Thread by @CybelDP

Being a Cinematographer is the best job on the planet (It’s true. Don’t make me fight you). A thread of some of my favorite Female + Trans DPs.

#InternationalWomensDay

#EllenKuras - 1st time I met Ellen was at a now defunct (?) Women in Film org event. I was ridiculously excited to meet her. Prob best known for #EternalSunshine but was #Unzipped that wow’d. Revolutionized how I viewed docs. Here’s Mizrahi & Eartha Kitt

#SandiSissel. We all watched #SalaamBombay. Keeping tabs on Sandi’s career introduced me to 2nd Unit DP opportunities. I admired her versatility moving from indie film to #MasterAndCommander. Two visual worlds I love to play in.

#JessieMaple. There is no me without Jessie. My thread from a few years ago.

https://twitter.com/cybeldp/status/1104034511233245184

#TamiReiker - everyone is talking about Tami & #OneNightinMiami and #TheOldGuard. My personal fav of hers is #HighArt. Saw it while or shortly after film school. Probably why I use photogs as visual reference for film more than other films.

#KiraKelly - I know Kira from NYC. She was the perfect combo of creative, fun and professional. I loved that her work on #SelfMade, altho a period piece, still felt lively & contemporary.

#BabetteMangolte - God. This movie. #JeanneDielman. The power in stillness. .

#EponineMomenceau - her work on Audiard’s #Dheepan left me speechless. I saw it only once at the Miami Intl Film Fest but still think about it constantly. How she created beauty and terror in a single scene.

Let me pause and get ready for work. Starting this thread was fun.

#QuyenTran - who hasn’t seen #PalmSprings?!! My favorite work from her is a toss up. The series #Unbelievable was astounding. But I was introduced to her w #DeidraAndLaneyRobATrain. I love that film. All are a must see.

#LauraMerians - we met at a CXX or ICFC event. When I learned she DP’d car commercials? (If you work in film, you know how coveted that job is). That’s badass. She’s a true artist. Evidence in #BlackAsKing

#RachelMorrison - #Mudbound was reminiscent of so many films I idolized when I was young. We all love #BlackPanther. But how Rachel found texture, life, struggle, aspiration in various tones of brown? Amazing.

#CharlotteBruusChristensen - #FarTheMaddeningCrowd is just so pretty. So so pretty. Shot on 35mm. You really felt the character’s love of the land through her cinematography

#SuzieLavelle - I’m ashamed she’s just now on my radar. DP on #HisDarkMaterials #NormalPeople #Vikings #ADiscoveryOfWitches #DoctorWho - the list goes on. Excellent at filming magical/fantasy scenes that are still cinematic, dark, dangerous.

#AshleyConnor - I really loved #MadelinesMadeline. It felt experimental and uncomfortable. But still visually cohesive.

#ClaireMathon. Oh. My. God. This woman ruled 2019. #PortraitOfALadyOnFire and #Atlantics. If you’ve not seen both films, we can’t be friends. Another gem shot by Claire is #StrangerByTheLake

#AgnesGodard - I need to watch more of her work. #TheDreamlifeOfAngels and #NenetteAndBoni really left their mark on me. Of course there’s #35ShotsOfRum. Her work in #BeauTravail is very elegant.

#MaryseAlberti - where do I begin? I saw #Poison before, maybe around the same time, I decided to be a DP. Her images are always so powerful. Striking. I could do a thread on her work. #Happiness. #VelvetGoldmine. #Creed?!!

#AnetteHaellmigk - she shot #GameOfThrones. Game. Of. Thrones. What else can I say?!!

#PollyMorgan Ridiculously innovative. Obviously. I watched #Legion and was mesmerized. Like seriously - what am I watching? A visual feast.

#LisaRinzler - on my radar since film school. I love action sequences & am encouraged to see women DPs known for that. There are many women now that do - but Lisa did #MenaceToSociety & #DeadPresidents way back. She also did #Pollack which is beautiful.

Enough for now. Let me make dinner and continue prep work for my next episode. Thankfully this is only a fraction of all the Women DPs working now. I keep meeting more. It’s very exciting. Bookmark to find most (all?) reels of Women Cinematographers. icfcfilm.com

I lived in France for year. The year before I started film school. A number of friends said I should stay in France bc they were more welcoming of Women DPs. I wonder about that often. Anyway. Speaking of French ...

#CarolineChampetier - #HolyMotors. I love love love this wacky film. It’s epic. Bizarre. Over the top visuals. Another film that’s experimental yet completely cohesive. Beautiful and bizarre.

#HeleneLouvart #NeverRarelySometimesAlways is in my top 5 of 2020. When I saw #Pina it opened up to me the artistic possibilities of 3D. It changed me. I can’t film a dance sequence (nor fight scene) without thinking of this film.

#ReedMorano - beyond accomplished as a Dir and DP. I love that she directs and DPs her own films. Loved #FrozenRiver. Had a noir feel in the middle of snow & ice.

#CrystalFournier - I’m not very familiar with her work. I remember enjoying the film #Tomboy. But we all loved the Diamonds scene in #Girlhood.

#AriWegner - I thought I was a fan, but looking over her IMDb, I realize I’ve been a big fan. #LadyMacbeth was stellar. Really enjoyed #TheKetteringIncident. But #InFabric has a special place in my heart for many reasons incl the visuals. Very sexy.

#JessicaLeeGagne - I’m not very familiar with her work but was super impressed with #EscapeAtDannemora. Same locations always felt new. Composition & lighting always tense. On edge.

#AvaBerkofsky - I’m very excited to see what they create for Josephine Decker’s next film. Of course Ava’s work for #Insecure will go down in the history books.

For those unaware : these are the 7 DPs who lensed #Insecure so far. A consistently good looking show.

#MiaCioffiHenry - We met at a Made in Her Image /Panavision panel last year. Fellow Tisch alum. I’m excited to see her #Superior that premiered at Sundance this year. Love loved her work on #RebelSeed. Showcases fashion in a very somber cinematic way

#KatelinArizmendi - great work on #Swallow and #CharmCityKings - but the Burberry spot made me so so very happy. Glorious homage to my fav musical. Full of life, energy, looks.

#JuliaSwain made a documentary #LadyCameraman about Women DPs that premiered at Camerimage. I’ve not seen it. I believe I’m in it. What’s not to love?!! Read more here: panavision.com/beacons-hope

A part of me feels like I should tweet about every single female DP. When I have a party, I invite everyone (remember those?). But tweeting doesn’t pay my bills. 😊. One more before I go to work

#NatashaBraier I’m a HUGE Refn fan. I went to an early screening of #TheNeonDemon at BAM. As always - the excitement is off the charts when I watch a film & am impressed by the visuals and learn the DP is a woman. Anamorphic. Color. Style.