With Gabriel Bauer we have to say goodbye to a piece of film history today. The only Austrian to win 3 Oscars for his work, Bauer and cinematographer Walter Kindler founded the production company Moviegroup in Vienna in 1969, which specialized in …
In Memoriam
Our Hungarian friend Peter Dubovitz passed away at the age of 75!
Peter was not only an outstanding cinematographer but also a great warmhearted person of attitude. His noble modesty belied the fact that he was an essential pillar in the Hungarian Society of Cinematographers (HSC). With all his might, he successfully …
”Peppino” the Friend, Rotunno the Cinematographer
Sunday morning on the 7th of February, we lost, at the age of 97, a legendary international artist for talent and a master for civil dedication having taught in the last part of his life at the Centro Sperimentale of Cinematografia in Rome. He will remain …
Giuseppe Rotunno AIC ASC Passes Away Aged 97
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Giuseppe Rotunno AIC ASC has died at the age of 97. The legendary Italian cinematographer passed away at his home in Italy on Sunday. He is one of the true greats and shone like a beacon across the …
In Memoriam: Steven Manios Sr. (1938-2021)
We're very sad to report the news that Steven Manios Sr. has passed away at the age of 82. The founder of Century Precision Optics, his career in Hollywood spanned five decades, resulting in numerous optical devices that became standard equipment in film …
Lived Collegiality and Empathetic Pictures: In Memory of Franz Rath BVK
June 22, 1932 Eltville - December 26, 2020 Graefelfing Our wonderful colleague Franz Rath BVK passed away on Dec. 26, 2020, as we had to learn from his family to our great regret. Franz Rath was one of the most important Directors of Photography in Germany, …