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Cannes 22
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Cannes 22

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 anton mertens

Cannes unveils its 2022 Official Selection which includes five films shot by SBC members. ‘Le otto montagne’ by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch has

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Fiona Braillon, handholding a camera
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Fiona Braillon, handholding a camera

April 3, 2022April 12, 2022 anton mertens

For Fiona Braillon, who trained as a Director of Photography at the “Institut des Arts de Diffusion in Brussels” (IAD), Belgium was more than just

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the society
March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 anton mertens

We are convinced that war brings nothing but death, pain, and destruction. And nothing can justify it. The Cinematographer’s community is united and inseparable; we

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DOP round table
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DOP round table

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 ANTON MERTENS

DOP Maxime Lahousse and our SBC members Seppe Van Grieken, Christophe Nuyens, Dries Delputte and Frank van den Eeden were invited by the Flemish Film Podcast for a “Round Table”. They talk about their profession

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awards season
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awards season

February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 ANTON MERTENS

This year’s awards season sees a number of SBC members being nominated around the world for their outstanding cinematography. The ASC awards Ruben Impens is

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The SBC welcomes 2 new members
the society

The SBC welcomes 2 new members

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Olivier Auverlau on shooting Yellow glasses in Ecuador
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Olivier Auverlau on shooting Yellow glasses in Ecuador

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Camerimage 21
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Camerimage 21

November 2, 2021November 13, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Christophe Beaucarne, AFC, SBC, discusses the shooting of “Serre-moi fort”
festivals & awards, interviews

Christophe Beaucarne, AFC, SBC, discusses the shooting of “Serre-moi fort”

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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,

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Ruben Impens on Titane
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Ruben Impens on Titane

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Olivier Boonjing, SBC on his  technical choices for “Rien à foutre”
festivals & awards, interviews

Olivier Boonjing, SBC on his technical choices for “Rien à foutre”

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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.

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Fiona Braillon sbc on Rachel Lang’s film “Mon Legionnaire”
festivals & awards, interviews

Fiona Braillon sbc on Rachel Lang’s film “Mon Legionnaire”

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Virginie Surdej, SBC, and Amine Messadi, TSC on “Haut et fort”, by Nabil Ayouch
festivals & awards, interviews

Virginie Surdej, SBC, and Amine Messadi, TSC on “Haut et fort”, by Nabil Ayouch

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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,

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Cannes 2021
interviews

Cannes 2021

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Yves Cape on “Nuevo orden” by Michel Franco
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Yves Cape on “Nuevo orden” by Michel Franco

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Kommer Kleijn elevated to SMPTE fellow status
festivals & awards

Kommer Kleijn elevated to SMPTE fellow status

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Hichame Alaouié on collaborating with François Ozon
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Hichame Alaouié on collaborating with François Ozon

August 16, 2020August 23, 2020 leslie charreau

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

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Andrij Parekh ASC on Succession
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Andrij Parekh ASC on Succession

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Dries Delputte on shooting Albatros
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Dries Delputte on shooting Albatros

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

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

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COVID-19 Film Production Protocol
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COVID-19 Film Production Protocol

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

Guidelines for save film productions in Belgium.

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Film students in conversation with SBC members
interviews, technical, the society

Film students in conversation with SBC members

May 24, 2020June 15, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

Students from the various Belgian film schools conducted live Q&As with SBC members on their work and style. picture by Didier Frateur sbc

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A conversation between Jo Willems, Bjorn Charpentier, Virginie Surdej, Ruben Impens.
interviews

A conversation between Jo Willems, Bjorn Charpentier, Virginie Surdej, Ruben Impens.

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

Seppe Van Grieken had an online conversation with SBC members Jo Willems, Bjorn Charpentier, Virginie Surdej and Ruben Impens on their work and films.

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The Belgitude in cinematography,  SBC members on their style of working.
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The Belgitude in cinematography, SBC members on their style of working.

May 1, 2020May 24, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

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

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Christophe Nuyens SBC, ALEXA Mini LF and Technovision 1.5x Anamorphic
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Christophe Nuyens SBC, ALEXA Mini LF and Technovision 1.5x Anamorphic

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 ANTON MERTENS

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

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