Director

Paul Burnford

Directing

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Directed movies: 10Directed series: 0All crew credits: 18

TMDB ID: 1025561

IMDb ID: nm0122483

Known for: Directing

Born: July 19, 1914

Died: March 28, 1999

Age: 84

Place of birth: London, England, UK

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1937 - 1971

Years active: 35

Wikidata: Q112468713

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Director (9)Director of Photography (1)Producer (4)Executive Producer (2)Cinematography (1)Writer (1)

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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.

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