Paul Burnford
An image from Discovering Texture, one of the productions that also features Paul Burnford.

Paul Burnford

July 19, 1914 — London, England, UK

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.

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows

1944

Storm

Storm

1943

Adventures of Rusty

Adventures of Rusty

1945

Time in the Sun

Time in the Sun

1940

Discovering Texture

Discovering Texture

1961

Return from Nowhere

Return from Nowhere

1944

Color

Color

1968

Fall Guy

Fall Guy

1945