Ana Amortegui, ADFC, never set out to become a cinematographer. Growing up in Colombia, her dreams revolved around engineering, designing hydroelectric systems, and shaping the natural world through innovation. Her early years, however, were steeped in creativity as a dancer…
On November 6th, I had the honor of presenting the award for best documentary cinematography at the Apertura Awards, which were held at the El Cantoral Theater in Mexico City, representing IMAGO. But what is Apertura and why were we…
Hungarian cinematographer Flóra Fecske, HCA, has a career rooted in her early passion for photography and storytelling. Growing up in Hungary, her love for the camera was sparked by her father, an avid hobby photographer. From a young age, Flóra…
Paul Guilhaume, AFC, is a French cinematographer with a unique approach to image-making. His approach to cinematography has been shaped by a blend of intellectual curiosity, a passion for photography, and a deep love for cinema’s emotional power. Guilhaume’s path…
by Mustapha Barat, ABC – IMAGO President This past week, I had the pleasure of representing IMAGO, along with our Co-Vice President and Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Bojana Andric, SAS, and Nigel Walters, BSC, board member and…
© Photo: iStock.com / guruXOOX We are happy to announce that IMAGO will be presenting to the new EU Commissioners its priorities concerning the status, working conditions and diversity and inclusion of cinematographers! This is an incredible opportunity to improve…
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Pierre-William Glenn, which occurred during the night of 23 to 24 September at the Maison nationale des artistes in Nogent-sur-Marne. A founding member of the AFC, he was…
All the links to listen to the panels Photo: ITC FIRST ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:Stefan Grandinetti BVK, ITC, Professor HdM University. Ella van den Hove SBC, IEC chair, Professor INSAS. Philippe Ros, AFC – ITC co-chair. Bojana Andric, SAS,…
Creamsource has announced the worldwide release of the Vortex Softs, adding a reliable, highoutput soft light to the Vortex family with the Vortex8 Soft (V8S) and Vortex4 Soft (V4S). These new fixtures deliver creamy, full-spectrum light while offering endless ways…
Consistent with its tradition of early noticing and then nurturing the ties with many outstanding cinematographers, this year, for its 45th anniversary, the ICFF “Manaki Brothers” is especially proud to present the Polish cinematographer Jolanta Dylewska with the Special Golden…
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