DP Alice Brooks on Capturing a Musical
11 Jun 2021Twenty years ago, while still students at the University of Southern California, cinematographer Alice Brooks and director Jon M. Chu worked on his thesis short film, “When the Kids Are Away,” a musical honoring motherhood that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2003.‘Fargo’ DP on That Striking Black and White Episode
10 Jun 2021The FX limited series Fargo is well-known for surprising viewers with poignant, striking diversions within the main narrative of a season — think Season 2’s UFO invasion or Season 3’s sojourn in L.A. for Carrie Coon’s Gloria Burgle.6 Cinematographers Discuss Biggest Misconceptions
04 Jun 2021When it comes to cinematography, there’s a lot about the craft that regular viewers of film and television might not see or even understand.Instagram Live Series: Short Take with James Laxton, ASC and Barry Jenkins
02 Jun 2021ICG Magazine is going live on Instagram June 9 with Oscar-winning Writer/Director Barry Jenkins and Oscar nominee James Laxton, ASC.Production Costs “Have Shot Through the Roof”
02 Jun 2021With inflation hitting the U.S. economy at large, Hollywood is feeling the impact of it on its film and television production. The rising demand and sluggish supply of building materials is hampering the entertainment industry’s ability to build movie and TV sets within budget.AFL-CIO Praises Funding For The Arts
01 Jun 2021The Biden administration’s proposed funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is drawing rave reviews from the AFL-CIO’s Department for Professional Employees.‘Heat’ Cinematographer Dante Spinotti to Get Locarno Film Festival Honor
27 May 2021The Locarno International Film Festival will honor the exquisite eye of Italian cinematographer Dante Spinotti at this year’s event, where it will give him its lifetime achievement award, the Pardo alla Carriera.In Mid-Pandemic, Why is Canadian Production So Healthy?
27 May 2021Lights, camera, COVID-19 compliance officer, action.It’s anything but quiet on the set these days in Canada. Diligent (and expensive) adherence to health and safety protocol has film and television production surging during the virus’s persistent third wave and with low reports of COVID-19 incidents.‘Top Chef’ Spin-Off ‘Family Style’ Flips
26 May 2021Crew members on the unscripted Top Chef spinoff show Family Style gained a new appreciation for the meaning of “family” last week after leaving the set and ultimately achieving co
The 10 Best Shots of Cinematographer Roger Deakins
24 May 2021English cinematographer Roger Deakins is known all around the world for his unforgettable constructions of brilliant visual narratives. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with talented filmmakers like the Coen Brothers and Denis Villeneuve among others. Deakins has several prestigious accolades to his name, including five BAFTA wins in the Best Cinematography category and two Academy Awards.HFPA Releases Code of Conduct for Reforming Golden Globes Org
21 May 2021The board of Hollywood Foreign Press Association released a statement on Friday afternoon outlining its most recent moves to reform the organization.Outdated COVID Guidelines are Costing Hollywood Money
21 May 2021The high cost of COVID safety measures is putting a big dent in television and film production budgets, but leading experts believe that innovations in testing could make shooting cheaper. Now, they need to convince the entertainment industry guilds and unions to sign on.