Santa Claus, caught in a desperate pinch, is forced to collaborate with the US Military to keep his operations afloat. Meanwhile, a megalomaniacal rich little kid, whom Santa decided to teach a lesson by putting a lump of coal in the kid’s stocking, has hired …
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Mark Milsome Coroner’s Inquest Rules Risk To Life Was ”Not Effectively Recognised”
The coroner’s inquest into Mark Milsome’s tragic death while filming a car stunt in Ghana on 18th November 2017 ended on Friday (23rd October) last week. Senior coroner Chinyere Inyama recorded a conclusion of accidental death, and also stated that "shortly …
Sony Introduces Its All-New Interactive Calculator & VENICE Becomes IMAX Certified
Sony are delighted to introduce their all-new interactive calculator which has been specifically designed to determine VENICE film sizes, data rates, recording times & card usage. You can experience the VENICE Film Size Calculator yourself now by …
Mark Milsome Coroner’s Inquest To Take Place This Week
After nearly a three-year-long wait, the Coroner's Inquest into Mark Milsome's death will finally take place this week in London. Mark was tragically killed whilst filming a car stunt on set in Ghana on the 18th November 2017. The inquest will take …
Inquest Into The Death Of British Camera Operator Mark Milsome
An inquest into the death of British camera operator Mark Milsome three years ago will be held in London on October 19th later this fall. Mark Milsome was liked by all who knew him. He was a talented camera operator and …
European Film & TV Industry Facing COVID-19 Losses Of €10 Billion In 2020
Calculations have been made recently that the European film and TV sectors have suffered COVID-19-induced losses to the tune of €10 billion ($12 billion) during 2020, excluding costs due to productions halted or postponed. This has caused the European …
IMAGO Supports International Cinematography Community With Funds From Sony’s Global Relief Fund For COVID-19
IMAGO, the International Federation of Cinematographers, is working with Sony Corporation to distribute grants in support of the international cinematography community. The grants, which IMAGO will help to allocate through its worldwide membership …
Cinematographer Michael Chapman ASC Passes Away Aged 84
It's with great sadness that we share that news that distinguished American Cinematographer Michael Chapman ASC passed away on Sunday, September 20th, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 84. Born in New York City, Chapman began his remarkable career in the …
The ACHTEL 9×7 – A Digital IMAX Camera
Copyright: Pawel Achtel ACS Pawel Achtel ACS has been involved in extensive research for many years on a digital alternative to the classic 15-perf 65mm IMAX film camera and now he can proudly unveil his electronic version; the ACHTEL 9×7 65 …
Online Working Conditions Conference
Learning From Europe: Denmark? is a Hybrid Conference that will take place at Metro Kinokulthaus in Vienna, Austria, this Thursday, 17th September. Through keynote speeches and a panel over the course of one day, the conference will take a closer …
Mandy Walker ASC ACS Employs Panavision Optics For Mulan
Cinematographer Mandy Walker ASC ACS chose Panavision lenses and the ARRI Alexa 65 camera when director Niki Caro asked her to lens a new, live-action adaption of Mulan for Disney. Channeling classic epics such as David Lean’s …
Tristan Whitman Illuminates Hot Wheels Spots with BB&S Lighting Innovations
Tristan Whitman is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker/USC professor who is frequently called upon by top manufacturers of children’s toys for shooting table-top cinematography that will grab the attention of VERY young audiences! And, when shooting …
