Michael Haneke’s ‘Amour’ wins Palme d'Or and Matteo Garrone’s Italian satire 'Reality' takes Grand Prix.The Cannes Film Festival rewarded one of its favorite directors Sunday, as Michael Haneke won the top prize for a second time with his stark film about love and death, “Amour, following his triumph in 2009 with The White Ribbon. The film is the tenderest in a career defined by unflinching brutality, as well as arguably the least cinematic: a two-hander set in a Paris flat. Haneke joined just five others to have won the Palme d'Or twice, including Francis Ford Coppola and Emir Kusturica.
Amour, which stars Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva as an elderly couple struggling to cope after one of them suffers a series of strokes, won universal praise on its premiere at the 65th annual festival last week, and its win was widely thought to be something of a certainty.
Some viewers were surprised by the movie’s frank humanity, coming from a master of tightly controlled cinema whose movies often contain sudden bursts of violence. The director said his reputation for delivering shocks was unjust. “Journalists always try to stick a label on directors,” he said. “For a long time I’ve been the expert in violence.” But he said a film’s style should match its subject matter, not its director, and “this film is about love.”
Haneke has brought 10 films to Cannes over the years, including “Funny Games” and “Hidden.” He previously won the Palme in 2009 for “The White Ribbon,” and is only the seventh director to take the top prize twice.
The Grand Prix (widely perceived as the runners-up award) went to Reality, Matteo Garrone's satire on reality TV, which met with a far more muted reception from critics than Gomorrah, his mafia hit from 2008. But there was much applause for Ken Loach, another surprise victor, this year of the Jury Prize (which ranks just below the Palme d'Or and the Grand Prix). Loach, whose The Wind that Shakes the Barley won the Palme in 2006, used his speech to send out a message of solidarity to those adversely affected by austerity and privatization.
His film, The Angels' Share, a larky whiskey heist, was screened with English as well as French subtitles at the festival, lest the Glaswegian accents prove a barrier for non-Scots. The film made headlines after revelations about its newcomer lead's stint in prison, and after Loach berated the British Board of Film Classification over what he considered their squeamishness over the use of the c-word. Mexican auteur Carlos Reygadas picked up the coveted best director award for Post Tenebras Lux, an experimental drama about a couple on a high-end sex holiday, whose children experience strange dreams. The Camera D'Or went to Benh Zeitli’s “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” for best first film.
The best actor prize went to Mads Mikkelsen as a man ostracized by his small-town community when he is accused of child abuse in “The Hunt.” Jury member Ewan McGregor said Mikkelsen had given a beautiful performance whose “wonder is in the subtlety ... but with complete conviction with his character.”
Best actress was won jointly by Cristina Flutur and Cosmina Stratan, as friends separated by faith in Romanian movie “Beyond the Hills.” Cristian Mungiu’s drama of love and faith in a remote Romanian monastery also won the award for best screenplay.
The Paperboy
There was little love for other English
language cinema at the festival, including The Paperboy, Lee Daniels's
noirish follow-up to Precious, starring an oft nude Nicole Kidman as an
unstable woman who has an affair with Zac Efron. On the Road, Walter
Salles's adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel starring Kristen Stewart,
walked away empty-handed, as did Cosmopolis, the David Cronenberg film
featuring Stewart's Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson.
Hiam Abbass, Diane Kruger and Jury president Nanni Moretti
arrive at "Amour" Premiere at the Palais des Festivals.
The
prize winners were chosen from among 22 contenders by a jury, led by
Italian director Nanni Moretti, that included actors Ewan McGregor and
Diane Kruger, director Alexander Payne and fashion designer Jean-Paul
Gaultier.
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ARRI SKYPANELS - 24 PICTURES A SECOND - Adorama TV
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ARRI LARGE FORMAT CAMERA SYSTEM UNVEILED AT BSC EXPO
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BAND PRO ONE WORLD OPEN HOUSE 2017
Band Pro One World Open House 2017 featuring vendors and services under a Venetian Carnival setting.
Oscar winner DoP Claudio Miranda ASC was the guest of honor for his ongoing contributions to the art of cinematography.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS
The American Society of Cinematographers is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking. Since its charter in 1919, the ASC has been committed to educating aspiring filmmakers and others about the art and craft of cinematography; it accomplishes this by publishing the internationally renowned magazine American Cinematographer and the venerable American Cinematographer Manual, through seminars at schools and industry events, and via one-on-one mentoring. ASC members volunteer their time for such activities.
SOCIETY OF CAMERA OPERATORS
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INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD
The International Cinematographers Guild represents the most talented camera professionals in the world. The technicians and artisans in our union are the creators of the visual images on the big screen, the television screen and - as we move into the 21st century - our computer screen. That's why we're so excited about offering this site to our members, everyone in our industry and to people everywhere who want to know more about what we do. International Cinematographers Guild members - Directors of Photography, Camera Operators and Assistants, Computer Graphics Specialists, Visual Effects Supervisors, Still Photographers and more - are part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
The British Society of Cinematographers is an educational, social and professional organisation. Since its formation in 1949 its prime objective has been to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography. Our membership, which is by invitation only, comprises of some of the most talented Directors of Photography and Camera Operators in the United Kingdom. It also encompasses many distinguished friends and patrons from the film and television industry.
IMAGO EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS
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KODAK CINEMATOGRAPHER'S FIELD GUIDE (pdf) *SHOOT FILM*
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CINEMATOGRAPHY NEWS!!
What is ACES? The Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) is becoming the industry standard for managing color throughout the life cycle of a motion picture or television production. From image capture through editing, VFX, mastering, public presentation, archiving and future remastering, ACES insures a consistent color experience that preserves the filmmaker’s creative vision.
These filters are intended for use whenever significant changes in the color temperature of the illumination are required (for example, daylight to artificial light). The filter may be positioned between the light source and other elements of the system or over the camera lens. *These values are approximate. Check critical work accurately, especially ifyou use more than one filter.
WRATTEN FILTER Filter Exposure Increase Conversion Color Number In Stops in Degrees K 80A 2 3200 to 5500 Blue 80B 1 2/3 3400 to 5500 80C 1 3800 to 5500 80D 1/3 4200 to 5500 85C 1/3 5500 to 3800 85 2/3 5500 to 3400 85N3 1 2/3 5500 to 3400 Amber 85N6 2 2/3 5500 to 3400 85N9 3 2/3 5500 to 3400 85B 2/3 5500 to 3200 85BN3 1 2/3 5500 to 3200 85BN6 2 2/3 5500 to 3200
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CATE BLANCHETT, JURY PRESIDENT OF THE FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2018
Australian actor Cate Blanchett is to be President of the Jury of the 71st edition of the Festival de Cannes which will be taking place in May 2018.
“I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years; as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in Competition,” she declared, “but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival harbours.”
Cate Blanchett follows Pedro Almodóvar, Jury President of the 70th edition, whose jury awarded the Palme d’or to The Square by Swedish director Ruben Östlund.
"I am humbled by the privilege and responsibility of presiding over this year's jury,” she continued. “This festival plays a pivotal role in bringing the world together to celebrate story; that strange and vital endeavour that all peoples share, understand and crave."
Pierre Lescure, Festival de Cannes President and Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate, said: "We are delighted to welcome such a rare and unique artist whose talent and convictions enrich both screen and stage. Our conversations from this autumn tell us she will be a committed President, a passionate woman and a big-hearted spectator.”
The Festival de Cannes 2018 will take place from May 8th – 19th
90TH OSCARS NOMINEES
ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
Blade Runner 2049, Roger A. Deakins
Darkest Hour, Bruno Delbonnel
Dunkirk, Hoyte van Hoytema
Mudbound, Rachel Morrison
The Shape of Water, Dan Laustsen
ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING
Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan
Get Out, Jordan Peele
Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig
Phantom Thread, Paul Thomas Anderson
The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro
BEST MOTION PICTURE OF THE YEAR
Call Me by Your Name
Darkest Hour
Dunkirk
Get Out
Lady Bird
Phantom Thread
The Post
The Shape of Water
Three Billboards outside Ebbing
ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN
Beauty and the Beast
Blade Runner 2049
Darkest Hour
Dunkirk
The Shape of Water
The 90th Oscars®, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
18 February 2018. Royal Albert Hall, London, BAFTAs honor the best national and foreign films of 2017.
CAMERIMAGE 2017. NOV.11-18. BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND
The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography. CAMERIMAGE is the greatest and most recognized festival dedicated to the art of cinematography and its creators - cinematographers.
SOC/CAMERA OPERATORS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS & FILM & TELEVISION NOMINEES 2017
GOVERNORS
John Bailey
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Denny Clairmont
CAMERA OPERATOR
P.Scott Sakamoto, SOC
CAMERA TECHNICIAN
John Connor
MOBILE CAMERA PLATFORM
Dan Pershing
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER
JoJo Whilden
CAMERA OPERATOR-FILM NOMINEES
Colin Anderson, SOC- The Phantom Thread
Roberto De Angelis, SOC- Baby Driver
Stephen Campanelli, SOC- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Gilles Corbeil, SOC- The Shape of Water
Mitch Dubin, SOC- The Post
CAMERA OPERATOR-TV NOMINEES
Bob Gorelick, SOC- Stranger Things
Daryl Hartwell – Fargo
Gary Jay, SOC – House of Cards
Brian Osmond- Mindhunter
Ben Semanoff, SOC- Ozark
The Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards is held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood, California.
10 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE HONORED WITH ACADEMY AWARDS®
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 10 scientific and technical achievements represented by 34 individual award recipients, as well as one organization, will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 10, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
In addition, visual effects technologist Jonathan Erland will receive the Gordon E. Sawyer Award (an Oscar® statuette) for technological contributions that have brought credit to the industry.
“This year we are happy to honor a very international group of technologists for their innovative and outstanding accomplishments,” said Ray Feeney, Academy Award® recipient and chair of the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee. “These individuals have significantly contributed to the ongoing evolution of motion pictures, and their efforts continue to empower the creativity of our industry.”
Unlike other Academy Awards to be presented this year, achievements receiving Scientific and Technical Awards need not have been developed and introduced during 2017. Rather, the achievements must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures.
The Academy Awards for scientific and technical achievements are:
To Jason Smith and Jeff White for the original design, and to Rachel Rose and Mike Jutan for the architecture and engineering, of the BlockParty procedural rigging system at Industrial Light & Magic.
BlockParty streamlines the rigging process through a comprehensive connection framework, a novel graphical user interface, and volumetric rig transfer, which has enabled ILM to build richly detailed and unique creatures while greatly improving artist productivity.
To Joe Mancewicz, Matt Derksen and Hans Rijpkema for the design, architecture and implementation of the Rhythm & Hues Construction Kit rigging system.
This toolset provides a novel approach to character rigging that features topological independence, continuously editable rigs and deformation workflows with shape-preserving surface relaxation, enabling fifteen years of improvements to production efficiency and animation quality.
To Alex Powell for the design and engineering, to Jason Reisig for the interaction design, and to Martin Watt and Alex Wells for the high-performance execution engine of the Premo character animation system at DreamWorks Animation.
Premo’s speed and simplicity enable animators to pose full-resolution characters in representative shot context, significantly increasing their productivity.
To Rob Jensen for the foundational design and continued development, to Thomas Hahn for the animation toolset, and to George ElKoura, Adam Woodbury and Dirk Van Gelder for the high-performance execution engine of the Presto Animation System at Pixar Animation Studios.
Presto allows artists to work interactively in scene context with full-resolution geometric models and sophisticated rig controls, and has significantly increased the productivity of character animators at Pixar.
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING AWARDS (ACADEMY PLAQUES)
To John Coyle, Brad Hurndell, Vikas Sathaye and Shane Buckham for the concept, design, engineering and implementation of the Shotover K1 Camera System.
This innovative six-axis stabilized aerial camera mount, with its enhanced ability to frame shots while looking straight down, enables greater creative freedom while allowing pilots to fly more effectively and safely.
To Jeff Lait, Mark Tucker, Cristin Barghiel and John Lynch for their contributions to the design and architecture of the Houdini visual effects and animation system.
Houdini’s dynamics framework and workflow management tools have helped it become the industry standard for bringing natural phenomena, destruction and other digital effects to the screen.
To Bill Spitzak and Jonathan Egstad for the visionary design, development and stewardship of the Nuke compositing system.
Built for production at Digital Domain, Nuke has become a ubiquitous and flexible tool used across the motion picture industry, enabling novel and sophisticated workflows at an unprecedented scale.
To Abigail Brady, Jon Wadelton and Jerry Huxtable for their significant contributions to the architecture and extensibility of the Nuke compositing system.
Expanded as a commercial product at The Foundry, Nuke is a comprehensive, versatile and stable system that has established itself as the backbone of compositing and image processing pipelines across the motion picture industry.
To Leonard Chapman for the overall concept, design and development, to Stanislav Gorbatov for the electronic system design, and to David Gasparian and Souhail Issa for the mechanical design and integration of the Hydrascope telescoping camera crane systems.
With its fully waterproof construction, the Hydrascope has greatly advanced crane technology and versatility by enabling precise long-travel multi-axis camera movement in, out of and through fresh or salt water.
ACADEMY AWARD OF MERIT (OSCAR STATUETTE)
To Mark Elendt and Side Effects Software for the creation and development of the Houdini visual effects and animation system.
With more than twenty years of continual innovation, Houdini has delivered the power of procedural methods to visual effects artists, making it the industry standard for bringing natural phenomena, destruction and other digital effects to the screen.
GORDON E. SAWYER AWARD (OSCAR STATUETTE)
Jonathan Erland
Presented to an individual in the motion picture industry whose technological contributions have brought credit to the industry.
The 90th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
CINE GEAR EXPO - LOS ANGELES 2017
Cine Gear Expo 2017 is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the technology, entertainment and media industry. The show lasts four days in Los Angeles this June in Hollywood, California.
WHITE INK. THE MOVIE
White Ink The Movie. True love always brings you a second chance, whether you believe you deserve it or not.
70TH FESTIVAL DE CANNES
A dancing Claudia Cardinale is the image representing the official poster of the 70th Festival de Cannes running from 17th to 28th of May. ‘I am honoured and proud to be flying the flag for the 70th Festival de Cannes,’ says Claudia Cardinale, and delighted with this choice of photo. With Monica Bellucci as Mistress of Ceremonies and Pedro Almodóvar as the President of the Jury, the Festival de Cannes will kick off on Wednesday May 17th.
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