This Showdown celebrates cinematographers, those heroes of lens and light, whose command of incredible imagery can sear a frame into our minds forever. List your top ten most beautifully shot films. Beauty being in the eye of the beholder, your preference may be for uncut steadicam shots, stop-motion living room chases, sumptuous 70mm nature films or an audacious iPhone feature. We’re looking for personal, not popular. Set your shutter speed, rack that focus and get your top ten inside the frame.
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Mathias Mørch 10 films

Andreas K 10 films

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Andy 10 films

Andrew Pope 10 films

Alma 100 films

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Madeleine 10 films

Jared Guss 10 films

Greg Brown 13 films

Caleb Simmons 10 films

Aaron C 12 films

Harper Harris 10 films

Ryan Barott 10 films

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Jake J 27 films

Vinny Thornburg 10 films

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David Carroll 10 films

Justus Burmann 10 films

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Kyle 10 films

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Aaron D🔪 11 films

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Martin 10 films

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Samuel 10 films

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