Michael Seresin

Michael Stephen Seresin, ONZM BSC, (born 17 July 1942) is a New Zealand cinematographer, best known for several collaborations with the British director Alan Parker and for his work on the third Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. As a film director, Seresin directed Homeboy, starring and written by Mickey Rourke.

Michael Seresin

ONZM BSC
Born (1942-07-17) 17 July 1942
Wellington, New Zealand
OccupationCinematographer
RelativesBen Seresin (brother)

In addition to his work in film, Seresin is a winemaker, having founded Seresin Estate in Marlborough 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]

Filmography
Year Title Director Notes
1972 The Ragman's Daughter Harold Becker
1976 Bugsy Malone Alan Parker
1977 Sleeping Dogs Roger Donaldson
1978 Midnight Express Alan Parker
1980 Foxes Adrian Lyne
Fame Alan Parker
1982 Shoot the Moon
1984 Birdy
1987 Angel Heart
1990 Come See the Paradise
1996 City Hall Harold Becker
1998 Mercury Rising
1999 Angela's Ashes Alan Parker Nominated- BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography
2001 Domestic Disturbance Harold Becker
2003 The Life of David Gale Alan Parker
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Alfonso Cuarón
2006 Paris, je t'aime Segment "Parc Monceau"
Step Up Anne Fletcher Role: Custodian
2010 All Good Things Andrew Jarecki
2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Matt Reeves
2017 War for the Planet of the Apes
2018 Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle Andy Serkis
TBA Gunpowder Milkshake Navot Papushado Post-production
N/A Hippie Hippie Shake Beeban Kidron Unreleased

Awards

Nominations

Wins

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See also

References
Footnotes
  1. Arnold, Eric, Wine Spectator (10 July 2006). "Wine Talk: Michael Seresin". Archived from the original on 15 April 2008. Retrieved 25 April 2008.
  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.
  5. "Cinematography in 2000". BAFTA Awards. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  6. "Plus Camerimage 2007". Camerimage International Film Festival. Retrieved 6 June 2017.


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