James Friend
Camera · Director of Photography · Camera Operator · Producer
Active 2006–present
James Friend is a British cinematographer best known for his work on Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography.
Filmography
Supergirl (2026) — Additional Director of PhotographyBallad of a Small Player (2025) — Director of PhotographyThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027) — Director of PhotographyAll Quiet on the Western Front (2022) — Director of PhotographyHeart of Stone (2023) — Additional Director of PhotographyLuther: The Fallen Sun (2023) — Additional Director of PhotographyPatrick Melrose (2018) — Director of PhotographyVictoria (2016) — Director of PhotographyThe War of the Worlds (2019) — Director of PhotographyThe Acolyte (2024) — Director of PhotographyTruth or Dare (2012) — Director of PhotographyStreet Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2014) — Director of PhotographyRillington Place (2016) — Director of PhotographyMotherFatherSon (2019) — Director of PhotographyPapadopoulos & Sons (2012) — Director of PhotographyLittle Favour (2013) — Director of PhotographyThe Guvnors (2014) — Director of PhotographyPiggy (2012) — Director of PhotographyWishbaby (2007) — Camera OperatorGhosted (2011) — Producer · Director of PhotographyRobbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium (2013) — Director of PhotographyMacbeth's Disciple (2008) — Camera OperatorThe Hike (2011) — Director of PhotographyBreakdown (2016) — Director of Photography · Camera Operator