For Ryan Coogler's genre-bending vampire film, "Sinners," cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw shot 65mm on steroids in both IMAX and Ultra Panavision 70. Durald Arkapaw is now the first female ...

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw didn’t realize she was going to make history on “Sinners.” The Ryan Coogler film, now playing in theaters nationwide, marks the first time a female ...

Durald Arkapaw went through a lot of testing to see how Carter’s colors and Beachler’s set pieces would react. The key for her was to ensure nothing looked fake.

Durald Arkapaw prefers to light stages beforehand, so actors can come onto a clear set and not be distracted by equipment. “But I don’t want to do broad lighting,” she said.

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw was one of the most sought-after names at the recent Camerimage film festival, with both fans and industry colleagues flocking to hear her speak at a ...