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“I love the open road feeling of prep; those are the moments where you can run wild with dreams. There's no bad idea, there's no wrong answer, you're just in the wonder phase building it from the ground up. It’s all possible at that point. Collaborating with a director and the crew is my favorite part of the process. I find that through collaboration the ideas only get more realized. I love the opportunity to have the kernel of a plan and tumble and hone it through conversations with the team, encouraging us to enhance it with collective ideas to make it even stronger. It all really takes shape through this process for me, 10 out of 10 times. I don’t feel you can make the best work in a vacuum. Collaboration is my favorite part of the adventure — relying on your team to build and craft a plan together. When I’m able to speak to young filmmakers, I try to stress that the importance of choosing your team wisely is so critical. When you have a family of like-minded individuals that are able to really see and work towards a shared goal together, there’s a feeling of invincibility.”

Visionary #DOP Hillary Spera (@hillaryspera) takes us #behindthescenes of her career, detailing her ingenious approach to prep, lensing, & collaboration, and her partnership with #Panavision.

“I feel the project that makes you the most nervous and afraid are the ones that ultimately push you forward the farthest and allow you to grow the most," Spera continues. "Those are the right ones. I try to constantly seek and choose the hardest opportunities with the most challenges, whether it is something I haven't done yet or one that forces myself to learn to be comfortable with being outside of my comfort zone whenever possible.

I deeply love working with Panavision and the opportunities that our collaboration provides — especially when I’m questioning, 'Is this possible?' the answer's always, 'Yes, we'll find a way.'" [cont'd in comments] by @hillaryspera

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#fyc DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN for OUTSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY IN A SERIES (ONE-HOUR), episode 108 “Isle of Joy.”

Directed by the best @aaronmoorhead @justinhbenson 🤘❤️

showrunner/writer: @dariojscardapane
EP/guiding light: @sanaamanat622
editor: @stephaniefilo
costume designer: @egunshor
production designer: @mshawdesign
action/2U director: @philipsilvera
VFX producer: @falhabib
composers: @thenewtonbroth3rs

Words cannot express how proud and deeply honored I am to have been part of bringing this show to life alongside an incredible family of collaborators, cast, and crew. We worked hard, had fun, and always pushed to bring as much badass and heart possible at every moment.

Massive THANK YOU for your consideration in the cinematography category and every category Daredevil is eligible for!

#daredevilbornagain
@marvelstudios
@disneyplus
@panavisionofficial taken in New York, New York by @hillaryspera

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"The challenges of shooting in New York are kind of infinite. It’s hard. You’re dealing with real stuff.

"But it’s a good challenge. It’s authentic. You get that feeling of steam coming from the streets, a lot of neon lighting, fluorescents, uncontrolled environments – all of which give it authenticity."

Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera explains how Daredevil: Born Again uses location, lighting and anamorphic lenses to execute the gritty feel of the Marvel show.

Read more at the link in bio! by @hillaryspera

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Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera discusses the most ambitious location in Daredevil: Born Again.

Watch the full interview on Collider Behind the Scenes YouTube channel.

#DaredevilBornAgain #HillarySpera #Marvel #Cinematography @daredevil @hillaryspera taken in Los Angeles, California by @hillaryspera

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What happens when a cinematographer and production designer arrive at their first meeting carrying the same visual references? For Hillary Fyfe Spera and Michael Shaw, it sparked one of Marvel television’s most ambitious collaborations. From glass-walled offices designed around Matt Murdock’s blindness to a massive ship set built for anamorphic photography, the duo reveals how they transformed New York City into a character for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

#DaredevilBornAgain #Cinematography #ProductionDesign #Marvel taken in Los Angeles, California by @hillaryspera

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Huge thank you to @forbes and Mark Hughes for this inspiring conversation and the opportunity to talk all things Daredevil: Born Again S2. Really enjoyed this one and it’s always the best time when American Juggalo and @seanveryape @greenerdaze get their deserved recognition 🔥❤️🙏
📷 by the amazing @jojowhilden by @hillaryspera

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As the second season of #daredevilbornagain has come to an end, I recently had the chance to speak to cinematographer @hillaryspera about her work on this incredible season of television.

Check out the full #interview on @awardsradar

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#daredevil #charliecox #vincentdonofrio #krystenritter #justinbenson #aaronmoorhead #cinematography #hillaryspera by @hillaryspera

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The stunning visuals of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 5 “The Grand Design”

Directed By: @loveangelabarnes
DP: @hillaryspera
Edited By: @stephaniefilo

#marvel #daredevil #daredevilbornagain #newyork by @hillaryspera

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Thank you @hillaryspera for dropping by our @thecinephilefilmclub and chatting about your beautiful work on @runofficialmovie and how to be a more intentional filmmaker working on low budget films. #indiefilm #filmproduction #indiefilmmaking #femalecinematographer #productionlife by @hillaryspera

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Madrid, Spain • 2022
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Wandering in dark corners on a day off from a commercial with the incredible @rory.kennedy and @jimshippee @nonfictionlj and our amazing 🇪🇸 crew
🤘❤️ @halperndamian @bebopalulabeiss
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#35mmstreetphotography #35mm #leica #nowherediary #somewheremagazine by @hillaryspera

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Queremos felicitar a nuestro colega Pedro Gómez Millán AMC, Director de Fotografía de "Daredevil: Born Again" junto con Hillary Fyfe Spera, por la selección de su trabajo en el artículo "The Best TV Cinematography of 2025" de la revista IndieWire. @pedrogmillan @hillaryspera

"El lenguaje de la cámara y la iluminación enmarcan a los personajes de forma diferente: la lucha psicológica de Matt Murdock se transmite de cerca o de lejos con introspección e iluminación cálida; mientras que Wilson Fisk (su némesis), se muestra maquinando de forma visualmente muy controlada y opresiva con una iluminación monocromática.
"El resultado revela que ninguno de los dos puede escapar de su verdadera naturaleza", señala el articulo firmado por Sarah Shachat y Jim Hemphill.

El reportaje también incluye el trabajo de otro DP mexicano: Damián García, cuyo talento detrás de la cámara lució en la segunda y última temporada de "Andor" protagonizada por Diego Luna. ¡Enhorabuena!
Puedes leer el artículo completo en www.indiewire.com by @hillaryspera

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What's the most ridiculous camera you have handheld? @hillaryspera tells us about some of the old rigs she had to wrangle as a solo camera team.
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Watch the full episode of @wrapdrinks.pod on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you podcast. Link in bio! taken in Sidecar.nyc by @hillaryspera

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