Fred Elmes: A Biography
A brief background on the cinematographer.

Live Chat Transcript
Click here for a full recap of our thoughtful session with Mr. Elmes.

The Guild Conversation
Journalist Bob Fisher talks with the cinematographer about his career path, his philosophy and collaborating with an all-star list of filmmakers.

Audio Excerpts from the Elmes Interview
The cinematographer discusses his diverse resume, including projects like Moonwalker, Night on Earth, Coffee and Cigarettes and Kinsey, in these seven audio clips.

Articles

The Ice Storm: What’s Cooler than Being Cold?
In 1997, Elmes talked with the ICG Magazine about his experience shooting The Ice Storm with Ang Lee.

Halfway Across the Rainbow
The cinematographer reflected on a career in mid-stream celebrated by the Hawaii Independent Film Fest in 1996.

Dissecting the Anatomy of a Commercial
Elmes considers the biology of creating an advertisement in this 1995 piece for the ICG Magazine.