Biggar ML12, UK
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Request QuoteJulian Schwanitz is a cinematographer and filmmaker based in central Scotland with vast experience in feature documentaries, short drama, commercial and corporate projects. Numerous films he shot have played and won awards at film festivals worldwide, aired on international television or opened the MoMA Documentary Fortnight in NY. Notably his cinematography for the short drama Disco was awarded a Bafta New Talent Award in 2011 and a year later his own documentary on Jocky Wilson, the multi award winning Kirkcaldy Man earned him his second Bafta New Talent Award, this time as a director. The film also received the Golden Dove for Best International Short at DokLeipzig, a Grierson Award nomination and playing dozens of film festivals worldwide. In 2013 Julian's camera work on Chico Pereira's debut feature PABLO'S WINTER, was recognized by the International Documantary Association with the IDA Award for outstanding Cinematography in a feature documentary as well as the award for Best Cinematography in a feature Documentary at Guanajuato IFF. Julian's latest collaboration with Pereira, Donkeyote has just been awarded Best Cinematography in a feature documentary at the renouned RiverRun Film festival and is currently traveling the festival circuit.
Produced for Scottish Documentary Institute
Amazon Prime Description: Opened at MOMA, winner 3 major documentary awards. Pablo needs to stop smoking. But Pablo is a stubborn man. He worked in the mercury mines of Almadén, Spain, risking his life daily. He's had 5 heart attacks and smoked since he was 12. Simply compelling.
Produced for Scottish Documentary Institute
Feature documentary commissioned by Arte. Multi award winner, currently in selected cinemas across UK.
Emmy nominated science documentary about general relativty for PBS NOVA and BBC. Produced by Windfall Films, London UK.
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