Michael Seresin
Michael Stephen Seresin, ONZM BSC, (born 17 July 1942) is a New Zealand cinematographer, best known for several collaborations with the British director Alan Parker and for his work on the third Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. As a film director, Seresin directed Homeboy, starring and written by Mickey Rourke.
Michael Seresin | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Relatives | Ben Seresin (brother) |
In addition to his work in film, Seresin is a winemaker, having founded Seresin Estate in Marlborough in 1992.[1]
He is the son of Harry Seresin (1919–1994), who was a key figure in the hospitality and café scene in Wellington,[2] and brother of Ben Seresin, who is also a cinematographer.
In the 2009 New Year Honours, Seresin was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the film and wine industries.[3]
His home in Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand was featured on the BBC's The World's Most Extraordinary Homes.[4]
Filmography
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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1972 | The Ragman's Daughter | Harold Becker | |
1976 | Bugsy Malone | Alan Parker | Shared credit with Peter Biziou |
1977 | Sleeping Dogs | Roger Donaldson | |
1978 | Midnight Express | Alan Parker | |
1980 | Foxes | Adrian Lyne | |
Fame | Alan Parker | ||
1982 | Shoot the Moon | ||
1984 | Birdy | ||
1987 | Angel Heart | ||
1990 | Come See the Paradise | ||
1996 | City Hall | Harold Becker | |
1998 | Mercury Rising | ||
1999 | Angela's Ashes | Alan Parker | Nominated- BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography |
2001 | Domestic Disturbance | Harold Becker | |
2003 | The Life of David Gale | Alan Parker | |
2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Alfonso Cuarón | |
2006 | Paris, je t'aime | Segment "Parc Monceau" | |
Step Up | Anne Fletcher | Role: Custodian | |
2010 | All Good Things | Andrew Jarecki | |
2014 | Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | Matt Reeves | |
2017 | War for the Planet of the Apes | ||
2018 | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle | Andy Serkis | |
TBA | Gunpowder Milkshake | Navot Papushado | Post-production |
N/A | Hippie Hippie Shake | Beeban Kidron | Unreleased |
Awards
Nominations
- 2000: BAFTA Awards – Best Cinematography, Angela's Ashes[5]
Wins
- 2007: Camerimage – Duo Award: Cinematographer–Director (shared with Alan Parker)[6]
References
- Michael Seresin dossier cinematographers.nl
- Michael Seresin info New York Times.com
- Footnotes
- Arnold, Eric, Wine Spectator (10 July 2006). "Wine Talk: Michael Seresin". Archived from the original on 15 April 2008. Retrieved 25 April 2008.
- "NZ Life & Leisure – The Marlborough Man".
- "New Year honours list 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- Hulbert, Paula (8 February 2017). "Michael Seresin bach built by David Kepes appears on The World's Most Extraordinary Homes". Stuff.
- "Cinematography in 2000". BAFTA Awards. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- "Plus Camerimage 2007". Camerimage International Film Festival. Retrieved 6 June 2017.