Dan Starborg

Looking forward to working with this crew again. The Dop would like me to point out that this is just the ungraded rushes and not the final film 😜 See you on the next one xx From @plasticsurgery_film with Dir: @guytrev Dop: @helenagonzalezdop Editor: @flauraatkinson // Composer @mikebarkerdotme // Production Designers @setsisters // Costume Designer @wardrobequeenuk // 1st AD @kathryn1oreilly // Sound Recordists @richiebrooks @tomnottsound // Gaffer @mark.lane_ // Best boys @jakubpaczos @petemusg // Sparks @tsvetina.rsk @joemorganhunt @_dakonaks_ @mitifaitdelacamera // Steadicam op @warriorscamera // 1st AC @johnsonsamuel // 2nd AC @zezegule // cam trainee @sophie.tstop DIT @colore_dit // Key grip: Nick Kemp // Colourist: @fszulc_colour 🙏🏼🫶🏼

A shoot that gave me PTSD due to high gusty winds but worked in the end. Thanks to @vickervision and the Outlander crew

Trip up Cadair Idris where myth has it if you stay overnight you are driven mad by the howling of the hound of Cadair. Apparently the hound realised that anyone wild camping in December is probably mad already and left me alone to a peaceful night. Stunning mountain

@helenagonzalezdop taking over this week! “Plastic Surgery” was such a joy to work on. We shot it last summer, and it’s had an incredible festival run: @norwichfilmfestival @leedsfilmfest @boltonfilmfest @ciff_nv @womenxfest 🎬✨ — plus a few awards at @hollyshorts and @cineeco , and a finalist spot at @londonbreezefilmfestival . Huge thanks to @guytrev (writer & director) for trusting me with this project; your talent, positivity and energy on set made all the difference. Because the film involved extensive prosthetics (@specialfxbex ) and a tight 4-day schedule, we had to be extremely prepared. We built a very precise storyboard and lighting plan, thanks @shl.london for the lighting package. Despite shooting at high speed (I think one day we did 45 setups!), it was one of the shoots where I felt the crew was most in sync. It was important to be able to light the space in a way that gave Anna Popplewell the freedom to perform long, developing shots, and allowed the camera to move and look anywhere. Working with her was an incredible experience. It was also my first time using the Alexa 35 (thank you @sunbeltrentalsukifilmtv ) and it was absolutely key: it let me light the room with both control and subtlety. Endless gratitude to @sophiestacey (thank you for your continued belief in me) and @carolinesmosaic for assembling such a fantastic production team. Truly one of the most rewarding and fun sets I’ve ever been on. Thanks @britishcinematographer for featuring Plastic Surgery in Issue #125 and the recent lighting focus, an incredible honour! Editor: @flauraatkinson // Composer @mikebarkerdotme // Production Designers @setsisters // Costume Designer @wardrobequeenuk // 1st AD @kathryn1oreilly // Sound Recordists @richiebrooks @tomnottsound // Gaffer @mark.lane_ // Best boys @jakubpaczos @petemusg // Sparks @tsvetina.rsk @joemorganhunt @_dakonaks_ @mitifaitdelacamera // Steadicam op @warriorscamera // 1st AC @johnsonsamuel // 2nd AC @zezegule // cam trainee @sophie.tstop DIT @colore_dit // Key grip: Nick Kemp // Colourist: @fszulc_colour 🙏🏼🫶🏼

A year ago, we had the incredible honor of presenting our film ‘The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee’ at FrightFest, held at the iconic Odeon Leicester Square cinema. The screening was an unforgettable experience—the atmosphere in the theatre was electric, with the audience responding with bursts of laughter, spontaneous applause, and genuine enthusiasm throughout the film. The film mixes traditional documentary with a dash of fantasy. It is narrated by Christopher Lee himself, in the form of an elaborate marionette, splendidly voiced by Peter Serafinowicz (@peterserafinowicz ) and combines fresh, exclusive interviews with legendary filmmakers such Peter Jackson, John Landis (@johnlandisofficial ) and Joe Dante. This unique project was brilliantly directed by @jon_spira and brought to life through the dedicated production work of @hank.starrs and the ‘Christopher Lee’ team. Group Photo: The talented ‘Christopher Lee’ team: (L to R) Composer Jamie Hyatt (@jamie.hyatt ) Interviewee/Consultant Jonathan Rigby, Exec. Producer Amer Hilal (@amerhil ), Camera Operator Dan Starborg (@warriorscamera ), Director of Photography Simon Vickery (@vickervision ), Consultant Jo Botting, Producer Hank Starrs (@hank.starrs ), Stills Photographer Daisy Starrs (@daisystarrs ), Director Jon Spira (@jon_spira ), Animator Reid Jameson Potts, Associate Producer Chlöe Eia Hancock (@chloeeia ), Editor Alex Barrett (@albaztks ), Illustrator Siobhan Callus. Producers included Adam F. Goldberg, Reinhard Besser, Francesco Capusella, Walter Mair, Carsten Vollmers, Pat Wintersgill, Jonathan Ford, Jonathan Rigby, Candace Cason, Piers Holdsworth Hunt and Jack Oliver. Hank Starrs and I subsequently worked on @mcsteviehyperd (‘Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Story’) and currently on ‘A Modern Art Masterpiece,’ a documentary on the making of Stanley Kubrick’s ’Full Metal Jacket.’ I look forward to supporting Director Jon Spira on future projects; a genuine film enthusiast with outstanding creative flair. #odeonleicestersquare #frightfest #christopherlee

A lovely quick trip upto Snowdonia, a bit of wild camping, lake swimming and hiking 😊#glyders #glyderfach #glyderfawr #glyderau #yrgarn #snowdonia

Quick trip up Pen Y Fan weather was definitely kinder this time.

Quick trip back up to Snowdonia. The weather was challenging 😎

Lovely night filming in London #steadicam #steadicamoperator #steadicamlife

This caught my eye today #dew #photography #iphone12

Beautiful Iceland #iceland #icelandtrip #roadtrip #icelandphotography #reykjavik #sony

⁠Behind the scenes, reposted from earlier. (This time with permission 😊) #steadicam #steadicamoperator #cameraoperator #behindthescenes #steadicamlife Co-Directors: Adam Othman & @giuntaelettra ⁠ Director of Photography: @willhazell ⁠ ⁠ Dancers:⁠ @alek_walent ⁠ ioanna.georgopoyloy⁠ @louisa.fernando ⁠ @Sh2nley ⁠ @jacquelyntepper ⁠ Choreography by @giuntaelettra in collaboration with dancers ⁠ Executive Producer:⁠ @giuntaelettra ⁠ Producers:⁠ @willhazell ⁠ Adam Othman⁠ @felix_vaunois ⁠ Archie Sinclair ⁠ @giulsandtonic ⁠ Production Company: @froggy.creativestudio and @grey__moth 1AD: @nicolengai_ ⁠ 2AD: @me_moh_de ⁠ Movement Assistant: @angelicawska ⁠ ⁠ Steadicam: @warriorscamera ⁠ Camera Operator: @denkdenkdenkdenk ⁠ 1ACs:⁠ @robertshaw_oneword ⁠ @taniazkita ⁠ @arie.camera ⁠ Trainee: @filminglikeniamh ⁠ Sound Recordist: @cartycreative ⁠ Gaffer: Archie Sinclair⁠ Sparks:⁠ @briantohtoh ⁠ @judah.meade ⁠ @jamie_patience ⁠ @theodorbrinch ⁠ @stxceydxncer ⁠ ⁠ Fashion Designer: @lynnlyaung ⁠ HMUAs:⁠ @mubygilles ⁠ @torngwang ⁠ @vivianemelomua ⁠ ⁠ Art Dept: @inga__tilda ⁠ ⁠ BTS: ⁠ @whyjamal ⁠ @kateklvrnv ⁠ ⁠ Runners:⁠ @athina_t_ ⁠ @kateklvrnv ⁠ ⁠ ⁠