Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Cinematographer Jomo Fray (Nickel Boys, Selah and the Spades) enters the Pana Speed Round with reflections on grief, inspiration, and the belief that taste precedes technique. From carrying a memento of his father to embodying a lens with a beautiful flaw, Jomo shares what drives his work—and his worldview.

This short is part of Panavision’s Pana Speed Round, a rapid-fire Q&A series spotlighting the philosophies and filmmaking rituals of today’s most compelling cinematographers.

👉 Tap into more personal stories and visual wisdom in the full series.
👇 What inspires your images beyond the frame?

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