“Today Maya shares with us some of her career highlights, as well as some insights on her work philosophy, and advice for young filmmakers. We dive deep into her work ... [Read More]
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THE KID Review: A Wild West Showdown Spurs a Coming-of-Age Dilemma
“Sturdier by far is Matthew J. Lloyd’s painterly photography: though at times squintingly dark, his New Mexico scrub and skylines are distractingly pleasing. While marquee names wrestle with characters asinsubstantial ... [Read More]
Review: ‘Akilla’s Escape’ mines socio-political context of Toronto’s Jamaican community
“A meditative mood piece, Charles Officer’s neo-noir crime thriller “Akilla’s Escape” [shot by Director of Photography Maya Bankovic] dispenses with the usual cops-and-robbers tropes in its depiction of a young ... [Read More]
The Water Man – Matthew J. Lloyd csc, ASC Merges Life and Fantasy
“Hired to be the cinematographer was Matthew J. Lloyd csc, asc (Spider-Man: Far From Home), who partnered with veteran collaborator Sean Coleman (Bird Box) at Company 3 to grade the ... [Read More]
Cinematographers Daniel Grant, CSC and Steve Cosens, CSC on shooting the series Station Eleven on HBOMax
“Daniel Grant, CSC and Steve Cosens, CSC, both Canadian cinematographers, were hired as DPs for four episodes apiece for Station Eleven. They were happy to know that they’d be working ... [Read More]
Kitchen Dancers Take Flight in Ikea’s Latest Sustainability Ad
“Here, dancers Véronique Giasson and Rahmane Belkebiche—working together for the first time and choreographed by Cirque veteran Lydia Bouchard—gracefully combine ballet and modern styles to help raise viewers’ consciousness. Rethink ... [Read More]
Meet “Benny & James” Cinematographer & Producer Robert E. Arnold!
“The diversity of cinematographer Robert Arnold’s most recent credits is a testament to his comprehensive experience, and an indication of an eclectic career to come. From Netflix’s cross-disciplinary variety series “Astronomy ... [Read More]
The Incredible World of Jamie Neale
WHATS YOUR PROCESS IN DEVELOPING AN IDEA/CONCEPT? [Director Jamie Neale]: The process of developing and generating ideas requires time and moments of daydreaming, allowing oneself to observe and reflect upon ... [Read More]
How ‘The Other Two’ Achieved – and Overruled – Its ‘Pleasantville’ Homage
“The more controlled approach to camera movement was accentuated by editor John Daigle and his team to create an entirely different dialogue rhythm that throws Cary off. “The big challenge ... [Read More]
TIFF 2023 Primetime programme expands spotlight on international storytellers with nine remarkable new series
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival® Primetime programme has been revealed for 2023, with nine compelling and thought-provoking series from around the world, including eight World Premieres. “This year’s ... [Read More]