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- Professions: Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department, Director
Pascal Combes-Knoke? Oh, the guy’s all over the map when it comes to storytelling. You might’ve caught his name rolling by in the credits of “American Sicario” (2021). That movie? It’s basically a wild ride through the cartel underworld, following an American who gets in way over his head. There’s bullets, betrayal, and honestly, more double-crossing than a soap opera marathon. It’s gritty, it’s tense, and it doesn’t really let you breathe until the credits roll. Now, take a sharp left turn, and boom—there’s “Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash” (2020). Talk about a change of pace. Here, Pascal jumps into the heart of rock ‘n’ roll tragedy. You get to see the band’s wild days, the brotherhood, and then, yeah, the crash that changed everything. It’s a nostalgia trip, a bit heartbreaking for any music lover, and honestly, it doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. Don’t forget “No Escape Room” (2018), where he keeps things creepy. Think locked rooms, freaky puzzles, and a bunch of people realizing the “game” isn’t so fun anymore. It’s got that whole “what would you do if you couldn’t get out” energy. Every clue feels like it might be your last. Pascal’s name shows up in projects that don’t just sit in one genre—they’re all over the place, but they know how to pull you in and keep you guessing. That’s his vibe.
Pascal isn’t just your average drone hobbyist—he actually knows his stuff, FAA-certified and everything. Dude’s obsessed with getting those wild, swooping shots that make you want to rewind just to see ‘em again. When he’s not fiddling with controls or chasing the sun for the perfect golden hour, he’s off blending these sky-high views into his films. The guy treats aerial footage like secret sauce, tossing it in to give his cinematography some serious kick. You can almost feel the wind in your hair watching his work. It’s not just about flying gadgets for him, either; it’s about using every angle, every bit of light, to make scenes pop off the screen. Pascal’s got this knack for capturing moments that make you forget you’re even watching something filmed. Real eye for detail, and honestly, he just makes it all look way too easy.
Konidela Ram Charan