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Robbie Ryan | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Ryan in 2023 | |
| Born | 1970 Dublin, Ireland |
| Alma mater | IADT |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | c. 1990–present |
| Organization | British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) |
| Known for | The Favourite (2018) Marriage Story (2019) American Honey (2016) Ginger & Rosa (2012) Philomena (2013) I, Daniel Blake (2016) |
Robbie Ryan (born 1970)[1] is an Irish cinematographer whose work spans over 106 film projects, including feature-length, short films, commercials, and music videos. He is most known for his collaborations with film auteurs such as Andrea Arnold, Sally Potter, Stephen Frears, Ken Loach, Noah Baumbach, Yorgos Lanthimos and Mike Mills.
He received Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography for Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite (2018) and Poor Things (2023).
Life and career
Ryan was born in Sandymount, on the southside of Dublin City.[2] At the age of 14, he decided he wanted to be a cinematographer.[3] He attended and graduated the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.[4]
Ryan is a frequent collaborator on Andrea Arnold's films, including Wasp, Red Road, Fish Tank, Wuthering Heights and American Honey.[5][6]
He has worked with Ken Loach on the films The Angels' Share, Jimmy's Hall, and I, Daniel Blake.[7][8] He served as the director of photography on films including Philomena, Slow West and The Favourite, the latter of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 91st Academy Awards.[9]
Filmography
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Wasp | Andrea Arnold |
| 2005 | Antonio's Breakfast | Daniel Mulloy |
Feature film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Documentary film
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Summit | Nick Ryan | With Fredrik Sträng |
| 2019 | Best Before Death | Paul Duane | With Patrick Jordan |
| 2022 | This Much I Know to Be True | Andrew Dominik |
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Idiot Prayer | Himself | Concert film |
| 2022 | "Hypnotized" | Sophie Ellis-Bextor | Music video[11] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Cinematography | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2024 | Poor Things | Nominated |
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Cinematography | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2024 | Poor Things | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Outstanding Achievement in Theatrical Releases | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2024 | Poor Things | Nominated |
Austin Film Critics Association
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Cinematography | Poor Things | Nominated |
Boston Society of Film Critics
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Cinematography | Poor Things | Runner-up |
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Cinematography | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2024 | Poor Things | Nominated |
British Independent Film Awards
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Technical Achievement | Fish Tank | Nominated |
| 2012 | Ginger & Rosa | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Catch Me Daddy | Nominated | |
| 2016 | American Honey | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Cinematography | The Favourite | Won |
British Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Cinematography in a Theatrical Feature Film | The Favorite | Nominated |
| 2024 | Poor Things | Won |
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Cinematography in a Music Video | Plan B: Prayin' | Nominated |
| 2011 | Golden Frog | Wuthering Heights | Nominated |
| Bronze Frog | Won | ||
| 2012 | Best Cinematography in a Music Video | The Shoes: Time to Dance | Nominated |
| 2014 | Paolo Nutini: Iron Sky | Won | |
| 2018 | Golden Frog | The Favourite | Nominated |
| Audience Award | Won | ||
| 2021 | Golden Frog | C'mon C'mon | Won |
| Audience Award | Won | ||
| 2023 | Golden Frog | Poor Things | Nominated |
| Bronze Frog | Won | ||
| Audience Award | Won |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best Cinematography | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2023 | Poor Things | Nominated |