ONE of Guyana’s most outstanding cinematographers, Yaphet Jackman, has shared that through his media, film and consultancy company, Bent Street Films (BSF), he will help future film-makers of Guyanese and Caribbean heritage to enhance their skills.

Bent Street Films is close partners with Timehri Film Festival in Guyana and aims to showcase the work of Guyanese and Caribbean film-makers in the region and diaspora, the Guyana Animation Network (GAN) and others.

In a recent interview with the Buzz, the esteemed cinematographer explained that presently they are seeking projects that are geared at working towards developing Guyana’s film industry.

To work with him, Jackman explained that all a person would need is a project that they have belief in.

“If they believe that this project helps, or is important, then we decide if we’re the right fit for this project or not,” he said.

He noted that unlike those production houses in previous times that took any type of project, they actually work along with their clients to ensure the best outcome of the projects.

Jackman noted that when a client wants to work with them, they first have to present their work, which is then reviewed.

He added that as long as they believe that they can work with that client, they work hard to ensure every detail fits their client’s needs.

As a cinematographer, he explained that persons need to have that passion to create good images. In doing so, he related that you will be challenging yourself to understand and find art in the most mundane things.

“Train your eye to always find an interesting perspective on what it is that you are visualising,” he advised.

He remarked that as a business, BSF is repositioning itself to be more involved in film production in Guyana. (Faith Greene)