Beyond the Black Rainbow / Norm Li, CSC, and Panos Cosmatos

Episode #44

Beyond the Black Rainbow / Norm Li, CSC, and Panos Cosmatos


SPONSORED BY: ASC Master Class

American Cinematographer contributor Iain Marcks speaks with cinematographer Norm Li, CSC and director Panos Cosmatos about their collaboration on the indie sci-fi thriller Beyond the Black Rainbow.


Topics include why they shot 2-perf 35mm film instead of digital or other formats.



You’ll find complete coverage on Cosmatos' stylish 2018 followup feature, Mandy, here.

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