Bartosz Wladyslaw Pawlowski

Bartosz was born and raised in Toronto, just nine months after his parents. His parents like to joke that he was conceived in Poland and exported to Canada. For Bartosz, it just feels good to have both feet planted firmly on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

He has recently completed his studies at the prestigious American Film Institute Conservatory in Hollywood, California, where he has earned an MFA in Cinematography. During his time at the AFI Conservatory, he was mentored by many veteran cinematographers: Bill Dill, ASC; Mark Woods; Robert Primes, ASC; Charles Rose, AIC; Amy Vincent, ASC; and Stephen Lighthill, ASC, for whom Bartosz worked as a Teacher’s Assistant. During his second year of studies, Bartosz was also the recipient of two scholarships; the Pat Hitchcock O’Connell scholarship, and the Shirley A. Olivadoti scholarship. Both are merit-based scholarships awarded to fellows who demonstrate excellent academic performance and talent. Besides his mentors, he was involved in numerous forums and workshops with successful cinematographers who have addr ssed a multitude of important issues in cinematography that challenge working cinematographers today.

Prior to his two years spent in Los Angeles, he completed the joint diploma/degree program between the Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, and York University, in Toronto. He holds a diploma in Media Arts, and a Spec. Hons. BFA in film. During his last year at Sheridan College, he was selected as the representative of his school for the 2004 Kodak Student Advisory Council. It was held in

Hollywood, where he spent three days with 15 other up and coming filmmakers from across North America, learning about emerging film and digital technologies. Over the past seven years, Bartosz has shot over 30 short films as director of photography and camera operator, including a number of productions for directors from the Canadian Film Center, founded by Norman Jewison. His work has been screened at various film festivals and broadcast on television around the world.