Plaza Community Cinema announce Q&A and book signing with Oscar award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins

An event celebrating the launch of the latest book On Cinematography from award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins will take place at the Plaza Community Cinema, Liverpool on Tuesday 4 August.

The event will feature a Q&A, book signing and special screening of The Shawshank Redemption.

On Cinematography offers readers an intimate and insightful journey through Deakins’ extraordinary career and creative philosophy. From his early years growing up in Torquay, England, to his groundbreaking work in documentary filmmaking and music videos, the book traces the evolution of one of cinema’s most influential visual storytellers. It also explores his defining collaborations with acclaimed filmmakers including Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Sam Mendes and Denis Villeneuve.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, Deakins has received 16 Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars for his acclaimed work on Blade Runner 2049 and 1917. His masterful cinematography has shaped some of modern cinema’s most visually iconic films.

The event will provide film lovers and aspiring creatives with a rare opportunity to hear directly from Deakins about his career, artistic process and enduring passion for visual storytelling. Guests will also enjoy a screening of The Shawshank Redemption, one of the many celebrated films photographed by Deakins and widely considered among the greatest films ever made.

Joining Roger on stage will be his wife and longtime creative collaborator James Deakins, who has played a vital role throughout his iconic career. Together, the pair will take part in an audience Q&A, sharing stories from behind the scenes of some of cinema’s most celebrated productions while answering questions from fans and filmmakers in attendance.

Tickets are available via the website https://plazacinema.org.uk/