Phedon Papamichael
Phedon Papamichael | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1962 (age 63) |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Eka Chichua (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
Phedon Papamichael, ASC (Greek: Φαίδων Παπαμιχαήλ, Faidon Papamihail; born February 1962) is a Greek cinematographer[1] and film director,[2] known for his collaborations with directors James Mangold and Alexander Payne.
He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 2000.
Early life and education
[edit]Papamichael was born in Athens, Greece in 1962 to a Greek father and a German mother.
When he was six years old, his family relocated to the United States, as his father, a well-known artist and set designer, was offered a job as a production designer for John Cassavetes.
He studied photography and art at the University of Munich and received his Bachelor in Fine Arts in 1982.[3]
Career
[edit]Papamichael's first job as a cinematographer was in the 1988 film Dance of the Damned, directed by Katt Shea.[1] He would go on to make several future collaborations with director Shea and producer Roger Corman, making him a member of the so-called "Corman Film School", much like his contemporary Janusz Kamiński.
As a director, he made his debut as a director with the film Sketch Artist, and later directed Dark Side of Genius, From Within and Arcadia Lost.
In 2000, he was awarded the Prix Vision of the Avignon Film Festival for his cinematography in 27 Missing Kisses.
Personal life
[edit]He spends his time between Los Angeles and Leonidio, Greece.
In an interview with Greek Reporter, Papamichael said, ”I want to spend more time in Greece from next year. My parents live there and my home is also there. I visit Los Angeles regularly just for my job. Obviously, I will move permanently to Leonidio some time in the future. It’s unlikely to live the twilight of my life in the United States.”[4] He also has a wife and two children.
Filmography
[edit]Cinematographer
[edit]Film
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Wild Palms | Peter Hewitt Keith Gordon Kathryn Bigelow Phil Joanou |
Miniseries |
| 1995 | White Dwarf | Peter Markle | TV movie |
| The Conversation | Dean Parisot | ||
| 2006 | Men in Trees | James Mangold | Episode "Pilot" |
Director
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sketch Artist | Yes | No | TV movie |
| 1994 | Dark Side of Genius | Yes | No | |
| 2008 | From Within | Yes | No | |
| 2009 | Arcadia Lost | Yes | No | |
| 2012 | Lost Angeles | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | A Beautiful Day | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2023 | Light Falls | Yes | Yes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | Nebraska | Nominated |
| 2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | BAFTA Awards | Best Cinematography | Nebraska | Nominated |
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nebraska | Nominated |
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | A Complete Unknown | Nominated |
Other awards
[edit]As cinematographer
| Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27 Missing Kisses | Avignon Prix Vision Nominated–Camerimage Golden Frog |
| The Million Dollar Hotel | Nominated–Camerimage Golden Frog | |
| 2005 | Walk the Line | Camerimage Presidents' Award Nominated–Camerimage Golden Frog |
| 2013 | Nebraska | BSC Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature Film Nominated–Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Camerimage Golden Frog Nominated–IndieWire Critics Poll Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–St. Louis Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari | Nominated–Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Satellite Award for Best Cinematography |
As director
| Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | From Within | Festival of Fantastic Films Special Commendation Award Gérardmer Critics Award for Best Feature Film |
| 2009 | Arcadia Lost | Nominated–Orpheus Award for Best Feature Film Nominated–German Independence Audience Award |
| 2016 | A Beautiful Day | Rhode Island Festival First Prize for Best Short Film Rhode Island Festival Audience Award for Best Short Film Van Vlahakis Award for Best Short Film |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Phedon Papamichael". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-03-12.
- ^ "Phedon Papamichael". The New York Times. February 1, 2014.
- ^ "Ellines.com". Archived from the original on 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ "Ellines.com". Archived from the original on 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
External links
[edit]- Phedon Papamichael at IMDb
- Phedon Papamichael at the Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers
- Interview at CameraGuild.com
- Phedon Papamichael at the Ellines.com
