Bert Van Bork

Bert Van Bork
Born1928 (1928)
DiedOctober 29, 2014(2014-10-29) (aged 85–86)
CitizenshipGerman, American
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, artist
Organization(s)American Filmmaker Association, Encyclopedia Britannica Films
AwardsNational Award for Outstanding Photography 1954
Websitewww.vanbork.com
16 mm films by Bert Van Bork archived at the Chicago Film Archive
16 mm films by Bert Van Bork archived at the Chicago Film Archive

Bert Van Bork (1928–October 29, 2014) was a German-born producer, director, cinematographer, still photographer, painter, and printer. He studied fine arts in Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, and later moved to Chicago where he shot and directed instructional films for companies such as Encyclopædia Britannica Films and Physical Science Study Committee.