Lifting the curtain on ‘Hamnet’: Behind the scenes with Dit Krzysztof Zawieja

Hamnet has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about films, winning over both audiences and critics. At its core, it tells the story of William Shakespeare’s family, exploring themes of love, loss, and the personal experiences behind one of history’s most iconic writers. Directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, the film picked up a Best Feature nomination this year, while lead actress Jessie Buckley took home the Oscar for her performance.

In this interview, we shift the spotlight to the camera department as Dit Krzysztof Zawieja takes us behind the scenes, lifting the curtain on his setup and workflow with Livegrade and Silverstack Lab. Let’s go!