Historic IMAX Shooting Pioneers Female Cinematographers' Breakthrough

April 18, 2025, 10:21 am

The film “Sinners” has set a new milestone in cinematic history by marking the first instance of a female director of photography shooting on IMAX large format film. This historic achievement highlights progress in diversifying film production roles and breaking long-standing gender barriers in the industry. The news, confirmed by Kodak executive Vanessa Bendetti, showcases how industry innovators are reshaping conventional practices, paving the way for more inclusive representation behind the camera.


torontosun.com / ‘Sinners,’ shot on IMAX film, is a historic first for female cinematographers

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw didn’t realize she was going to make history on “Sinners.” The Ryan Coogler film, now playing in theatres nationwide, marks the first time a female director of photography has shot a movie on large format IMAX film. It was Kodak executive Vanessa Bendetti...

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Sinners,’ shot on IMAX film, is a historic first for female cinematographers


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