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James Friend

James Friend

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Biography

James Friend is a British cinematographer best known for his work on Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography.

In 2024, Friend received an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society.

Friend grew up in Maidstone, Kent, where he attended Sutton Valence School. He was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society for his film work in 2020.

Friend's television credits include Patrick Melrose and Your Honor, in which he collaborated with Berger. Additionally, Friend worked on the 2024 Disney+ series The Acolyte, an instalment in the Star Wars franchise.

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Acting History

Future
Angels in the Asylum
Associate Producer
Angels in the Asylum
Director of Photography
2026
The Great Beyond
Director of Photography
2025
Ballad of a Small Player
Director of Photography
2024
The Acolyte
TVDirector of Photography
2023
The Oscars
TVas Self1 eps
2019
MotherFatherSon
TVDirector of Photography
The War of the Worlds
TVDirector of Photography
2018
Patrick Melrose
TVDirector of Photography
2017
Lady M
Director of Photography
2016
Breakdown
Director of Photography
Breakdown
Camera Operator
Victoria
TVDirector of Photography
Rillington Place
TVDirector of Photography
2014
Lords of London
Director of Photography
The Guvnors
Director of Photography
Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist
TVDirector of Photography12 eps
2013
Little Favour
Director of Photography
2012
Papadopoulos & Sons
Director of Photography
Truth or Dare
Director of Photography
Piggy
Director of Photography
2011
Turnout
Director of Photography
A Vampire's Tale
Director of Photography
The Hike
Director of Photography
7lives
Director of Photography
Ghosted
Producer
Ghosted
Director of Photography
2010
Carmen's Kiss
Director of Photography
Stalker
Director of Photography
Stalker
Camera Operator
Baseline
Second Unit Director of Photography
Dead Cert
Director of Photography
2008
Macbeth's Disciple
Camera Operator
2007
Wishbaby
Camera Operator
2006
The Man Who Sold The World
Director of Photography

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Personal Info

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Gender
Male
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