May 28, 2026

Take a sneak peek inside the May/June 2026 edition of British Cinematographer

The May/June 2026 edition of British Cinematographer is here!

As well as celebrating talent both domestic and international at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards, this issue ventures behind the lens of some of the latest and greatest television productions transporting viewers into exciting new worlds – including those who may be in next year’s awards conversation.

CAMERA CREATIVE: EUPHORIA

Marcell Rév ASC HCA expands the portrait of youth through wider frames, a cinematic homage to the history of American filmmaking and the use of a brand-new film stock.

JAMIE D. RAMSAY BSC SASC ON PRESSURE

Jamie D. Ramsay BSC SASC mixed documentary-inspired footage with archive imagery to convey tension when retelling the incredible true story of the 72 hours before D-Day.

RACHEL CLARK BSC ON FINDING EMILY

Rachel Clark BSC and director Alicia MacDonald framed Finding Emily’s unique love story while capturing the vibrant energy of student life in Manchester.

MARK WOLF BSC ON LORD OF THE FLIES

Monsoon season, working with minors and a cinematographer on his knees: Mark Wolf BSC reveals the technical thinking behind the first Lord of the Flies series.

RUFAI AJALA ON MAD BILLS TO PAY

A documentary-inspired method helped cinematographer Rufai Ajala depict a naturalistic portrait of life in the Bronx.

JAMES BUTLER ON BEDLAM

DP James Butler took a swing on a new approach to filmmaking when shooting frantic action film Bedlam.

HILLARY FYFE SPERA ON DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN

Hillary Fyfe Spera explains how Daredevil: Born Again uses location, lighting and anamorphic lenses to execute the gritty feel of the Marvel show.

STUART BENTLEY BSC ON HAMLET

Stuart Bentley BSC captures Hamlet using the night and darkness to heighten the tension of this classic tale.

MARK JENKIN ON ROSE OF NEVADA

Process is as important as narrative to Mark Jenkin, a filmmaker adopting a liberating analogue approach, shooting on 16mm using his trusty Bolex and embracing imperfections along the way.

LOTTA KILIAN ON PROSECUTION

Lotta Kilian crafts a restrained, unsettling visual language for Prosecution, using precise framing and naturalistic lighting to explore justice, control and rising extremism in Germany.

MAYA BANKOVIC CSC ON BLUE HERON

Past and present collide as a social worker Sasha tries to make sense of what happened 20 years ago to her troubled stepbrother Jeremy in Blue Heron.

DAVE ALEX RIDDETT BSC ON BOOP

Boop, which drops a plasticine alien into a Lego world, offered something completely fresh for the pioneer of stop-motion filmmaking.

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

MASTERCLASS: OLAN COLLARDY ON SURVIVING EARTH
Olan Collardy explains why he prioritised observational visuals for this touching true-life feature.

MASTERCLASS: JAMES WHITAKER ASC ON GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE
James Whitaker ASC on shooting the sequence that kept him testing and guessing until the very last week.

THE CRAFT: LED LIGHTING
As LED lighting continues to grow in prominence, DPs and gaffers discuss how the evolving technology influences their work – and what the future
may have in store.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: AGENTS FOR CHANGE 2026
Highlighting initiatives, individuals and events driving change across the industry – from mental health and representation to access and sustainability.

CINEVOICES: FLARE CINEMATOGRAPHY FILM FESTIVAL
Pooja Gupte ISC IWCC discusses launching the Flare Cinematography Film Festival in Mumbai and why she believes it will play an important role in the industry’s future.

EVENT PREVIEW: CINE GEAR EXPO
As Cine Gear Expo returns to the Universal Studios Lot for its 30th anniversary, co-founder and CEO Juliane Grosso shares what visitors can expect from this special edition.

EVENT REVIEW: BAFTA TELEVISION CRAFT AWARDS
Ryan Kernaghan ISC and filmmaker Jordan Bryon were among those honoured at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards, celebrating outstanding talent behind television’s finest work.

MEET THE NEW WAVE: XENIA PATRICIA
Spotlighting rising cinematographer Xenia Patricia, whose work reflects a passion for collaborating with filmmakers who share a bold and distinctive visual language.

INDUSTRY WIDE SHOT: AGENTS
Instead of the Shooting Summary feature, in this issue the focus is on the agencies themselves.

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
In an era of political chaos and mental health crisis, the antidote
may be simpler than we think: get outside, stay present and trust that the world is better than the news suggests, writes Oliver Stapleton BSC.

LETTER FROM AMERICA
Steven Poster ASC reflects on revisiting Big Top Pee-wee for its remaster, recalling circus shoots, film-era experimentation and the evolving craft of colour in cinema.

GBCT NEWS
Balancing demanding production schedules with family life can be challenging. Could job sharing offer a solution for film and television professionals?

IMAGO NEWS
IMAGO’s Annual General Assembly in Vienna brought together cinematographers from over 40 countries, blending formal debate with informal exchanges while looking ahead to next year’s Barcelona gathering.

Digital and Print & Digital Subscribers can read the 135th edition now by clicking here.

Print subscribers will receive their copies in the post within the next fortnight.

*Issue 135 will only be received in printed format by those with an active ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchased before 26th May 2026. Any new ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchases made from 26th May 2026 onwards will NOT receive this issue in print as part of their purchase.