Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA to Receive Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival's 2025 Cinematography Icon Award
The cinematographer will also share his filmmaking insights in a number of the festival's Cinematography Focus events.
This year, the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival will honor ASC member Phedon Papamichael with its fourth annual Cinematography Icon Award, in recognition of his career achievements and impact on the greater filmmaking community.
Papamichael will be presented with the award during Evolution Mallorca's opening-night gala on Tuesday, October 21. He will also participate in a number of the festival's Cinematography Focus events on Wednesday, October 22: Icon Talk, during which he will share "an in-depth conversation exploring his early career, creative challenges and collaborations with renowned directors"; a Sony-sponsored panel discussion entitled "Creating Emotion Through Cinematography," which he will share with Oona Menges, BSC and Pablo Diez, AEC; and a Spotlight Screening of his most recent feature, the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
Evolution Mallorca's Cinematography Focus platform seeks "to advance the craft of cinematography through education, networking and recognition of artistic excellence," according to the festival's website. In addition to those attended by Papamichael, the program will host multiple screenings, gear showcases, masterclasses and topical discussions. Read the full schedule below:
"Tuesday, October 21, 2025
18:00 – Opening Gala & COCKTAIL at Palau de Congressos:
Presentation of the Cinematography Icon Award to Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10:00–14:00 – Cinematography Focus Gear Lounge at Sala Rivoli showcasing the latest equipment from Sony, Astera, and Leitz - FREE ENTRANCE
11:30 – Icon Talk with Phedon Papamichael,ASC, GSC, GCA: An in-depth conversation exploring his early career, creative challenges, and collaborations with renowned directors
13:00 - 14:30 – Sony panel “Creating Emotion Through Cinematography”
Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA
Oona Menges, BSC
Pablo Diez, AEC.
moderated by Zoe Mutter (Editor-in-Chief of British Cinematographer)
17:30 h- Spotlight Screening A Complete Unknown
Q&A with Phedon Papamichael
Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:00–14:00 – Cinematography Focus Gear Lounge at Sala Rivoli (continuation) - FREE ENTRANCE
10:00 – Masterclass: “Anatomy of a Scene” with cinematographer Jamie Ramsay, presented by Astera, analyzing lighting techniques
12:00 – Panel: “Forging Your Path: Lessons from Top Cinematography Agents”
Bill Dispoto, DDA Talent, USA
Steve Jacob, WPA, USA
Rachael Taylor, London Independent Talent Group, UK
Agnès Lupión, AURA Collective, Spain
Blanca Aysa, Plan B, Spain
moderated by Rainer Lipski
16:00-22:00 - Screenings
Friday, October 24, 2025
10:00–14:00 – Cinematography Focus Gear Lounge at Sala Rivoli (continuation) - FREE ENTRANCE
10:00-11:30 – Camera&Light Magazine Panel
"Cartographies of the Gaze: Including, Representing, Transforming"
moderated by Carmen V. Albert, Editor-in-Chief of Camera&Light
16:00-22:00 - Screenings
23:30 – Closing Cinematography Party at Lío, Palma de Mallorca"
For more information on events, and to order tickets for single events and/or Cinematography Focus Passes, visit Evolution Mallorca's Cinematography Focus page.
