Paul Burnford
Born: 1914-07-19 in London, England, UK
Died: 1999-03-28
Known For: Directing
Biography
Paul Burnford was a British-born American director, cinematographer, and educator. He began his career in the British film industry before relocating to the United States, where he directed and photographed numerous short films and documentaries. Notable works include Adventures of Rusty (1945) and Storm (1943), a short film examining the impact of severe weather. Beyond his filmmaking endeavors, Burnford authored instructional books on cinematography, such as Filming for Amateurs, contributing to the education of aspiring filmmakers. His multifaceted career left a lasting impact on both the British and American film industries.
Filmography
1971
- Art, People, Feelings ... (Director)
1968
- Color ... (Producer)
1967
- Beyond LSD ... (Director)
1961
- Discovering Texture ... (Executive Producer)
1960
- Discovering Color ... (Executive Producer)
1957
- Life On a Dead Tree ... (Producer)
1956
- The Factory: How a Product is Made ... (Producer)
1954
- Jamboree ... (Director)
1950
- Insect Zoo ... (Producer)
1949
- Basketball is Fun ... (Producer)
1945
- Fall Guy ... (Director)
- Adventures of Rusty ... (Director)
- It Looks Like Rain ... (Director)
- Strange Destiny ... (Director)
- Little White Lie ... (Director)
1944
- Dark Shadows ... (Director)
- Return from Nowhere ... (Director)
- Patrolling the Ether ... (Director)
1943
- Storm ... (Director)
1940
- Time in the Sun ... (Writer)
1938
- Mites and Monsters ... (Director of Photography)
- Behind the Scenes ... (Director of Photography)
1937
- Today We Live ... (Cinematography)