James Laxton
James Laxton (* in San Francisco ) is an American cameraman who was nominated for an Oscar in 2017 for his work in the film Moonlight .
Life
James Laxton was born in San Francisco , where he also grew up. He is the son of Oscar-nominated costume designer Aggie Guerard Rodgers . He also has a personal friendship with the director Barry Jenkins , with whom he attended film school at Florida State University and for whose films he has already acted twice as cameraman . Films co-directed by Laxton and Jenkins include Medicine for Melancholy and Moonlight . As a cameraman, Laxton works primarily for independent productions .
In IndieWire's 2016 Critics Poll, Laxton took first place among cameramen. For his work on the film Moonlight , Laxton received several prestigious film awards and received a number of other nominations, including at the 2017 Academy Awards for Best Cinematography . In late June 2017, Laxton became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences .
Laxton is married to the film producer Adele Romanski , whose film Moonlight won an Oscar for Best Picture in the same year . Laxton now lives in Los Angeles with his wife .
Filmography (selection)
- 2014: Tusk
- 2016: Yoga Hosers
- 2016: Moonlight
- 2017: Anything
- 2018: If Beale Street Could Talk
Awards (selection)
American Society of Cinematographers Award
- 2017: Nomination in the category Best Cinematography in a feature film ( Moonlight )
Black Film Critics Circle Award
- 2016: Award for the best camera (Moonlight)
Chicago Film Critics Association Award
- 2016: Nomination in the category Best Camera (Moonlight)
- 2017: Nomination for the best camera (Moonlight)
- 2016 (Dec.) : Nomination for the best camera (Moonlight)
- 2019 : Nomination for Best Cinematography ( If Beale Street Could Talk )
- 2016: Award in the category Best Camera (Moonlight)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award
- 2016: Award for the best camera (Moonlight)
National Society of Film Critics Award
- 2017: Award for the best camera (Moonlight)
New York Film Critics Circle Award
- 2016: Award for the best camera (Moonlight)
Online Film Critics Society Award
- 2017: Nomination for the best camera (Moonlight)
- 2019: Nomination for Best Cinematography (If Beale Street Could Talk)
- Nomination for the best camera (Moonlight)
Sarasota Film Festival
- 2008: Award for the best camera with the special prize of the jury (Medicine for Melancholy)
- 2016: Nomination for the best camera (Moonlight)
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award
- 2016: Nomination for the best camera (Moonlight)
Web links
- James Laxton in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- The Cinematography of Moonlight with Cinematographer James Laxton , Interview at the Toronto International Film Festival (Video, English)
- Interview with James Laxton at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (video)
- Close-up with James Laxton. Next Wave Young Creators Co-Lab by TIFF Live (Video, English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Sam Whiting: Barry Jenkins' films get financial boost In: sfgate.com, January 3, 2013.
- ↑ Emanuel Levy: Moonlight: Making of ( Memento of the original from October 18, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. In: emanuellevy.com, September 22, 2016.
- ↑ Sean Axmaker: Barry Jenkins: Long Story Short In: fandor.com, July 15, 2014.
- ↑ James Laxton: Eye Piece: 'Moonlight' DP James Laxton Illuminates Miami's Bold, Blue, Beautiful Darkness In: moviemaker.com, October 18, 2016.
- ↑ Steve Greene: 2016 IndieWire Critics Poll: Full List of Results In: indiewire.com, December 19, 2016.
- ^ Adam Chitwood: Oscars Break Record with 774 New Member Invites, Including Jordan Peele & Gal Gadot In: collider.com, June 28, 2017.
- ↑ Abby Aguirre. 'Moonlight's' Cinematographer on Filming the Most Exquisite Movie of the Year In: vogue.com, December 20, 2016.
- ↑ Filmmakers. James Laxton In: blackjacketfilm.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ↑ Patrick Hipes: ASC Awards: Cinematographers Unveil Film Nominees In: deadline.com, January 11, 2017.
- ↑ Erik Pedersen: 'Moonlight' Named Best Film By Black Film Critics Circle As Barry Jenkins Wins Twice; 4 Nods For 'Fences' In: deadline.com, December 20, 2016.
- ↑ Nick Allen: Chicago Film Critics Awards Celebrate 'Moonlight', 'Manchester by the Sea', 'The Handmaiden' In: rogerebert.com, December 17, 2016.
- ↑ Gregg Kilday: 'La La Land,' 'Arrival,' 'Moonlight' Top Critics' Choice Nominations In: The Hollywood Reporter, December 1, 2016.
- ↑ Alexander Börste: Independent Spirit Awards for Oscar winners Moonlight and Toni Erdmann In: moviepilot.de, February 27, 2017.
- ↑ Ross A. Lincoln and Greg Evans: Los Angeles Film Critics Name 'Moonlight' Best Picture Of The Year In: deadline.com, December 4, 2016.
- ↑ Liz Calvario: National Society of Film Critics Names 'Moonlight' Best Picture of 2016 In: indiewire.com, January 7, 2016.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro: New York Film Critics Circle: 'La La Land' Takes Best Film; 'Manchester' & 'Moonlight' Come Up Big In: deadline.com, December 1, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Awards In: ofcs.org. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ↑ 2018 Awards. In: ofcs.org, December 26, 2018.
- ↑ Here Are the 2017 Oscar Nominations In: time.com, January 24, 2017.
- ↑ The International Press Academy announces its nominations for the 21st Annual Satellite ™ Awards ( Memento of the original from December 3, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. In: pressacademy.com. Accessed November 29, 2016 (PDF; 697 KB)
- ↑ The 2016 WAFCA Awards In: dcfilmcritics.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Laxton, James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American cameraman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | San Francisco |