IndieWire's 2026 Craft Roundtables: Cinematography Panel Highlights
By
Christian Zilko
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Summary
IndieWire's 2026 Craft Roundtables kicked off with a cinematography panel featuring cinematographers from a diverse range of TV shows, including new series, long-running hits, and spin-offs. The panel covered comedy, drama, fiction, and non-fiction, showcasing a wide variety of visual styles. All participants shared a deep commitment to getting every detail right in their craft.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledTV is a visual medium, and cinematographers serve as audience's eyes throughout the entire viewing experience.
The roundtable assembled cinematographers from a wide range of shows, including new series, long-running hits, and spin-offs set in existing worlds.
The shows on the panel included comedy and drama, fact and fiction, and a wide range of visual styles.
But they all shared a deep commitment to getting every detail right.
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