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Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes History with IMAX Cinematography

10/24/2025

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Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer, became the first woman to shoot a feature on 65mm IMAX for Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners'.
The film is set in 1932 Mississippi Delta and follows twins Smoke and Stack.
Twins Smoke and Stack are portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, confronting supernatural forces.
A key scene shows Jack O’Connell’s Remmick entering during magic hour, reflecting Arkapaw's planning and use of Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX.

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Story summary

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer, became the first woman to shoot a feature on 65mm IMAX for Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners'.
The film is set in 1932 Mississippi Delta and follows twins Smoke and Stack.
Twins Smoke and Stack are portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, confronting supernatural forces.
A key scene shows Jack O’Connell’s Remmick entering during magic hour, reflecting Arkapaw's planning and use of Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX.