Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
The path that led Simona Susnea to her career as a cinematographer began with an interest in journalism, which in turn introduced her to still photography. She attended film school in her native Romania before relocating to the U.K., where she earned her master’s in cinematography from the esteemed National Film & Television School.
In the years since, her credits have ranged from commercials, shorts, music videos and documentaries to feature films such as the Leo Leigh-directed Sweet Sue and episodic work including Season 2 and 3 of Netflix’s "Heartstopper." In this video, she reflects on her career path and lessons learned along the way, shares insights into her lens choices for specific projects, and offers words of encouragement for aspiring filmmakers.
Find this on the Panavision website at panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/interview-with-heartstopper-and-sweet-sue-cinematographer-simona-susnea
The path that led Simona Susnea to her career as a cinematographer began with an interest in journalism, which in turn introduced her to still photography. She attended film school in her native Romania before relocating to the U.K., where she earned her master’s in cinematography from the esteemed National Film & Television School.
In the years since, her credits have ranged from commercials, shorts, music videos and documentaries to feature films such as the Leo Leigh-directed Sweet Sue and episodic work including Season 2 and 3 of Netflix’s "Heartstopper." In this video, she reflects on her career path and lessons learned along the way, shares insights into her lens choices for specific projects, and offers words of encouragement for aspiring filmmakers.
Find this on the Panavision website at panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/interview-with-heartstopper-and-sweet-sue-cinematographer-simona-susnea
