November 2025

Inside the December 2025 Issue of American Cinematographer

The December 2025 issue — available in four collectible cover editions — offers in-depth looks at Frankenstein, Wicked: For Good, Song Sung Blue, Bugonia and Train Dreams. The issue also features special focuses on cinema cameras and visual effects. AC subscribers may receive one of four December 2025 cover variants. Only our Frankenstein cover will be available on newsstands. President's Desk — Balancing Art and Life Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS reflects on the challenge of balancing family life with a career behind the camera. Frankenstein — A New Gothic Vision Cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF; director Guillermo del Toro; and production designer Tamara Deverell discuss their creative strategies for Frankenstein, and creature...more