Closely Observed Frames

1 month ago | closelyobservedframes.com | Oliver Webb

By Oliver Webb Walter Salles’ I’m Still Here follows the true story of a family torn apart by military dictatorship in 1970s Rio de Janeiro. Beautifully captured by DOP Adrian Teijido ABC,the film scooped Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards, becoming the first Brazilian produced film to win an Oscar. How did you first get involved with I’m Still Here? Adrian Teijido: Walter is a very important director. He’s made films such as Central Station and The Motorcycle Diaries.

2 months ago | closelyobservedframes.com | Oliver Webb

By Oliver Webb  (Images: 2024 Amazon Content Services LLC.)Shot from both the first- and third person perspectives, DOP Jomo Fray’s immersive imagery brings to life RaMell Ross’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s award-winning 2019 novel. Back in 2018, Fray was at a Sundance screening of RaMell Ross’ first film, Hale County This Morning, This Evening. “I remember sitting there after the movie had finished,” he begins. “I was profoundly moved, and trying to process what I had just seen.

Nov 5, 2024 | closelyobservedframes.com | Oliver Webb

By Oliver Webb Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis, receptionist at a local newspaper who’s life takes a dramatic turn after an unexpected encounter. Based on CJ Skuse’s novel of the same name, all six episodes of Sweetpea were captured by DOP Nick Morris, who brings this refreshingly original serial killer series to life. (Interview contains spoilers) Where did you train as a DOP? Nick Morris: Well, I didn't actually. I did a geography degree, which has obviously not served me hugely well.

Oct 2, 2024 | closelyobservedframes.com | Oliver Webb

By Oliver Webb Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga chronicles a 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the old American west. Ingenuity Studios delivered a total of 256 VFX shots for the film, led by VFX Supervisor J.P. Jaramillo. How did you first get involved with Horizon: An American Saga?

Aug 19, 2024 | closelyobservedframes.com | Oliver Webb

By Oliver Webb Greedy People follows the residents of a small island town who navigate a murder and the discovery of a million dollars. Featuring an ensemble cast which includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James, Joey Lauren Adams, Himesh Patel, Simon Rex and Tim Blake Nelson, Greedy People is released 23rd August in the US. Where did you train as a cinematographer?  Eric Koretz: I received my MFA in cinematography from AFI, American Film Institute. Who are your DOP heroes?