Focus Features is bringing something truly special to the screen with Hamnet, and it’s a project that feels like a shared heartbeat between director Chloé Zhao and DP Lukasz Zal. If you’ve followed Zhao’s work, you know she has a gift for finding the vastness …
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Education committee announcement: The Cinematography of Today Conference Lisbon (June 24–26, 2026)
The IEC is involved in this conferences to be held in Lisbon by Universidade Lusófona and CITO Call for Papers: About the Conference The Cinematography of Today conference invites scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore the …
AIC, the Italian Society of Cinematographers proudly announces its new President, Daniele Massaccesi
Daniele Massaccesi has recently been elected President of the Italian Society of Cinematographers, AIC, together with a newly appointed board that will lead the association into its next chapter. The AIC, one of IMAGO’s founding members, continues to be an …
AFC interviews at 2025 Camerimage Festival
As part of the 33rd Camerimage Festival, we are publishing written and video interviews in which cinematographers talk about their work on a film selected in one of the sections. Here are the links to read or watch each of them, listed in the order in which …
In Memoriam – Nigel Walters BSC (1941–2025)
It is with profound sadness that IMAGO marks the passing of our former President, colleague and friend, Nigel Walters BSC. A dedicated cinematographer and tireless supporter of our community, Nigel’s influence on IMAGO was far-reaching. Elected unanimously …
Eight Emerging Cinematographers to Take Part in an Immersive, Tech-Forward Journey in Tallinn & Helsinki
7-DAY PROGRAMME - 18-26 NOVEMBER 2025 Frame Within a Frame is organised with the support of IMAGO, IMAGO Technical Committee, International Cinema Lighting Society (ICLS), Tallinn University BFM, Aalto University, Aalto Studios, ARRI, Camera Nordic, …
CineLenses Day 2025 Returns to Madrid
On October 25th, 2025, Madrid will once again become the epicenter of cinema and cinematographic technology with the highly anticipated second edition of CineLenses Day. This unique event in Spain brings together the top manufacturers, distributors …
A New Era in Cinematography: FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55
Fujifilm and the Cinematographers’ Association of Turkey (GYD) hosted the launch event of Fujifilm’s medium-format cinema camera, GFX ETERNA 55, developed specifically for the motion picture industry. The event welcomed around 70 attendees, bringing together …
Reflections from IBC 2025
Walking into the RAI in Amsterdam this year, I felt something I wasn’t sure I’d find, a positive vibe. The last few years have been tough across the industry, but at IBC 2025 there was a sense that people are coping, adapting, and still pushing forward. …
Alfonso Parra AEC, ADFC – Noise study on the Sony ILME-FX3 camera
...Our analysis, conducted from the perspective of the director of photography, delves into the nature of digital noise to understand how it works and to optimize its use in different visual narratives. This approach will allow us to strategically adapt the …
AFC Awards, 3rd edition announced, entries now open
The AFC is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of its Awards and the opening of entries. The AFC Awards will recognize excellence in cinematography in the following four categories... The awards ceremony will take place on a special evening on February 3, …
