Oliver Stapleton BSC shares a personal reflection on storytelling, entertainment, authorship and collaboration, arguing that the finest cinematography disappears into the story while remaining essential to every film’s emotional power. One of the unsolvable issues that cinematographers grapple with is…
Looking back across six decades of social and technological change, Oliver Stapleton BSC explores what has improved, what remains unresolved and why listening matters. As a 78-year-old male, I would have been 15 in 1963. My role models were Sean…
In an era of political chaos and mental health crisis, the antidote may be simpler than we think: get outside, stay present and trust that the world is better than the news suggests. “I am the master of my fate:…
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…
GUIDING LIGHT Mentees and mentors have been paired and 2024’s BSC Mentorship scheme is in full flow. We speak to BSC Education Committee chair Oliver Stapleton BSC about changes made to the scheme, benefits past mentors and mentees have enjoyed,…
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