# Paul Sarossy

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Canadian cinematographer and film director

Paul Sarossy Born (1963-04-24) April 24, 1963 (age 63) Barrie, Ontario, Canada Alma mater York University Occupations Cinematographer, film director Years active 1989-present Spouse Geraldine O'Rawe Parent Ivan Sarossy (father) Awards Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography 1994 Exotica 1997 The Sweet Hereafter 1999 Felicia's Journey Website paulsarossy.com

**Paul Sarossy**, [CSC](/source/Canadian_Society_of_Cinematographers), [BSC](/source/British_Society_of_Cinematographers), [ASC](/source/American_Society_of_Cinematographers) (born April 24, 1963) is a Canadian [cinematographer](/source/Cinematographer) and [film director](/source/Film_director). He is known for his collaborations with director [Atom Egoyan](/source/Atom_Egoyan), serving as his director of photography on fourteen feature films (*[Speaking Parts](/source/Speaking_Parts)*, *[The Adjuster](/source/The_Adjuster)*, *[Exotica](/source/Exotica_(film))*, *[The Sweet Hereafter](/source/The_Sweet_Hereafter_(film))*, *[Felicia's Journey](/source/Felicia's_Journey_(film)),* *[Ararat](/source/Ararat_(film))*, *[Where the Truth Lies](/source/Where_the_Truth_Lies)*, *[Adoration](/source/Adoration_(2008_film))*, *[Chloe](/source/Chloe_(2009_film)), [Devil's Knot](/source/Devil's_Knot_(film)), [The Captive](/source/The_Captive_(2014_film))*, *[Remember](/source/Remember_(2015_film))*, *[Guest of Honour](/source/Guest_of_Honour_(2019_film))*, and *[Seven Veils](/source/Seven_Veils_(film))*).[1]

He has won five [Genie Awards](/source/Genie_Awards) for [Best Achievement in Cinematography](/source/Canadian_Screen_Award_for_Best_Cinematography), a [Gemini Award](/source/Gemini_Awards), and five [Canadian Society of Cinematographers](/source/Canadian_Society_of_Cinematographers) awards, as well as being nominated for a [Primetime Emmy Award](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award) and an [Independent Spirit Award](/source/Independent_Spirit_Awards). He made his directorial debut with the British crime drama *[Mr In-Between](/source/Mr_In-Between)*, which premiered at the [Toronto International Film Festival](/source/Toronto_International_Film_Festival) in 2001, and received a British general release in 2003.[2]

Sarossy is married to the Northern Irish actress [Geraldine O'Rawe](/source/Geraldine_O'Rawe).[1] He is the son of Hungarian-born cinematographer Ivan Sarossy.[3] He is a member of the [Canadian](/source/Canadian_Society_of_Cinematographers), [British](/source/British_Society_of_Cinematographers), and [American Society of Cinematographers](/source/American_Society_of_Cinematographers). He has cited the work of cinematographers [Vittorio Storaro](/source/Vittorio_Storaro), [Sven Nykvist](/source/Sven_Nykvist), and [Néstor Almendros](/source/N%C3%A9stor_Almendros) and director [Bernardo Bertolucci](/source/Bernardo_Bertolucci) as an overarching influence on his *oeuvre*.[4][5]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Notes 1988 Revenge of the Radioactive Reporter 1989 Speaking Parts 1989 Odyssey in August Short film 1990 Terminal City Ricochet White Room 1991 The Adjuster Montreal Stories Segment: "En passant" Masala 1993 Love & Human Remains Ordinary Magic 1994 Exotica Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Satie and Suzanne Short film 1995 Blood and Donuts 1996 Lulu Mariette in Ecstasy Unreleased film 1997 Picture Perfect Affliction Valladolid Festival Award for Best Director of Photography Nominated- Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography The Sweet Hereafter Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography Csapnivalo Golden Slate for Best Cinematography Valladolid Festival Award for Best Director of Photography Nominated- Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Nominated- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 1998 Jerry and Tom Pete's Meteor 1999 Felicia's Journey Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography Valladolid Festival Award for Best Director of Photography Nominated- CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature 2000 Lakeboat Duets The Line Short film 2001 On the Nose Mr In-Between Also director Cinequest Maverick Spirit Award for Best Feature Cognac Festival New Blood Award for Best Debut Feature Raindance Jury Award for UK Feature Nominated- Douglas Hickox Award Nominated- Tokyo Grand Prix 2002 Paid in Full Perfect Pie Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography Ararat 2003 Soldier's Girl The Snow Walker Co-cinematographer with David Connell 2004 Head in the Clouds Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature 2005 The River King Ripley Under Ground Where the Truth Lies 2006 The Wicker Man CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature One Way 2007 Charlie Bartlett All Hat The Secret 2008 The Deal Adoration 2009 Chloe Nominated- CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Nominated- Chlotrudis Award for Best Cinematography 2010 Act of Dishonour The Devil's Delight Short film The Duel Nominated- CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature 2013 Devil's Knot 2014 The Captive 2015 Remember Nominated- Camerimage Golden Frog Nominated- CSC Award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature 2016 Goon: Last of the Enforcers 2017 Don't Talk to Irene 2018 The Padre Nominated- Canadian Screen Award for Best Cinematography 2019 Guest of Honour 2023 Irena's Vow Seven Veils 2024 Longing The Silent Planet

### Television

Television series Year Title Notes 1994-95 Picture Windows Miniseries; 2 episodes Nominated- ASC Award for Outstanding Cinematography in Limited Series 2009 The Listener Episode: "A Voice in the Dark" 2010 Death Comes to Town Miniseries; 8 episodes Gemini Award for Best Photography in a Comedy or Variety Programme 2011 Flashpoint Episode: "The Better Man" 2011-13 The Borgias 24 episodes Canadian Screen Award for Best Photography in a Dramatic Programme CSC Award for Best Cinematography in a Television Drama Nominated- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography Nominated- BSC Award for Best Cinematography in a Television Drama 2012 Copper 10 episodes 2013-16 Reign 37 episodes Television films Year Title Notes 1991 Grand Larceny 1995 Dark Eyes Failed pilot 1996 Mistrial 1999 Rocky Marciano CSC Award for Best Cinematography in a Television Drama 2000 Rated X Krapp's Last Tape 2002 The Man Who Saved Christmas No Night Is Too Long 2003 Martha, Inc The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie 2004 The Survivors Club Suburban Madness 2005 Black Widow Nominated- Gemini Award for Best Photography in a Comedy or Variety Programme 2006 Eight Days to Live 2007 Pictures of Hollis Woods 2010 Abroad 2018 Her Stolen Past

## Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Work Result 1994 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Exotica Won Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Achievement in Cinematography Won 1996 American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Mini-Series Picture Windows Nominated 1997 Boston Society of Film Critics Best Cinematography The Sweet Hereafter Nominated Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Cinematography Nominated Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Achievement in Cinematography Won Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Affliction Nominated Valladolid International Film Festival Best Director of Photography The Sweet Hereafter Affliction Won 1999 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in TV Drama Rocky Marciano Won Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Felicia's Journey Nominated Valladolid International Film Festival Best Director of Photography Won 2000 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Achievement in Cinematography Won 2001 Tokyo International Film Festival Grand Prix Mr. In-Between Nominated 2002 Cinequest Film Festival Maverick Spirit Award Won Raindance Film Festival Jury Prize for UK Feature Won Festival du Film Policier de Cognac New Blood Award Won British Independent Film Awards Douglas Hickox Award Nominated 2003 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Achievement in Cinematography Perfect Pie Won 2004 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Kodak New Century Award —N/a Won 2005 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Head in the Clouds Won Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Achievement in Cinematography Won 2006 DVD Exclusive Awards Best Cinematography in a DVD Premiere Feature The Snow Walker Won Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Photography in a Comedy, Variety or Performing Arts Program Black Widow Nominated 2007 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature The Wicker Man Won 2010 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Chloe Nominated Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature The Duel Nominated Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Photography in a Comedy, Variety or Performing Arts Program Death Comes to Town Won 2011 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series The Borgias Nominated 2013 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Photography in a Dramatic Programme Won British Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in a Television Drama Nominated Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in TV Drama Won 2014 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Photography in a Dramatic Programme Nominated 2015 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature Remember Nominated 2016 Camerimage Festival Golden Frog Nominated Camerimage Festival Cinematographer-Director Duo Award —N/a Won 2019 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Best Cinematography The Padre Nominated

2022 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in 1/2 hour television "Guilty Party" (won)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ieoc_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ieoc_1-1) [Paul Sarossy CSC/BSC](http://www.cinematographers.nl/PaginasDoPh/sarossy.htm), *Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Mr In-Between](http://www.totalfilm.com/mr-in-between), *Total Film*, 2003.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Executive Reports from the CSC Annual General Meeting](http://www.csc.ca/news/default.asp?aID=1364) [Deprecated link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Archive.today_guidance) archived 2012-07-28 at [archive.today](/source/Archive.today), Canadian Society of Cinematographers, April 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Paul Sarossy ASC BSC CSC | United Agents"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190528200209/https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/paul-sarossy-asc-bsc-csc). *www.unitedagents.co.uk*. Archived from [the original](https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/paul-sarossy-asc-bsc-csc) on 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2019-05-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["ASC Close-Up: Paul Sarossy, ASC, BSC, CSC - The American Society of Cinematographers"](https://ascmag.com/articles/asc-close-up-1). *ascmag.com*. Retrieved 2019-05-27.

## External links

- [Paul Sarossy's Home Page - DEAD LINK](https://web.archive.org/web/20110706192848/http://www.paulsarossy.ca/PAUL_SAROSSY/Home.html)

- [Paul Sarossy - KM Reps](http://www.kmreps.net/paul_sarossy.html)

- [Paul Sarossy](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0765477/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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