Guy Godfree

Guy Godfree’s got a knack for capturing stories that hit you right in the guts, you know? He’s the cinematographer behind “Maudie” (2016), which, let’s be real, is one of those films that just sneaks up on you emotionally. That whole Nova Scotia landscape—gray, wild, a little lonely—he turns it into a character all its own. Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke star, but the way Guy frames the world around them, you actually feel like you’re in that tiny, paint-splattered house with them, watching Maud Lewis’s art come alive in spite of everything. Then there’s “Wet Bum” (2014). Weird title, but don’t let it throw you off. Guy’s camera work in this one is all about subtlety. It’s a coming-of-age film, awkward and sweet and sometimes cringy in the way real life can be. The way he shoots pools and empty spaces, it just nails that feeling of being a teenager—out of place, floating, waiting for something to happen. He’s not afraid of stillness or quiet moments, which makes the emotional punches land even harder. And “The Parting Glass” (2018)? Well, talk about heavy. It’s a family drama, and Guy doesn’t shy away from the raw, messy stuff—grief, love, all of it tangled up. His cinematography leans into the intimacy, making you feel like you’ve been let in on something private, almost sacred. Basically, if you see Guy Godfree’s name on a film, expect visuals that stick in your brain long after the credits roll.