Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Cinematographer Rachel Clark BSC reflects on the path that brought her from trainee to focus puller to director of photography. In this candid conversation, she shares memories from early projects like This Is England, American Honey, and Rocks – as well as insights on mentorship, crew collaboration, and building confidence behind the camera.
With a career shaped by persistence, community, and instinct, Clark speaks to the value of working your way up through the ranks and paying it forward on set.
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Find this video on the Panavision website at panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/rachel-clark-bsc-on-climbing-the-ranks-of-the-camera-department
00:00 – Intro
00:10 – Getting started as a trainee, loader, and 2nd AC
00:40 – Focus pulling on *American Honey*
01:55 – Operating and shooting Second Unit
02:18 – Mentorship and stepping into the DP role
03:19 – Reflections on Panavision and community
03:36 – Creating inclusive camera teams
#RachelClark #Panavision #Cinematography #CameraDepartment #FocusPuller #DirectorOfPhotography #WomenInFilm #MentorshipInFilm #VisualStorytelling #BehindTheCamera
Cinematographer Rachel Clark BSC reflects on the path that brought her from trainee to focus puller to director of photography. In this candid conversation, she shares memories from early projects like This Is England, American Honey, and Rocks – as well as insights on mentorship, crew collaboration, and building confidence behind the camera.
With a career shaped by persistence, community, and instinct, Clark speaks to the value of working your way up through the ranks and paying it forward on set.
Subscribe for more stories from cinematographers and camera professionals.
Find this video on the Panavision website at panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/rachel-clark-bsc-on-climbing-the-ranks-of-the-camera-department
00:00 – Intro
00:10 – Getting started as a trainee, loader, and 2nd AC
00:40 – Focus pulling on *American Honey*
01:55 – Operating and shooting Second Unit
02:18 – Mentorship and stepping into the DP role
03:19 – Reflections on Panavision and community
03:36 – Creating inclusive camera teams
#RachelClark #Panavision #Cinematography #CameraDepartment #FocusPuller #DirectorOfPhotography #WomenInFilm #MentorshipInFilm #VisualStorytelling #BehindTheCamera
