CRINGUTA PINZARU was born in Romania and developed an interest in images during the 90S after having witnessed the changes in her country following the
Olivier Auverlau on shooting Yellow glasses in Ecuador
Cinematographer Olivier Auverlau sbc teamed up with director Ivan Mora to shoot the film “Yellow glasses” on location in Ecuador. The film recently won best
Camerimage 21
The extended line-up for EnergaCAMERIMAGE has officially been announced. This year’s competition features the outstanding work of some SBC members. ANIMALS by Frank van den
Christophe Beaucarne, AFC, SBC, discusses the shooting of “Serre-moi fort”
With Serre-moi fort, his eighth feature film, Mathieu Amalric returns to the Croisette for the third time, where he won best director in 2010 for Tournée. Christophe Beaucarne, AFC, SBC,
Ruben Impens on Titane
With her 2nd film, French director Julia Ducournau had to top the sensation she made at the 2016 Festival with Grave. She did indeed, with Titane, an even
Olivier Boonjing, SBC on his technical choices for “Rien à foutre”
Always surprising and prolific, Belgian cinema sends this year to the Critics’ Week a very nice portrait of a young woman played by Adèle Exarchopoulos.
Fiona Braillon sbc on Rachel Lang’s film “Mon Legionnaire”
Fiona Braillon began her career in cinematography together with Rachel Lang, a young Belgian director. After graduating from the IAD (Institute of Broadcasting Arts) in
Virginie Surdej, SBC, and Amine Messadi, TSC on “Haut et fort”, by Nabil Ayouch
Virginie Surdej, SBC, Belgian Cinematographer, won the Magritte for Best Image for Une famille syrienne, by Philippe Van Leeuw, AFC. Amine Messadi, TSC, Tunisian cinematographer,
Cannes 2021
The final selection of the 2021 Cannes International Film Festival has been announced and features an impressive number of films cinematographed by Belgian Directors of Photography. The cinematographic “Belgitude” has
Yves Cape on “Nuevo orden” by Michel Franco
The Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco (Después de Lucia, Les Filles d’Avril, Chronic …) portrays in his new film a popular revolt in the heart of
Kommer Kleijn elevated to SMPTE fellow status
The SMPTE has decided to elevate SBC member Kommer Kleijn to SMPTE Society Fellow status. This honor is conferred on individuals who have, through their proficiency
Hichame Alaouié on collaborating with François Ozon
A few months ago Hichame Alaouié received his third Magritte for best cinematography for his collaboration with Oliver Masset-Depasse on Duelles (2018). Further recent credits
Andrij Parekh ASC on Succession
Seppe Van Grieken SBC in conversation with Andrij Parekh ASC on shooting the HBO series Succession. Topics include making the show look real, how to
Dries Delputte on shooting Albatros
The lives of ten strangers intertwine when they join a weight-loss camp and are faced not only with the battle against their bodies, but also
COVID-19 Film Production Protocol
Guidelines for save film productions in Belgium.
Film students in conversation with SBC members
Students from the various Belgian film schools conducted live Q&As with SBC members on their work and style. picture by Didier Frateur sbc
A conversation between Jo Willems, Bjorn Charpentier, Virginie Surdej, Ruben Impens.
Seppe Van Grieken had an online conversation with SBC members Jo Willems, Bjorn Charpentier, Virginie Surdej and Ruben Impens on their work and films.
The Belgitude in cinematography, SBC members on their style of working.
Industry has opened doors for Belgian cinematographers on the world stage, and an increasing number are now filming international movies and TV series. But what
Christophe Nuyens SBC, ALEXA Mini LF and Technovision 1.5x Anamorphic
Christophe Nuyens SBC is currently shooting a series produced through Gaumont in Paris. Jon Fauer: You’re shooting in Full Frame with Technovision Classic 1.5x Anamorphics
Jean-François Hensgens AFC SBC on Osmosis
Osmosis is a French-language Netflix original series about a dystopian dating app. Jean-François Hensgens AFC SBC was the cinematographer. Osmosis began streaming in March 2019. Jon Fauer: What
A warm welcome to our 7 new SBC Members.
The Belgian Society of Cinematographers is proud to announce seven new members : Dries Delputte graduated from the NaRaFi film school in Brussels in 2001,
Nominees announced for 2020 Imago international awards for cinematography
The nominees have been announced for the third IMAGO Awards ceremony. SBC members Anton Mertens and Virginie Surdej are among this years nominees. The list
EXPO SBCINE Brussels cancelled
As some of you have already anticipated, because of the increasing number of exhibitors cancellations due to Covid 19, SBCINE organisators have decided this afternoon
The enigma that is Nicolas Karakatsanis
A little while ago I had the honour to spend a few hours talking to one of Belgian’s finest cinematographers. Back home for a short