Wikipedia / Phedon Papamichael
Wikipedia / Phedon Papamichael
Phedon Papamichael, ASC (, Faidon Papamihail; born February 1962) is a Greek cinematographer and film director, known for his collaborations with directors James Mangold and Alexander Payne.
He has been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, for Nebraska (2013) and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020).
Early life and education
Papamichael was born in Athens, Greece in 1962 to a Greek father and a German mother.
When he was six years old, his family relocated to the United States, as his father, a well-known artist and set designer, was offered a job as a production designer for John Cassavetes.
He studied photography and art at LMU Munich and received his Bachelor in Fine Arts in 1982.
Career
Papamichael's first job as a cinematographer was in the 1988 film Dance of the Damned, directed by Katt Shea. He would go on to make several future collaborations with director Shea and producer Roger Corman, making him a member of the so-called "Corman Film School", much like his contemporary Janusz Kamiński.
He made his debut as a director with the film Sketch Artist, and later directed Dark Side of Genius, From Within and Arcadia Lost.
In 2000, he was awarded the Prix Vision of the Avignon Film Festival for his cinematography in 27 Missing Kisses.
He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 2000.
Personal life
He spends his time between Los Angeles and Leonidio, Greece.
In an interview with Greek Reporter, Papamichael said, ”I want to spend more time in Greece from next year. My parents live there and my home is also there. I visit Los Angeles regularly just for my job. Obviously, I will move permanently to Leonidio some time in the future. It’s unlikely to live the twilight of my life in the United States.” He also has a wife and two children.
Filmography
Cinematographer
Film
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
1989 | |||
Katt Shea | |||
1990 | Katt Shea | ||
1991 | |||
1992 | Katt Shea | ||
1993 | Jon Turteltaub | ||
1994 | Dark Side of Genius | Himself | |
1995 | Jon Turteltaub | ||
1996 | |||
Jon Turteltaub | |||
1997 | John Patrick Kelley | ||
1998 | |||
2000 | |||
2001 | |||
2002 | |||
2003 | 1st collaboration with Mangold | ||
2004 | 1st collaboration with Payne | ||
2005 | James Mangold | ||
Gore Verbinski | |||
2006 | Brad Silberling | ||
Nina Mimica | With Stefano Paradiso | ||
2007 | James Mangold | ||
2008 | |||
2009 | Himself | ||
2010 | James Mangold | ||
2011 | |||
Alexander Payne | |||
2012 | |||
2013 | Alexander Payne | ||
2014 | George Clooney | ||
2016 | |||
2017 | Alexander Payne | ||
2019 | James Mangold | ||
2020 | |||
2021 | |||
2023 | James Mangold | ||
Light Falls | Himself | With Akis Konstantakopoulos | |
2024 | James Mangold |
Television
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
1993 | Miniseries | ||
1995 | TV movie | ||
The Conversation | |||
2006 | Episode "Pilot" |
Director
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
1992 | TV movie | |||
1994 | Dark Side of Genius | |||
2008 | ||||
2009 | ||||
2012 | ||||
2016 | A Beautiful Day | Short film | ||
2023 | Light Falls |
Awards and nominations
Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
2013 | Nebraska | |||
2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | |||
2013 | Nebraska | |||
2019 | Ford v Ferrari | |||
2013 | Nebraska | |||
2019 | Ford v Ferrari | |||
2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | |||
2024 | A Complete Unknown |
Other awards
As cinematographer
Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
2000 | 27 Missing Kisses | |
The Million Dollar Hotel | Nominated–Camerimage Golden Frog | |
2005 | Walk the Line | Camerimage Presidents' AwardNominated–Camerimage Golden Frog |
2013 | Nebraska | BSC Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature FilmNominated–Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best CinematographyNominated–Camerimage Golden FrogNominated–IndieWire Critics Poll Award for Best CinematographyNominated–National Society of Film Critics Award for Best CinematographyNominated–New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best CinematographyNominated–San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best CinematographyNominated–St. Louis Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography |
2019 | Ford v Ferrari | Nominated–Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best CinematographyNominated–North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best CinematographyNominated–San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best CinematographyNominated–Satellite Award for Best Cinematography |
As director
Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
2008 | From Within | Festival of Fantastic Films Special Commendation AwardGérardmer Critics Award for Best Feature Film |
2009 | Arcadia Lost | Nominated–Orpheus Award for Best Feature FilmNominated–German Independence Audience Award |
2016 | A Beautiful Day | Rhode Island Festival First Prize for Best Short FilmRhode Island Festival Audience Award for Best Short FilmVan Vlahakis Award for Best Short Film |
References
External links
Phedon Papamichael at the Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers
Phedon Papamichael at the Ellines.com