Join Women in Cinematography at Manaki Brothers
for
Mental Health, Limits & Conflict Management
Date: Tuesday 22.9.2026
Time: 12:30
For more information on the Manaki Brothers Film Festival
Join Women in Cinematography at Manaki Brothers
for
Mental Health, Limits & Conflict Management
Date: Tuesday 22.9.2026
Time: 12:30
For more information on the Manaki Brothers Film Festival
How cinematographers and crew can protect their mental health, recognize and communicate their limits, and navigate conflict on high-pressure sets — without sacrificing craft or career momentum.
Long hours, tight budgets, and high-stakes creative pressure make film sets uniquely demanding environments — and cinematographers, often balancing technical leadership with team management, absorb a lot of that weight quietly. This panel brings together working DPs and camera department leaders to talk candidly about the realities rarely discussed on résumés: burnout, the fear of saying no, and the skill of managing conflict with directors, producers, and crew under pressure. Panelists will share how they've learned to recognize their own limits, set boundaries without being sidelined, and turn on-set friction into productive collaboration — offering practical strategies for building a sustainable, resilient career in cinematography.
Adriana Berroteran is a Venezuelan cinematographer and creative director based in Berlin, working across feature films, TV series, documentaries, and commercials on productions spanning Europe, Latin America, the U.S., and the UAE.
Her work as Camera Operator on platform-scale series for Netflix and HBO Max Latin America — collaborating with Sony Pictures Television, ViacomCBS International Studios, Telemundo, and FoxTelecolombia — shaped her approach to high-pressure production and complex set environments. On the commercial side, she has collaborated with Nike, Sony Music, NIVEA, and Corona, among others. In 2026, two of her projects were nominated at the Berlin Commercial Awards in the Cultural Impact category.
Trained in Virtual Production and real-time workflows through the Institute of Immersive Media (IIM) in partnership with Netflix, she integrates emerging technologies into her practice with intention — keeping the work rooted in human emotion and story.
She has served as a jury member for D&AD Awards and Internationales Frauen Film Fest Dortmund+Köln. Adriana is a member of Cinematographinnen, Apertura DoP, Women in Cinematography, and the Venezuelan Association of Cinematographers. She actively advocates for greater representation in the industry — because great storytelling thrives when the talent behind it is as diverse as the stories being told.
Bojana Andric is one of the most prominent young cinematographers in Serbia, country where she lives and works.
She has shot eight narrative feature films, more than 400 episodes of
diverse TV series, and numerous documentaries. Her films are varied, including both
commercial and independent works of all genres, and have been screened at many festivals worldwide, in addition to achieving very successful box office results.
IMAGO co-Vice President, chair of Diversity & Inclusion Committee (2023-2026), full member of Technical Committee. A member of the Serbian Society of Cinematographers, Vice-President2021-2026.
She also has producing and a rich lecturing and mentorship experience. She participated in numerous professional panels and seminars, as well as many film festivals and masterclasses.
Nicola Daley is an award-winning, internationally accredited cinematographer whose career spans high-stakes global documentaries, acclaimed feature films, and premium television dramas. Born in Derbyshire, England, Nicola experienced a nomadic childhood across four continents before graduating with an MA in Cinematography from the prestigious Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in 2003.
Her exceptional visual artistry has earned her historic industry recognition. In 2014, Nicola became only the eighth woman in history to be accredited into the Australian Society of Cinematographers (ACS), an organization that later inducted her into its Hall of Fame in 2024. Her global accolades also include the 2022 WIFT Outstanding Craft Award and official accreditation into the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) in 2023.
Nicola spent her first decade shooting documentaries in intense global environments like North Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan before transitioning to high-end narrative storytelling.
She recently lensed the Apple TV+ series Berlin Noir, starring Jack Lowden and Colin Firth, and served as the lead DP on Seasons 5 and 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale with director Elisabeth Moss. Her extensive premium credits also include Halo, Gangs of London, Gentleman Jack, Harlots, and the critically acclaimed feature film Benediction, directed by Terence Davies, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Olympia Mytilinaiou is a cinematographer based in Athens, Greece. She is a member of the Greek Society of Cinematographers (GSC), IMAGO, the ICF+C, WIC. She is also a member of both the European, Hellenic Film Academies. and member at Oscars voters.
Born in 1967, she grew up in Litochoro, at the foot of Mount Olympus in Central Macedonia. She studied Cinematography at the Lykourgos Stavrakos Film and TV School, starting her career as a camera assistant, focus puller, and camera operator in film, documentaries, and commercials. She made her debut as Director of Photography in 1999 with the feature film ’17 sta 18′ directed by Mimi Kougioumtzis.
Olympia gained international attention with ‘Strella (A Woman’s Way) ’(2009), directed by Panos H. Koutras, which premiered in the Panorama section of the Berlinale, in 2023, she returned to Cannes with Panos.H. Koutras’s ‘DODO’. She has collaborated on numerous award-winning productions, including ‘Miss Violence’(2013) by Alexandros Avranas, winner of multiple awards at the Venice Film Festival. Also come back to Venice with the film Quiet life director Alexandros Avranas. At 46 Manaki Brothers film festival she won the silver camera 300 award, she has received awards including the International Gianni Di Venanzo Cinematography Prize in Italy. London Rocks film festival Best Cinematography for the short film Elpida by Billy Soulis. At Hollywood Bood Horror film festival At 2025 won the silver camera award at international cinematographer's film festival Manaki brothers. Her work spans feature and short films, documentary, and video art, recognized for its emotional depth and visual precision.
With over 25 years of experience in advertising, brand development, events, client relations, and publicity, Vika has specialized in motion picture and broadcast technology. Her work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between cinematographers and cutting-edge technology, notably through her role at Lewis Communications and Leitz Cine. A founding member of the Women in Cinematography Collective, she has been a strong advocate for equity in the film industry. She played a pivotal role in launching a global petition calling for greater representation of women at the Camerimage Film Festival, sparking an international conversation on the subject.
Education has always been central to Vika’s mission. She has produced and moderated successful panels, workshops, and seminars at major industry events, including Cine Gear Expo, Camerimage, Euro CIne Expo, Manaki Brothers Film Festival and HollyShorts Film Festival. Known as a master networking connector, she is committed to fostering meaningful industry relationships and supporting the careers of others.
Vika serves on the advisory board of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival and has been honored as an International Ambassador at the Manaki Brothers Film Festival, where her leadership has helped advance diversity and inclusion. As a producer, she has produced several short films with successful festival runs and co-curated the I of The Lens photo exhibition, celebrating the artistry of cinematographers, showcased at Euro Cine Expo, Manaki Brothers Film Festival and the Berlinale International Film Festival.
Her longstanding relationships with the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) and the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) reflect her dedication to supporting the community through volunteerism and expertise. Recently, she was invited to join the ASC as an associate member, a recognition of her enduring commitment to the art and industry of cinematography.