Guillaume Schiffman | |
|---|---|
 Schiffman in 2011 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Partner | Emmanuelle Bercot |
| Children | Nemo Schiffman |
Guillaume Schiffman is a French cinematographer who is known for the films he has made with director Michel Hazanavicius, including OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies in 2006 and OSS 117: Lost in Rio in 2009.[1] Schiffman is particularly known for his work on The Artist with Hazanavicius. Schiffman shot The Artist in color and then monochromed it into black-and-white in the lab.[2]
On 24 January 2012, Schiffman received his first ever Academy Award nomination for his work on the silent film, The Artist.[1] Schiffman won the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography in 2012 for The Artist.[3] He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2012 along with 175 other individuals.[4]
Guillaume Schiffman is the son of the late French screenwriter and film director, Suzanne Schiffman.[5] His father was American.[5]
- ^ a b Lodge, Guy (26 January 2011). "Oscar Guide 2011: Best Cinematography". HitFix. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ Cruz, Gilbert (19 January 2011). "What Is This Artist Movie That's Winning All the Awards?". Time. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Baftas 2012 the winners - the full list". The Guardian. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Academy Invites 176 to Membership". The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ a b Egan, Jack (10 January 2011). "Contender – Director of Photography Guillaume Schiffman, The Artist". Below The Line. Retrieved 24 February 2012.