Historically speaking, presidents of the motion picture Academy have been directors, producers, stars, executives — more front-office types than in-the-trenches artisans. Until last week, the only “below-the-line” leader of the organization in its 90-year history was art director Gene Allen, who served from 1983 to 1985.
That makes this week’s election of cinematographer John Bailey all the more noteworthy for Academy members determined to keep their contributions to the art and craft of cinema in the spotlight. And in Bailey’s particular professional sphere, there is obvious cause for celebration; cinematographers are excited and inspired to finally see one of their own at the AMPAS helm.
“I think it’s really great,” says 13-time Oscar nominee Roger Deakins (“No Country for Old Men,” “Blade Runner 2049”). “I know he’ll be terrific and keep the momentum of the Academy going.”
Greig Fraser received an Oscar nomination last year for “Lion,” which also won him an American Society of Cinematographers...
That makes this week’s election of cinematographer John Bailey all the more noteworthy for Academy members determined to keep their contributions to the art and craft of cinema in the spotlight. And in Bailey’s particular professional sphere, there is obvious cause for celebration; cinematographers are excited and inspired to finally see one of their own at the AMPAS helm.
“I think it’s really great,” says 13-time Oscar nominee Roger Deakins (“No Country for Old Men,” “Blade Runner 2049”). “I know he’ll be terrific and keep the momentum of the Academy going.”
Greig Fraser received an Oscar nomination last year for “Lion,” which also won him an American Society of Cinematographers...
- 8/12/2017
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety - Film News
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