Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Stuart Biddlecombe is a director of photography for The Handmaid’s Tale. Biddlecombe graduated from the National Film and Television School in 2003. He has also worked on Doctor Who, Call To Midwife, and Cold Feet.

Watch the latest season of “The Handmaid’s Tale” on Hulu.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:53 - Adapting to an environment on set
00:07:26 - Stuart’s creative process
00:12:28 - Collaboration within the filming process
00:17:06 - The continuity of filming television shows
00:19:24 - Artistry vs. Craftsmanship
00:21:22 - Inspiration through different types of art
00:23:47 - Observing the world through the lens of cinematography
00:25:23 - How he sees his role as a DP
00:28:18 - Spontaneity while filming
00:33:40 - Stuart’s journey as a cinematographer
00:50:00 - Stuart’s best piece of work / working in TV
01:02:51 - Wrap up

Stuart’s Instagram: instagram.com/stuartdop
Stuart’s Website: stuartbiddlecombe.co.uk
Artist Decoded Patreon: patreon.com/artistdecoded

Originally Posted 7.8.2021