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Welcome to the July/August edition of British Cinematographer!

This issue features Danny Boyle and longtime collaborator Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF’s 28 Years Later as our cover story special…

For a full breakdown of the issue, head here: bit.ly/BC-130

A lens for every story With optical innovation at its core, Panavision’s lens rental inventory offers new advancements while continuing to support legacy lenses.

“Our job is to provide cinematographers with as many different lenses as possible so they can choose what’s right for a particular project.”

Charlie Todman, technical marketing director for Panavision UK, on Panavision’s lens variety.

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Checco Varese ASC / G20 G20 blends ‘80s-style political thrills with old-school action, as Checco Varese ASC uses classic cinematic tricks to frame Viola Davis’ president fighting terrorists at a global summit.

“You could hide the camera, dress as a security guard, and shoot while another camera films behind you - it’s the news and documentary mindset: use every opportunity to get the shot.”

Checco Varese ASC on choosing Sony cameras for G20.

Si Bell BSC / Miss Austen Miss Austen explores the story of Cassandra Austen through two different time periods, before and after her sister Jane’s death.

“If a director isn’t confident, or you as the DP aren’t confident, you may end up forcing a style upon a project to validate yourself instead of supporting the story.”

Si Bell BSC on opting for a simple, but powerful, cinematic style on Miss Austen.

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BFI Film on Film Festival reveals 2025 programme BFI announce the programme for the second edition of the BFI FILM ON FILM FESTIVAL

There's still time to nab tickets for the BFI Film on Film festival this weekend!

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Stephan Pehrsson BSC / Black Mirror “USS Callister: Into Infinity” Following the success of the award-winning “USS Callister” episode of Black Mirror season four, Stephan Pehrsson BSC was thrilled to embark on a return voyage to the videogame space world.

“The great thing for me as a DP working on Black Mirror is the freedom you and the director are given. They want your voice on top of Charlie Brooker’s voice.”

Stephan Pehrsson BSC on shooting Black Mirror “USS Callister: Into Infinity”.

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Visionary / Steven Soderbergh For 25 years, Steven Soderbergh has shot his own films under a pseudonym—merging auteur ambition with cinematographic control and ninja slippers with handheld rig precision.

“The feeling of being in control of the rhythm of the shooting is something that’s important to me. I think generally it creates a more intimate relationship with the movie itself.”

Steven Soderbergh on both directing & shooting his films.

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Frank Mobilio and Brook Linder / Everybody's Live with John Mulaney Longtime collaborators, director Brook Linder and cinematographer Frank Mobilio, unite again to capture the irreverent spirit of John Mulaney's live talkshow.

“I’m always looking for ways to connect two different things that are happening in a space."

Frank Mobilio on his shooting style for Everybody’s Live with #JohnMulaney.

Read the full interview with Frank and director Brook Linder here:

Film Soho launches brand new studio Film Soho launches its brand new studio, which is a state-of-the art volume stage equipped with central London’s most technically advanced LED wall.

Film Soho launches brand new studio

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Azul Serra ABC / Senna Azul Serra ABC, co-DP on Senna, shares his experiences of lensing Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna’s pivotal Monaco 1984 race and combining, real footage, sequences shot on a volume, visual effects and a...

“We wanted to shoot large format & achieve a bold image, finding a balance between a soft and beautiful depth of field to make the characters pop, but also allow as much of the background as possible to be visible.”

Azul Serra ABC on shooting Senna.

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Winners announced for the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards BAFTA has announced the winners of the BAFTA Television Awards

Winners announced for the 2025 @bafta.org Television Awards!

Greig Fraser ACS ASC wins Milli Award for Australian Cinematographer of the Year “It is a great privilege and a true honour to have won the Milli. It really means so much to me as a cinematographer as the standard of cinematography in Australia is so very high."

Congratulations Greig! ❤️🎥

BFI Distribution acquires performance film The Extraordinary Miss Flower Following its UK premiere in Official Competition at the BFI London Film Festival, BFI Distribution announces its acquisition

BFI acquires performance film The Extraordinary Miss Flower

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Congratulations to the female-led team behind 2025 NFTS graduation film Red Egg & Ginger, recently selected for BAFTA/Oscar qualifying Tribeca Film Festival!

Read more about the film, shot entirely on site at NFTS, via @bcmag.bsky.social 🎥➡️ britishcinematographer.co.uk/sean-mackey-...

Tech-nique / Robotics Controlled remotely or programmed in advance, robotic camera supports provide precision, repeatability, and the power to get the lens closer to some subjects than ever before.

“This project is a perfect fusion of technology and art, where light plays a crucial role.”

Cinematographer Didier Daubeach on shooting a stunning #Samsung commercial using #robotics.

Read the full Tech-nique feature from the latest issue of BC here: britishcinematographer.co.uk/robotics/

Kim Ji-yong / Squid Game Squid Game continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

“Gi-hun has become a changed person, To visualise the character’s mindscape, I wanted to cast significantly more shadows throughout the new season compared to the last.”

Kim Ji-yong on shooting @netflix.com's #SquidGame.

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Christopher Ross BSC wins BAFTA for Shōgun BAFTA has announced the winners of the 2025 BAFTA Television Craft Awards at a ceremony in London.

Christopher Ross BSC wins BAFTA for Shōgun ❤️

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Cannes short films, La Cinef and jury selections announced Director, screenwriter and producer Maren Ade will preside over the short films and La Cinef Jury of the 78th Festival de Cannes.

Cannes short films, La Cinef and jury selections announced

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Stuart Bentley BSC / We Live in Time When capturing the powerful performances at the heart of We Live in Time, Stuart Bentley BSC adopted a stripped back approach to lighting and camerawork

“The birth was a really complicated sequence to prep, featuring prosthetics, visual effects, real babies, a tight enclosed space, and a heavy and technical performance. So keeping the lighting and camerawork simple was vital."

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Lennert Hillege NSC / Santosh Director Sandhya Suri and cinematographer Lennert Hillege NSC overcame 48°C heat in rural India, collaborating to craft a powerful narrative.

“I told my agent, ‘Give me the project with the most adventure, far from home, something not everyone would want to do.’ There were a few options, but when I read this script, I immediately said yes.” 

Lennert Hillege NSC on working with director Sandhya Suri on Santosh.

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Carl Herse / The Franchise The Franchise pulls back the curtain on the chaotic and unpredictable world of a superhero film franchise. Cinematographer Carl Herse gives the inside scoop on a show that stands out for its “unique” ...

“Daniel represents momentum—or the lack of it—so we developed a style in which the camera stays locked to his inertia. When Daniel moves, the camera moves with him.”

Carl Herse on developing the unique style of The Franchise.

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Alice Rohrwacher announced as president of the Cannes Caméra d'or Jury After last year's duo with Emmanuelle Béart and Baloji, this year Italian director and screenwriter Alice Rohrwacher has been chosen to chair the Jury of the Caméra d'or.

ICYMI, Alice Rohrwacher has been announced as president of the #Cannes Caméra d’or Jury

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The sun is shining, the sky is blue, it’s beautiful – and so is issue 128! 

We’re delighted to reveal #Adolescence is our cover story special.

More info: bit.ly/BC-Adolescence

Tributes to Dick Pope BSC Some of those who worked with and knew Dick Pope BSC share words of tribute about a treasured talent, collaborator, and friend.

"I will miss him terribly but will hear his voice when the light shapes up beautifully and I’ll smile.”

Edward Norton paying tribute to the legend Dick Pope BSC.

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Daniel Simpkins / The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay Cinematographer Daniel Simpkins descends 50 metre mine shafts, wades through chest-deep water, and squeezes through tight passageways for a new documentary about Cornish mine explorers.

“I knew from the start that I wanted the audience to feel like they were underground. Relying solely on the head torches provided an organic and immersive feel.”

Daniel Simpkins on shooting The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay.

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Meet the new full and associate BSC members The latest Full and Associate members have been announced. Find out about the talented cinematographers and camera operators who have been invited to join the society by reading on!

Learn more about the incredibly talented full and associate BSC members who have been invited to join the BSC.

A massive congrats to all the new members! ❤️🎥

BAFTA sets date for 2026 EE BAFTAs BAFTA confirms the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday 22 February 2026.

BAFTA sets date for 2026 EE BAFTAs

The sun is shining, the sky is blue, it’s beautiful – and so is issue 128! 

We’re delighted to reveal #Adolescence is our cover story special.

More info: bit.ly/BC-Adolescence