest work. They are the people…
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…
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. …
ANOTHER VICTORY IN VISTAVISION At the BAFTA Film Awards, British Cinematographer caught up with winners who excelled behind and in front of the camera. As One Battle After Another dominated the night with six wins and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein…
CRAFT WORK Filmmakers and technicians converged on Evolution London, exploring new tools, ideas and talent, all driven by a passion for cinematography. Oliver Stapleton BSC attended his first Expo as society President, joining members and guests at one of cinematography’s…
IN THE PICTURE Festival director Marek Żydowicz reveals why this year’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE will provide not only a celebration of the art of cinematography, but also a forum for reflection on the role of cinema in today’s world – a space where…
MOVIE MAGIC IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Community, craft and the future of cinema were in the spotlight in Palma at the 14th edition of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival. Set against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop, Evolution Mallorca International Festival celebrated not only cinema but the people who create it. With a continued emphasis on craft, collaboration and…
FRAMING THE FUTURE OF FILM From tributes to David Lynch and groundbreaking cinematography to urgent discussions around AI and creative inspiration, Camerimage blended technical innovation in an evolving industry with a celebration of the craft of image-making. The birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus has a museum, planetarium and the…
TOOLS, TECHNOLOGY AND TALENT Recently appointed BSC President Oliver Stapleton BSC discusses the evolution of BSC Expo, emerging technologies shaping cinematography and why education, sustainability and global dialogue remain at the heart of the event. How does the event create a global…
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…
THE LION’S DEN Family drama Father Mother Sister Brother claims the Golden Lion at Venice, beating the bookies’ favourite, a film that left critics in tears. The 82nd Venice Film Festival had many talking points, but the most wildly debated was surely…
BRILLIANCE IN THE BALKANS Bitola’s Manaki Brothers Film Festival dazzled with masterclasses, awards and global guests, celebrating cinematography’s artistry under new direction — a vibrant tribute to filmmaking’s enduring soul. For each visit to the ”Manaki Brothers” Film Festival, I…
STARS OF THE SOCIETY It was time to celebrate as well as reminisce as the BSC’s summer gathering brought the society’s charm and sparkle to Windsor. The annual BSC Summer Lunch was again held at the stunning De Vere Beaumont…
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