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Cinematographer Vadim Alsayed details the dazzling look of ‘Three Nights a Week’
The story of a shy photographer who breaks out of his shell after attending a succession of drag shows, Three Nights a Week offers an honest look behind the veil of personal identity. The movie was co-written and directed by Florent Gouëlou, who imbues the story with...
Cinematographer Matt Ryan pairs Zeiss Supreme Primes and Alexa 35 to Resolve in Darkness for Tink’s “Fake Love”
LA based cinematographer Matt Ryan’s enthusiasm for finding the most capable technology to support his creative process has enabled him to shoot across genres and formats. As a director of photography, Ryan has shot television for such networks as Disney, FOX, Warner...
Light Iron colourist Katie Jordan shares her perspective on Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe
The story of the friendship between Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana has captured the hearts of teenaged readers and the adults who care for them since Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s novel Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe was released in 2012. Set...
A collaboration with Panavision: Stephen H. Burum ASC
The Camerimage 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient shares insights from a storied career behind the camera. "I was a kid who liked to play, and cinematography is like playing," shares Stephen H. Burum ASC, the recipient of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award...
Brendan Steacy ASC CSC uses ZEISS Supreme Primes on Painkiller
Newly initiated into the American Society of Cinematographers, Brendan Steacy ASC CSC has been recognised for his beautiful cinematography that pushes the boundaries of style and storytelling, on features like Stockholm and Flashback, as well as series work on Alias...
DP Jeffrey Waldron creates distinct styles for Haunted Mansion and You Hurt My Feelings
The new feature Haunted Mansion delivers spooky fun inspired by the famed Disney theme park attraction. Telling the story of single-mom Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and the eclectic group she gathers in an attempt to rid her new home of its hauntings, the movie reteamed...
Casting light on a conspiracy: behind-the-scenes on White House Plumbers
White House Plumbers is a limited series on MAX that focuses on the infamous Watergate scandal from the perspective of the two men that organised the break-in. We had the chance to talk with Cinematographer Steven Meizler and Gaffer Derek Gross about how they captured...
Steven Holleran captures good, evil and the in-between in Sympathy for the Devil
Director Yuval Adler’s Sympathy for the Devil is a road movie designed to subvert expectations. The story depicts one extremely long night for one sorely unsuspecting man (Joel Kinnaman) who’s forced to drive a gun-wielding maniac (Nicolas Cage) through the neon-clad...
A collaboration with Panalux: Ben Smithard BSC
The cinematographer reflects on his career path and foundation in lighting. Ben Smithard BSC’s credits include the features The Father and The Son, both with director Florian Zeller. In this video, the cinematographer retraces his career path, beginning in art college...
A collaboration with Panavision: Piotr Śliskowski PSC
The director of photography traces his journey behind the camera. “Since childhood, I had a photo camera,” reflects acclaimed Polish cinematographer Piotr Śliskowski PSC. In this exclusive video, he recalls preparing for entrance exams to the renowned Łódź Film...
Cinematographer Dillon Schneider imbues poetic realism into the dramatic comedy The Crusades
In writer-director Leo Milano’s debut feature, The Crusades, three friends find their school year thrown into turmoil by the possibility that their all-boys private high school might merge with its rival institution, a turn of events that would effectively open the...
Behind the Scenes: Marinette
Filmed in early 2022, the soberly-titled film Marinette is the first ever biopic dedicated to a sportswoman in France. It tells the story of Marinette Pichon, a pioneer of French women's soccer and one of the game's biggest stars, becoming the first French woman to...
Steven Meizler composes visual language with Zeiss Supreme Primes for White House Plumbers
Cinematographer Steven Meizler quickly rose to prominence not long after transitioning from assistant cameraman to director of photography. His work on Godless earned Meizler his first Emmy nomination and a few years later, The Queen’s Gambit nabbed him his first Emmy...

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