Above the Line: Cinematographers are the Light of the Industry

Everything that you see on screen is because of the Cinematographer. Lights, camera, action! One of the most important roles in filmmaking is the Cinematographer. But what exactly does a Cinematographer do? How does a Cinematographer convey the Director’s vision and make the images pop on screen? Listen to these award-winning cinematographers share their thoughts on their passion to tell authentically Black stories.

PANELISTS

Eric Branco: Variety’s “10 Cinematographers to Watch” 2019, and one of American Cinematographer’s “Rising Stars of Cinematography” 2020.   

Hans L. Charles: Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for the movie 13TH by Ava Duvernay – Academy Award Nominated and Best Documentary BAFTA / Independent Spirit Awards.