ThomasBurstyn
- Cinematographer
- Director
Canadian-born cinematographer Thomas Burstyn made his feature debut supplying the film noirish imagery for 80s Kiwi chillers The Lost Tribe, and Mr Wrong. Since then Burstyn has stacked up Canadian award nominations, and an Emmy nom for The 4400. Working with Kiwi partner Barbara Sumner-Burstyn, he has expanded into directing docos alongside other photographic assignments, winning two Qantas awards for the Berlin-selected This Way of Life.
Screenography
Awards
2012 New Zealand Television Awards
Nominated for Best Cinematography - Documentary/Factual (with Chris Brokensha): for Strongman - The Tragedy
2010 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Best Director - Documentary: for This Way of Life
Best Arts/Festival Documentary: for This Way of Life
“To be a cinematographer is to be both an interpreter and a creator.”