Biography: Dante Spinotti, ASC, AIC
A brief background on the cinematographer.

Live Chat Transcript
Missed the chat? We’ve got the full transcript of our insightful session with one of Italy’s best exports.

The Guild Conversation
Journalist Bob Fisher retraces the cinematographer’s career from Italy to Africa to the U.S. and talks with him about the work, the life and the future.

Audio Excerpts from Interview
In these six audio clips, Spinotti discusses film as means of cultural exchange, working with beautiful actresses and digital cinematography.

Articles

Rendering the Story of Pinocchio on Film
In Camera Magazine caught up with the cinematographer to discuss the grand production of a classic story featuring multi-hyphenate Roberto Benigni.

Having an Old Friend for Dinner
Spinotti regaled the ICG Magazine with his experiences shooting the remake of his own film, the first in the Hannibal Lecter series.

Making it Wonder-ful in Pittsburgh
This 2000 piece from the ICG Magazine recounts Spinotti’s second collaboration with director Curtis Hanson.

An Inside View of The Insider
In this 1999 story, the cinematographer talks about the film that netted him his second Oscar nomination.