April 10, 2026

Take a sneak peek inside the March/April 2026 edition of British Cinematographer

The March/April 2026 edition of British Cinematographer

As a trophy-laden couple of months comes to a close, the March/April issue takes you behind the scenes of the BSC and ASC Awards, BAFTAs and Oscars, and turns its attention to the new productions sparking cinematic conversation.

CAMERA CREATIVE: PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN

With a mix of film and digital, George Steel BSC crafts a fitting big-screen debut for Peaky Blinders.

LINUS SANDGREN ASC FSF ON WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Shooting on 35mm and VistaVision, Linus Sandgren ASC FSF embraced a painterly approach when helping achieve Emerald Fennell’s bold vision.

ED MOORE BSC ON HIJACK

As Hijack continues to captivate audiences, the action switches from the skies to Berlin’s underground in series two.

EVGENIA ALEXANDROVA AFC ON THE SECRET AGENT

An international breakout this awards season, The Secret Agent is a time-capsule throwback that frequently defies expectations.

ERIK A WILSON BSC ON CRIME 101

Crime 101 relies on practical lighting, real streets, compact Sony Venice rigs and remote vehicle cameras to capture high-speed, in-camera thrills safely.

COREY C. WATERS ON THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER

Telling a powerful tale based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir of the same name, The Chronology of Water’s visuals offer a boldness worthy of its story.

TIM SIDELL BSC ON THE NIGHT MANAGER

In series two, DP Tim Sidell BSC’s precise lens choices, lighting and camera movement render shifting identities and global intrigue with striking clarity.

KIM WOO-HYUNG ON NO OTHER CHOICE

Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice uses genre and visual precision to reveal morality eroded by relentless economic pressure.

MARIA SARASVATI HERRERA AMC ON THE HUNTRESS

Maria Sarasvati Herrera AMC crafted visuals for The Huntress, immersing audiences in Luz’s journey, confronting trauma with courage and intimacy.

MASTERCLASS: MAURO HERCE ON SIRĀT

DP Herce – fresh from scooping European Cinematographer at the European Film Awards – reveals how the crew pulled off an ambitious plan.

MASTERCLASS: ASHLEY BARRON ACS ON HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST

Lead cinematographer Barron explains how she shaped a visually expressive look, mixing warmth, haunting unease and storybook menace.

MASTERCLASS: STEPHEN MURPHY BSC ISC ON PRIMATE

Murphy runs through one of Primate’s most tense sequences, as its characters try to escape a bloodthirsty chimp by diving into an infinity pool.

HERE’S WHAT ELSE YOU’LL FIND IN THE LATEST ISSUE…

MASTERCLASS: AYINDE ANDERSON ON THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW
Netflix hit The Vince Staples Show shifts between visual languages, tones and genres with unique results.

MASTERCLASS: TOMMY MADDOX-UPSHAW ASC ON STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY
Maddox-Upshaw reflects on honouring Star Trek’s legacy while crafting a warmer, intimate visual language.

MUSIC IN MOTION MASTERCLASS: BILLY ABBOTT ON “LITTLE BIT BRIGHTER”
Abbott reveals how a custom mirror-ball rig, 400 FPS slow-motion and full-LED lighting shaped the Bailey Lanes music video.

CINEMATIC CLASSIC: FREDERICK ELMES ASC ON ERASERHEAD
Elmes recalls bringing David Lynch’s disturbing debut to the screen, revealing how Eraserhead emerged as a singular cinematic vision.

EVENT REVIEW: BSC AWARDS
The 2026 BSC Awards celebrated global cinematographic talent and honoured standout filmmakers across a range of prestigious categories.

EVENT REVIEW: BAFTA FILM AWARDS
One Battle After Another dominated with six wins, while Frankenstein took three craft prizes, celebrating bold collaborations and cinematic visions.

EVENT REVIEW: EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS
Unity and artistic excellence were front and centre at the European Film Awards, as Sentimental Value and Sirāt dominated the evening with multiple wins.

EVENT REVIEW: OSCARS AND ASC AWARDS
The 2026 ASC Awards honoured Michael Bauman with the Theatrical Feature Film prize for One Battle After Another, while Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC made history as the first female Oscar-winning DP for Sinners.

EVENT REVIEW: BSC EXPO
Whether you were there and missed parts, were sad to not have attended, or just want to relive the experience, this review is for you.

THE CRAFT: GRIP AND CAMERA SUPPORT
Cinematographers and grips share tales of creative collaboration, from handling complex rigs to delivering dreamlike shots, balancing movement, stability, and visual storytelling in every frame.

SPOTLIGHT: LOCATIONS
Uncovering the stories behind the settings that brought some of this issue’s productions to life and shaped their unforgettable cinematic atmosphere.

SET TO POST
Dive into the artistry of post-production, where editors, colourists, and VFX artists elevate raw footage, shaping the final visual masterpiece with precision and creativity.

LETTER FROM AMERICA
Steven Poster ASC chronicles his evolution from film chains to digital intermediates, sharing insights on the push for enhanced colour accuracy and the ongoing transformation of filmmaking.

GBCT NEWS
Erica Dunton’s moving eulogy honours her late father, Joe Dunton MBE BSC, celebrating his groundbreaking inventions, including the video assist and his lifelong impact on cinema.

IMAGO NEWS
The 2026 IAGA in Vienna brought cinematographers together to discuss innovation, challenges and working conditions, with highlights including masterclasses, networking and thought-provoking discussions on AI and authorship.

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*Issue 134 will only be received in printed format by those with an active ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchased before 25th March 2026. Any new ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchases made from 25th March 2026 onwards will NOT receive this issue in print as part of their purchase.