Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Now streaming on Netflix, the limited series Black Doves follows professional spies and old friends Helen (Keira Knightley) and Sam (Ben Whishaw) as they investigate the assassination of Helen’s secret lover, uncovering a vast conspiracy as they proceed. The six-episode series was created and written by Joe Barton; lead cinematographer Mark Patten, BSC partnered with director Alex Gabassi on the first three episodes, and Giulio Biccari served as cinematographer for the remaining three episodes, teaming with director Lisa Gunning. After production wrapped, Patten and his longtime gaffer Brandon Evans sat with Panavision and Panalux to discuss the particulars of their work on Black Doves — including the decision to use Panaspeed lenses and energy-efficient LED lighting — and reflect on how their collaboration has evolved over the years.
Find this on the Panavision website at panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/the-making-of-netflix-s-black-doves
Now streaming on Netflix, the limited series Black Doves follows professional spies and old friends Helen (Keira Knightley) and Sam (Ben Whishaw) as they investigate the assassination of Helen’s secret lover, uncovering a vast conspiracy as they proceed. The six-episode series was created and written by Joe Barton; lead cinematographer Mark Patten, BSC partnered with director Alex Gabassi on the first three episodes, and Giulio Biccari served as cinematographer for the remaining three episodes, teaming with director Lisa Gunning. After production wrapped, Patten and his longtime gaffer Brandon Evans sat with Panavision and Panalux to discuss the particulars of their work on Black Doves — including the decision to use Panaspeed lenses and energy-efficient LED lighting — and reflect on how their collaboration has evolved over the years.
Find this on the Panavision website at panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/the-making-of-netflix-s-black-doves
