Along with a special focus on international production that spans the globe, the February issue features three cinematographer-director duos, coverage of a hit Netflix series, and a piece on the making of a short-form production in Cuba. Here’s a look at this month’s slate:
Erik Messerschmidt, ASC and director David Fincher discuss Mank.
Martin Ruhe, ASC and director George Clooney on The Midnight Sky.
Cinematographer Joshua James Richards and director Chloé Zhao on Nomadland.
Steven Fierberg, ASC shares his thoughts on shooting in France for Emily in Paris.
An international-production piece features Ben Joiner, ASC — who discusses his work throughout the world for the series The Grand Tour — as well as reports from filmmakers in New Zealand, China, Mexico and Estonia.
Shot Craft: This second half of a series on LED lighting features chats with ASC members John Schwartzman, Craig Kief and Markus Förderer, as well as colorist Dave Franks.
Short Takes: Robert Primes, ASC on shooting in Cuba for Piel Canela.
Wrap Shot: Tying in with Mank’s connection to Citizen Kane, this issue of AC closes with excerpts from a vintage AC article penned by Gregg Toland, ASC.
