Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Cinematographer Nikita Kuzmenko (known for his striking music video work with director Tanu Muino) steps into the Pana Speed Round to reflect on the beauty of a balanced life, his cinematography heroes, and the 40mm Super Speed lens that quietly left a mark on him.

This short is part of Panavision’s Pana Speed Round, a rapid-fire Q&A series where top DPs open up about creativity, gear, and the mindset that shapes their visual language.

👉 Explore more from the series for insights, tools, and tributes from today’s most visionary cinematographers.
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