Michael Seresin

Michael Seresin
ONZM BSC
Born (1942-07-17) 17 July 1942 (age 82)
Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Cinematographer, film director
RelativesBen Seresin (brother)

Michael Stephen Seresin (born 17 July 1942) is a New Zealand cinematographer and film director.

In addition to his work in film, Seresin is a winemaker, having founded Seresin Estate in the Marlborough wine region in 1992.[1]

He is the son of Harry Seresin (1919–1994), who was a key figure in the hospitality and café scene in Wellington,[2] and brother of Ben Seresin, who is also a cinematographer.

In the 2009 New Year Honours, Seresin was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the film and wine industries.[3]

His home in Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand was featured on the BBC's The World's Most Extraordinary Homes.[4]

  1. ^ Arnold, Eric, Wine Spectator (10 July 2006). "Wine Talk: Michael Seresin". Archived from the original on 15 April 2008. Retrieved 25 April 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "NZ Life & Leisure – The Marlborough Man".
  3. ^ "New Year honours list 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  4. ^ Hulbert, Paula (8 February 2017). "Michael Seresin bach built by David Kepes appears on The World's Most Extraordinary Homes". Stuff.