Bojan Bazelli, ASC (born 15 August 1957) is a Montenegrin cinematographer and director of film, commercials, and music videos.[1] His credits include collaborations with filmmakers like Abel Ferrara, Gore Verbinski, Doug Liman, Paul Schrader, Adam Shankman, and Michael Bay.[2][3]
Bojan Bazelli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1957 |
| Alma mater | Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, director |
Bazelli studied at Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.[2] Impressed with one of Bazelli's student films, director Abel Ferrara hired Bazelli to shoot China Girl in New York City. He subsequently filmed King of New York and Body Snatchers with Ferrara as well.[2][4]
Bazelli received an Independent Spirit Awards in 1990 for his work on King of New York.[2] He was honored for Best Cinematography in both 1996 and 1998 at the American Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), one of the few cinematographers to have received this honor twice. Bazelli also received a Clio Award for Best Cinematography in 1998, and the film Kalifornia was awarded Best Cinematography at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Filmography
editFilm
Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | For the Love of May | Mary Beth McDonough | |
| 2021 | Parking Spot | Anthony Leonardi III | With Benjamin Kitchens |
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Comeback | Jerrold Freedman | With William F. Carlson |
| The Haunting of Sarah Hardy | Jerry London | ||
| 1990 | Curiosity Kills | Colin Bucksey | |
| Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture | Frank Pierson | ||
| 1991 | Fever | Larry Elikann | |
| The Last Prostitute | Lou Antonio | ||
| 1992 | The Fear Inside | Leon Ichaso | |
| 2019 | L.A. Confidential | Michael Dinner | Unsold pilot |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | King of New York | Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography |
| 1993 | Kalifornia | Montreal Film Festival Jury Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2016 | A Cure for Wellness | Fright Meter Award for Best Cinematography |
References
edit- ^ "BOJAN BAZELLI". www.cinematographers.nl. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d "A Conversation with Bojan Bazelli, ASC". Kodak. Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "The Director's Chair: Adam Shankman's Hairspray Diary #10". BroadwayWorld.com. 20 July 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ Johnson, G. Allen (10 June 2009). "Fog great for setting mood, tough to film". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
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