2025
ScreenDaily – “Dreamers” review
“Tender, empathetic storytelling... elevated by handsome cinematography and heartfelt performances.”
IndieWire – "Berlin 2025: 56 Cinematographers on How They Shot Their Features"
The cinematography, led by Anna Patarakina, takes full advantage of its intimate subject matter. The camera work is largely restrained but masterful in its use of close-ups. These tight shots draw the audience into the personal space of the characters, capturing their silent moments of pain, uncertainty, and fleeting joy.
2024
Podcast — Cinematographers on the Loose, Ep. 43
A wide-ranging conversation about cinematography, directing, and projects (Insomnia, The Lesson, The One, The Midwich Cuckoos).
2023
British Cinematographer: “Anna Patarakina FSF / Insomnia”
Technical & artistic deep dive into creating the look of Insomnia.
British Cinematographer: “Behind the Scenes: The Lesson”
Interview about collaborating with director Alice Troughton and shaping the visual tone of The Lesson.
Review — Boat Story (The Guardian)
Daisy Haggard’s hilariously dark drama is worthy of Tarantino or the Coen brothers
2022
BSCine – Cinematographers on Call (Panel)
Panel discussion hosted by the British Society of Cinematographers.
Lumix "What does filmmaking mean to you? (Video)
British Cinematographer "In conversation with film industry football team Babe City FC"
A personal feature exploring life beyond set, in conversation with the film industry football team.