James Friend

James Friend

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.

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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Films

Ballad of a Small Player 2025Director of Photography
All Quiet on the Western Front 2022Director of Photography

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