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

Acting

Production

1968

Color

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1961

Discovering Texture

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1960

Discovering Color

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1949

Basketball is Fun

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1956

The Factory: How a Product is Made

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1957

Life On a Dead Tree

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1950

Insect Zoo

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Crew

1937

Today We Live

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Directing

1968

Color

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1945

Adventures of Rusty

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1945

Fall Guy

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1944

Dark Shadows

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1943

Storm

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1971

Art, People, Feelings

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1944

Patrolling the Ether

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1945

Little White Lie

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1944

Return from Nowhere

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1945

It Looks Like Rain

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1967

Beyond LSD

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1945

Strange Destiny

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