
James Friend
Biography
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.
In 2024, Friend received an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society.
Friend grew up in Maidstone, Kent, where he attended Sutton Valence School. He was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society for his film work in 2020.
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Friend's television credits include Patrick Melrose and Your Honor, in which he collaborated with Berger. Additionally, Friend worked on the 2024 Disney+ series The Acolyte, an instalment in the Star Wars franchise.
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Known For
Acting
Crew

Ballad of a Small Player
Director of Photography
2025

The Acolyte
Director of Photography
2024

All Quiet on the Western Front
Director of Photography
2022

The War of the Worlds
Director of Photography
2019

MotherFatherSon
Director of Photography
2019

Patrick Melrose
Director of Photography
2018

Rillington Place
Director of Photography
2016

Victoria
Director of Photography
2016

Breakdown
Director of Photography, Camera Operator
2016

The Guvnors
Director of Photography
2014

Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist
Director of Photography
2014

Lords of London
Director of Photography
2014


