After a rather quiet 2009, Torquay-born cinematographer Roger Deakins is back in the multiplexes this year with True Grit and Company Men.
Roger Deakins
Big screen open air cinema set to begin in Exeter on August 12
Big Screen in the Park is taking place in the Northernhay Gardens again this year, when the open air summer cinema screenings begin on Wednesday, August 12.
Roger Deakins misses out on Oscar
The head of steam that is Slumdog Millionare meant South Devon’s Roger Deakins was content only with his eighth Oscar nomination as best cinematographer, rather than taking home the gold-coloured figurine.
Roger Deakins, from Torquay, wins eighth Oscar nomination
Torquay’s own Roger Deakins has found his way onto another Oscar list for his stunning cinematography. He’s up for the little gold statuette for The Reader, along with Chris Menges.
• VIEW FROM HERE FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS
[flash medium=7] Spreading the word of film through encouraging and educating those who are interested is a key part of the ethos behind the View From Here film festvial. Why? Because, not only is it fun but it teaches techy and communication skills… er… and it sets up the region as the nurturer of the […]
