ARRI showcases new creative possibilities at the “Manaki Brothers” film festival
As part of the “Manaki Brothers” festival, a presentation titled “Colours in Motion with ARRI: A Conversation on Creative Possibilities” was held today at the Manaki Cinema. Andy Buckland, a senior specialist at the company, discussed new possibilities regarding the work with colour, low-light shooting, and the German manufacturer’s latest technologies. The presentation focused on […]
Dirk Meier: Colourists play a key role in creating film images
The differences, possibilities, and challenges associated with analog and digital processes in cinematography were the focus of today’s masterclass, “Analog vs. Digital Processes: A Technical and Philosophical Perspective”, held at the Manaki Cinema as part of the 47th edition of the “Manaki Brothers” International Cinematographers’ Film Festival. The masterclass was led by German cinematographer Johannes […]
How cinematography is learned and taught: Knowledge is built through exchange
How does one become a cinematographer? Who teaches the craft and to what extent can knowledgegained on set be passed on to future generations? These questions were the focus of the paneldiscussion “A Conversation about Knowledge: How You Learn, How You Teach,” held at the ManakiCinema as part of the 47th edition of the “Manaki […]
Jeff Cronenweth in Bitola: I spent a lot of time on film sets, watching, observing and learning from my father
“As a child, I spent a lot of time on film sets because my father was a cinematographer. I watched and observed; I loved seeing how the crew worked and wanted to be part of that experience,” world-renowned cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth recounted during a workshop at the “Manaki Brothers” International Cinematographers’ Film Festival, moderated by […]
Barat and Clarke discussed visual language, virtual production and the work behind the camera
Cinematographers Mustapha Barat (ABC) and Rachel Clark (BSC) spoke today at the Manaki Cinema about the path to becoming a cinematographer, film preparation, the equipment selection, and on how to create a distinct visual world. Their discussion took place during the Sony “In Conversation” presentation, held as part of the 47th edition of the “Manaki […]
WIC Panel focuses on mental health, boundaries and conflict
Mental health, setting boundaries, and conflict resolution were the focus of the “Mental Health, Boundaries, and Conflict Management” panel discussion, held as part of the “Women in Cinematography” (WIC) program at the Manaki Brothers Film Festival. Cinematographers Nicola Daley, Olympia Mytilinaiou, Bojana Andrić, Adriana Berroteran and Rachel Clark participated in the panel, which was moderated […]
Cinematographers Praise the Festival’s Bold Film Selection: “The Manaki Brothers Festival Is the Reason I Became a Cinematographer,” Says Samir Ljuma
Janis Mazuch, the cinematographer of the film “Shame and Money”—a Macedonian co-production through the “List” production company that was screened last night in the main competition at the 47th ICFF “Manaki Brothers”— spoke at today’s press conference about the story, the challenges during the shooting, and more. “We spent a year preparing for the shooting, […]
Kaminski: When you make a film, you’re aware that you have to beg for money
When you make a film, you need to know that you have to beg for money, for a team. And with the movie you want to be noticed, said double Oscar winner Janusz Kaminski at his masterclass as part of the Manaki Brothers festival in Bitola, sharing parts of his own professional and life experience, […]
Film industry in time of changes: Co-productions and new opportunities are for survival
Film professionals in Europe are facing a range of challenges – from reduced film production funds and working conditions, to the need for greater cross-border cooperation and the growing impact of artificial intelligence. How the film industry can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing environment was discussed at the panel “Navigating Industry Change: How […]
“House of Light Contrast”, a collective dedicated to protecting the profession, knowledge and tradition of cinematography
As part of the 47th “Manaki Brothers” International Cinematographers’ Film Festival, “House of Light Contrast” (“Casa Chiaroscuro”)—an initiative of the Italian association Collettivo Chiaroscuro—was introduced through a presentation by Luca Coassin, Sara Purgatorio, Francesco Scazzosi, and Luca Ciuti. The presentation highlighted that Collettivo Chiaroscuro was established in 2022 by a group of Italian cinematographers who […]