Roger Deakins: podcast appearances and interviews

Sir Roger Alexander Deakins, born on 24 May 1949, is an English cinematographer recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. He has received numerous awards for his work, including two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and five BAFTA Awards in the same category. Deakins has collaborated with renowned directors such as the Coen brothers, Sam Mendes, Michael Radford, and Denis Villeneuve, contributing to a diverse filmography that includes notable titles like The Shawshank Redemption, Fargo, O Brother Where Art Thou, A Beautiful Mind, No Country for Old Men, True Grit, Skyfall, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, and 1917. His work on the latter two films earned him Academy Awards. An alumnus of the National Film and Television School, Deakins is also an Honorary Fellow of the institution for his outstanding contributions to British film. He is a member of both the British Society of Cinematographers and the American Society of Cinematographers, the latter of which awarded him a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Deakins was awarded a CBE in 2013 and was knighted as a Knight Bachelor in 2021 for his services to film.