Paul Burnford
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 19, 1914
- Died
- March 28, 1999
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
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
Art, People, Feelings 1971
Director
Rhythm and Movement in Art 1969
Actor, Director, Vocals, Writer, Producer
Color 1968
Producer, Director
Beyond LSD 1967
Director, Producer
Discovering Texture 1961
Executive Producer
Discovering Color 1960
Executive Producer
Life On a Dead Tree 1957
Producer
The Factory: How a Product is Made 1956
Producer
Jamboree 1954
Director
- Insect Zoo
Insect Zoo 1950
Producer
Basketball is Fun 1949
Producer
- Strange Destiny
Strange Destiny 1945
Director
Adventures of Rusty 1945
Director
Fall Guy 1945
Director
- It Looks Like Rain
It Looks Like Rain 1945
Director
Little White Lie 1945
Director
Dark Shadows 1944
Director
Return from Nowhere 1944
Director
Patrolling the Ether 1944
Director
Storm 1943
Director, Director of Photography
Time in the Sun 1940
Writer
Mites and Monsters 1938
Director of Photography
Behind the Scenes 1938
Director of Photography
Today We Live 1937
Cinematography
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