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In memoriam: John Bailey, ASC (1942-2023)


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I hadn't noticed of it yet such a loss... Just some minutes ago when I had the chance to search about him and received the shock of the sad news... : (

https://variety.com/2023/film/obituaries-people-news/john-bailey-dead-academy-president-cinematographer-1235787930/

https://theasc.com/news/in-memoriam-john-bailey-asc-1942-2023

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007037/

Got the unique chance to meet him along a workshop made at the Lisbon Film School about a quarter of century ago when his presence and his lovely wife and E.T.'s editor Carol Littleton brought a singular experience with this passionate couple of the world of movies and filmmaking.

For a few days, we had the chance to hear them to talk about their work in two respective distinct workshops as Lisbon Film School's visiting guest lecturers throughout their personal experiences of their own, the way they met in the old continent they simply loved and their first meeting IIRC in Vienna, Austria.

Ordinary People (1980), directed by Robert Redford in his feature directorial debut, The Big Chill (1983), Silverado (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), made with his partner in crime Lawrence Kasdan, Groundhog Day (1993) or Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), produced by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas, directed by Paul Schrader with whom he also helped to make American Gigolo (1980)...

https://theasc.com/videos/lighting-tech-tips-household-lightbulb-russell-carpenter-asc-1/john-bailey-asc-the-stylization-of-mishima

Among a few of the case studies in those memorable days I really miss his input in that week from the bottom of the heart.

Long farewell dear John, it was great to have had the happiness to know a bit more of your presence among us.

Never forget the humble character typical of yours expressed in the way you addressed to each one of us, your workshop attendees whether classmates or the other film school instructors, you added no distinct treatment as used in those customary elitist circles more often than it should. Your vivid enthusiasm in that close personal and direct communication face to face stands in our memories, as well your helpful advices to bless our careers, always plenty of generosity, love and endless good faith, a big thanks! < 3

- EAG

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Meeting great and kind people in the field, also less known ones as well of course, has been a blessing to the heart, mind and soul. I am also grateful to the many of them who still share knowledge and generousity with their time and kind hearts. I once had the chance to chat 2min with Michael Chapman at a film festival. I asked him the right question too. A moment and his answer I will never forget. Thank you for sharing your feelings and insights! @Emanuel

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