Paul Burnford

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1914-07-19

Deathday 1999-03-28 (84 years old)

Place of Birth London, England, UK

Paul Burnford

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.

Known For

Director

1971
1968
Color

as Director

1967
Beyond LSD

as Director

1945
1945
Fall Guy

as Director

1945
Little White Lie

as Director

1945
It Looks Like Rain

as Director

1945
Strange Destiny

as Director

1944
Dark Shadows

as Director

1944
1944
1943
Storm

as Director

Producer

1968
Color

as Producer

1961
Discovering Texture

as Executive Producer

1960
Discovering Color

as Executive Producer

1957
1950
Insect Zoo

as Producer

1949
Basketball is Fun

as Producer

Camera

1943
Storm

as Director of Photography

1938
Behind the Scenes

as Director of Photography

Writer

1940
Time in the Sun

as Writer

Crew

1937
Today We Live

as Cinematography