02-19-2026 - Interviews & Behind The Scenes
Behind the Look: DP Pär M. Ekberg Explains the Visual Language of “Black Phone 2”
By: SonyCine Team
For the second installment of Scott Derrickson’s Black Phone film series, DP Pär M. Ekberg (Polar, Stockholm Bloodbath) seamlessly blends Super 8 film with the high-resolution 8.6K of the Sony VENICE 2.
Shocking jump scares and tension mix with high contrast lighting set during night scenes to bring this film to life. See why Ekberg chose the VENICE 2 and how his team invented a new format he called Super 12 to enhance visual fidelity for VFX while maintaining the gritty visual language of Super 8.
Behind The Look with Pär M. Ekberg
To dive further into the look of Black Phone 2, read our interview with Ekberg to explore the nuances of his visual language and creative workflow.
Stream Black Phone 2 now on Peacock. To learn more about the Sony VENICE 2 and the other cameras in the Sony Cinema Line, visit our Camera Comparison Chart.
