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Young cinematographers delighted with their closeness to colleagues: Last night while we were having dinner, Dante Spinotti sat down behind me and said, „Bon appetite“ At today`s press conference within the framework of the annual edition of the ICFF „Manaki Brothers“, the audience listened to cinematographers Mitja Lichen, Gergő Somogyvári, Sergej Sarchevski and Grimm Vandekerckhove.“The film is […]

bruno delbonnel: When I worked on „Ameli“ I wasn`t thinking that I`m doing something extraordinary   “When we were filming ‘Ameli’, at that time I wasn`t thinking that I am doing anything special, I didn`t have that kind of feeling. I wasn`t guided by the though ‘Now I am doing something extraordinary’. However, I was happy when we

panel „leitz“: The cinematographer`s connection to the lenses is special The relationship between the cinematographers and the lenses is special and intimate and it should be developed. In the process of making a film, we are always looking for greater sharpness and definition, and in that process, lenses are very important. This was the conclusion of the

Jolanta Dylewska: I keep thinking about how different cinematic art would have been if a woman had been involved in its creation from the very beginning The focus on the face is very important in the career of Jolanta Dylewska, this year`s winner of the Special Camera 300 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Filmmaking. The film

Wlodarczyk: "Zone of Interest" is filmed in natural light, with 10 SONY Venice cameras   Being a digital imaging technician (DIT) is a unique experience. Working on all preparations before shooting the film is difficult, but impressive. I would do the same all over again, but I`m sure it won`t be as challenging and fascinating at the

Master chat with masters Spinotti, Berger and Seale: The film should be shot in your mind before it is shot in reality At today`s event „IMAGO Master Chat with the Masters“, organized within the framework of the International Cinematographers Film Festival „Manaki Brothers“, the great cinematographers, Dante Spinotti, John Seale and Christian Berger, spoke at the Manaki

it’s a privilege to be on „Manaki Brothers“: Bitola is the only place where we discuss our work and spend time together The first festival day of the 45 th edition of the ICFF "Manaki Brothers" began with the press conferences of Bruno Delbonnel, this year`s laureate of the Golden Camera 300 for Lifetime Achievement, Daria D'Antonio,

Jolanta Dylewska: The camera for me is a metaphysical element “I fell in love with the film at the age of 12. I learned from professors for whom the camera was sacred, it was a great privilege to learn from them. Thanks to her, we can stop time and do something extraordinary.” This was pointed out by

Definition magazine: Manaki Magic Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Manaki Brothers Film Festival is one of the most unique celebrations of cinematography on Earth. Nicola Foley sits down with festival director Simeon Damevski to find out more. Read the full article on  Definition Magazine website.