Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Cinematographer Anka Malatynska realized early on that images captured through a lens could provide a passport to the wider world. She built her craft in documentaries before breaking into narrative work, where her credits include the Steve Buscemi-directed feature The Listener and television series such as I Know What You Did Last Summer and Rescue: HI-Surf. Along the way, she garnered further attention when, in 2020, she was named one of Variety’s “10 Cinematographers to Watch.”

In this video, Malatynska traces her journey to the profession, reflects on cinematography's evolving visual language, and shares advice for filmmakers looking to build their own path in the craft.

Find this video on the Panavision website at: panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/cinematographer-anka-malatynska-s-advice-to-aspiring-filmmakers

Chapters:
0:00 Anka's Dream
0:28 Introduction to Photography
1:08 Her First Big Break
1:28 The Future of Cinematography
2:10 Believe in Your Voice

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