James Friend

Biography

James Friend is a British cinematographer best known for his work on Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography.

In 2024, Friend received an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society.

Friend grew up in Maidstone, Kent, where he attended Sutton Valence School. He was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society for his film work in 2020.

Friend's television credits include Patrick Melrose and Your Honor, in which he collaborated with Berger. Additionally, Friend worked on the 2024 Disney+ series The Acolyte, an instalment in the Star Wars franchise.

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Known For

All Quiet on the Western Front
Ballad of a Small Player
The Great Beyond
Truth or Dare
7lives
Breakdown
Macbeth's Disciple
Dead Cert
Carmen's Kiss
Piggy

Top Movie Credits

All Quiet on the Western Front Director of Photography
Ballad of a Small Player Director of Photography
The Great Beyond Director of Photography
Truth or Dare Director of Photography
7lives Director of Photography
Breakdown Camera Operator
Macbeth's Disciple Camera Operator
Dead Cert Director of Photography
Carmen's Kiss Director of Photography
Piggy Director of Photography