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
The advantages of being a woman cinematographer
When I left home to study cinematography at the Insas film school, my mother brought me a gift from Great Britain: a fuchsia pink t-shirt
the SBC 2020 showreel
Showcasing the work of our members this video takes us from Hollywood blockbusters to European art house, featuring stunning cinematography in a varied of locations
Crowdfunding Cinematek
The Belgian Film Archive “Cinematek” is in desperate need of film editing tables. We at SBC think that the preservation and conservation of our work
SBC selects screening
SBC Selects: A selection of cinematographic shorts from various Belgian filmschools – 24/10/19 With this interschool screening SBC (The Belgian Society of Cinematographers) aims to highlight the
Kommer Kleijn, on cinema frame rates
In this second part of our interview with Kommer Kleijn SBC, who recently was given the IMAGO International Honorary Member Award, we will dig a
Frank van den Eeden on his love for filmmaking.
The SBC and Mediarte sat down with DOP Frank van den Eeden SBC,NSC to talk about past and future, his personal approach to projects and
Kommer Kleijn, a digital pioneer…
Kommer Kleijn is one of those rare people: a true genius who has made major contributions to progress in our profession. Variously a Director of
Voodoo at the boarding school in Zombie Child
Haïti, 1962. A man is brought back from the dead to be enslaved in the misery of sugar cane plantations. 55 years later, within the