Dante Spinotti
Dante Spinotti, A.S.C., A.I.C. (born 22 August 1943) is an Italian cinematographer and a member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is known for his collaborations with directors Michael Mann, Michael Apted, Deon Taylor, and Brett Ratner, and is frequently credited with helping to pioneer the use of high-definition digital video in cinematography. He is a BAFTA Award recipient and two-time Academy Award nominee (for L.A. Confidential and The Insider).
Deception (2008)
As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. ... (more)
As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. ... (more)
Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond (2016)
A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with the brightest shadowmaker and his friends. (more)
A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with the brightest shadowmaker and his friends. (more)
Borsalino City (2016)
The history of the birth of an icon, the Borsalino hat. From the factory where it was conceived in a small Italian town, to the glamorous world of Hollywood. (more)
The history of the birth of an icon, the Borsalino hat. From the factory where it was conceived in a small Italian town, to the glamorous world of Hollywood. (more)
The 'Manhunter' Look: A Conversation with Dante Spinotti (2001)
An interview with Manhunter cinematographer Dante Spinotti. (more)
An interview with Manhunter cinematographer Dante Spinotti. (more)
Michael Mann: Making 'Public Enemies' (2009)
Look behind the scenes at the making of Public Enemies (2009) (more)
Look behind the scenes at the making of Public Enemies (2009) (more)
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' (2008)
Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential' (2008)
Making The Last of the Mohicans (2010)
Interviews with the cast and crew of the 1992 Michael Mann film. (more)
Interviews with the cast and crew of the 1992 Michael Mann film. (more)
Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation (2005)
This short documentary tells about shooting the scene from 'Heat (1995)' where Robert De Niro and Al Pacino meet over a cup of coffee. (more)
This short documentary tells about shooting the scene from 'Heat (1995)' where Robert De Niro and Al Pacino meet over a cup of coffee. (more)
The Making of 'Heat' (2005)
Behind the scenes documentary on the classic Michael Mann heist film. (more)
Behind the scenes documentary on the classic Michael Mann heist film. (more)
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998)
Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does marketing and the hype surrounding the stars play? (more)
Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does marketing and the hype surrounding the stars play? (more)