festivals

Consciously very different than the traditional American hero saga, Damien Chazelle’s biopic First Man is intended to be intimate and sober and depicts the difficulties of a couple in the aftermath of the loss of their first child. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren, FSF, used a variety of different cinematographic techniques for each particular take on this film where he is again working with its young director, both of whom were Oscar winners for La La Land. Here, he discusses with us the slightly-less glamorous, but just as important, aspects of the making of this film. (FR)

“The Terror” is a television series that lies somewhere between a historical study and a fantastic tale. It is an adaptation of Dan Simmons’ bestseller, which narrates the 1848 British expedition to the Arctic intended to locate the Northwest Passage. Both ships (the HMS Terror and Erebus) disappeared without a trace, providing the opportunity for Ridley Scott to explore a new variation on the theme he has been exploring since the first Alien movie, forty years ago. Florian Hoffmeister, BSC, was responsible for the cinematography on the series’ first episodes and therefore set the tone for the rest of the story, which is set in isolation between sea and ice. (FR)

At this year’s Camerimage Festival, Angénieux will feature its two latest long-focal-distance lenses, the Optimo Ultra 12x Multi Format and the Optimo 42-420 A2S Anamorphic.

Once again this year, Arri will be a Camerimage Partner and will be in attendance with a stand showing off its products and latest innovations. A majority of its product managers will be in attendance, as well, along with Arri Munich’s management team and representatives from Arri Rental. Screenings, conferences, and workshops will round out their presence at the festival.

Canon Poland and Canon Europe will be in attendance at Camerimage from 10-17 November 2018. As in previous years, Canon will host a stand and will organize two seminars with cinematographers during the week, two screenings, and a reception on Monday evening.

FilmLight will present two conferences at Camerimage this year: the first will be on Postproduction for Cinematographers, from the Camera to the Monitor; the second, on the natural rendering of colours and textures in painting.

Fujifilm/Fujinon will participate in Camerimage once again this year with a stand on the 1^st floor of the Opera Nova. Its team will present the latest range of Fujinon zoom lenses.

For the entire duration of the Festival, Leitz Cine will be showing off its lenses and showing clips from films shot with Leitz lenses at its stand, on the 1^st floor of the Opera Nova.

Panasonic will be in attendance at Camerimage with a stand and during an event co-hosted with Vantage on the film Crazy Rich Asians, by John Chu, and cinematographer Vanja Černjul, ASC.

Panavision will once again be present at Camerimage as an Official Sponsor of the Festival and with its team at a stand at the Opera Nova. Two Panavision workshops will take place at Cinema Orzeł on Tuesday, 13 November.

A regular partner of the Camerimage Festival, Vantage has not planned a seminar this year, but will support Panasonic’s seminar with DoP Vanja Černjul and Imago’s panel discussion entitled “Focus on Diversity”. Vantage’s team will be in full attendance.

Zeiss will be at Camerimage this year and will, as usual, have its stand on the 1^st floor of the Opera Nova and will host two presentations led by Maher Maleh, BVK.

Dutch cinematographer and director Claire Pijman’s touching and original documentary paints a portrait of cinematographer Robby Müller, NSC, the legendary partner of Wim Wender, Jim Jarmush, and Lars von Trier. The film was constructed from personal archival footage provided to the director by Robby Müller himself during the last years of his life. Because he was unable to express himself as a result of his illness, his testament to us is given via this filmed diary, shot with a Super 8. Many filmmakers share their memories of Müller during the film.

As part of the Camerimage Festival, AFC cinematographers Céline Bozon, Gilles Porte and David Ungaro will lead a Master Class on Wednesday, 13 November from 11:00 to 12:30 at the MCK Orzeł Cinema.

Before Camerimage’s Opening Gala, Saturday 10 November, the Industry Sponsors& Partners of the Festival have settled their booth on the 1^st floor of the Opera Nova a few days ago. Here are some brief moments in video of the installation.

I remember meeting Julian for the first time twelve years ago when I was shooting Al Pacino’s Salome. Al had invited Julian to watch him directing. Julian sat behind the video monitor for several hours without interfering. I remember feeling quite under pressure.

First of all, this is a magnificent experience that I recommend everyone who is able to take part in. It’s a huge dive into the world of cinema. I, who of late rarely go to see movies in theatres - yes, I’m a bit ashamed to admit it, but it’s the truth - truly enjoyed seeing movies on the big screen.

I was proud to be one of the 82 women who ascended the steps at Cannes, organized by the 50/50 for 2020 Collective, which is promoting more parity and equality (especially in terms of salaries) in the 7^th Art. 82 women to represent the 82 women selected in the Official Competition at Cannes since it began, versus 1,688 men. With only two Golden Palms awarded to women. A very beautiful, simple and moving text was read aloud by Cate Blanchett in English and reprised by Agnès Varda in French.