Shooting The Substance on the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF | DP Benjamin Kraun, BSC

Director Coralie Fargeat's feature film “The Substance“ electrified the Croisette at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, with a story that revolves around female protagonists experimenting a mysterious “beauty elixir“ substance. Shot by DP Benjamin Kračun, BSC with the ALEXA Mini LF, the film features an intense, transformative visual style crafted to embody Fargeat's bold vision. In this exclusive interview with ARRI, Kračun explains his choice of the ALEXA Mini LF and the Orbiter lighting system, sharing insights on how these tools—and a meticulously developed 100-page visual script—helped bring The Substance to life. Learn more about the ALEXA Mini LF at Learn more about the ARRI Orbiter at