It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Tufano BSC.

Brian was a beloved friend and client, revered as a visionary in the world of cinematography. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Brian firmly established himself as a stalwart of British cinema, lensing iconic feature films such as Quadrophenia (1979), Shallow Grave (1994), East Is East (1999), Billy Elliot (2000) and Trainspotting (1996), working alongside acclaimed directors such as Danny Boyle, Stephen Daldry and Franc Roddam, to name but a few. Brian was the recipient of many awards, most notably, the BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television in 2001 and the British Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.

During his tenure as Head of Cinematography at the NFTS, he championed future talent, instilling in his students that meticulous attention to detail and technical skill that he is so well-known for, which undoubtedly set many on the path to success today.

Brian was the cinematographers’ cinematographer and his work will certainly endure for time to come. His legacy lives on - not only through those works - but also through the careers of those students he nurtured over the years. Our lives are richer for having known Brian and we shall miss him tremendously.

A small, private, family funeral is being held for Brian, however a memorial to celebrate his life is being arranged, the details of which will follow over the coming weeks.