Hi, I’m Paweł Kacprzak, a Director of Photography and Cinematographer with international experience in feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, art films, short films and personal projects. I have worked with crews of over 80 people and shot across Europe, North and South America, Asia and beyond, delivering visually cohesive storytelling and reliable on-set leadership. From ARTE and MDR documentaries to Amazon Prime docuseries and global commercial shoots, I bring practical lighting, thoughtful framing and a calm, collaborative approach to the set, always aiming to serve the director’s vision while maintaining the highest technical standards.

Paweł Kacprzak

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Hi, I’m Paweł Kacprzak, a Director of Photography and Cinematographer with international experience in feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, art films, short films and personal projects. I have worked with crews of over 80 people and shot across Europe, North and South America, Asia and beyond, delivering visually cohesive storytelling and reliable on-set leadership. From ARTE and MDR documentaries to Amazon Prime docuseries and global commercial shoots, I bring practical lighting, thoughtful framing and a calm, collaborative approach to the set, always aiming to serve the director’s vision while maintaining the highest technical standards.

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Hi, I’m Paweł Kacprzak, a Director of Photography and Cinematographer with international experience in feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, art films, short films and personal projects. I have worked with crews of over 80 people and shot across Europe, North and South America, Asia and beyond, delivering visually cohesive storytelling and reliable on-set leadership.

From ARTE and MDR documentaries to Amazon Prime docuseries and global commercial shoots, I bring practical lighting, thoughtful framing and a calm, collaborative approach to the set, always aiming to serve the director’s vision while maintaining the highest technical standards.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Educator at Maple Bear
September 1, 2025 - Present
Music teacher
Music / art teacher at Bisc Wrocław
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Director of Photography / Cinematography at Route One Production LLP
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
DOP on Uljhan (The Knot) directed by Ashish Pant; international production across India, USA, France.
Cinematographer at Never Norm Films
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Cinematography for Echo (dir. P. Correra); cross-border production in China/USA.
Director of Photography / Cinematography at Ranger Media / Amazon Prime
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Cinematography for I am New (docuseries) for Amazon Prime, USA.
Cinematographer at ARTE/MDR
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Urlaubsträume in Beton; Germany.
Cinematographer at Zauberbergfilm Berlin / MDR
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Der Maler Willi Sitte, MMaron-Rebellin an der Schreibmaschine; MDR.
Cinematographer at Like A Shot Entertainment Ltd. / DISCOVERY CHANNEL
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Abandoned Engineering docuseries S7; UK/PL.
Cinematographer at Like A Shot Entertainment Ltd. / DISCOVERY CHANNEL
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Abandoned Engineering docuseries S6; UK/PL.
Cinematographer at Title Role Productions Ltd / UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
World’s Wildest Flights; Interviews & B-roll.
Cinematographer at FCB Health
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Commercials / India, Brazil, Germany, Spain, UK, Italy; water usage campaigns for Unilever.
Director of Photography at People’s Park (Singapore) TVC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Cinematography for Singapore TVC campaigns; various clients.
Cinematographer at Huawei
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Commercial, China/Bangladesh.
Cinematographer at TVS Motor
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Commercial, UK/India.
Cinematographer at World of Diamond
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
US$2 Million Dinner in Support of Saving Nigerian Children; Singapore.
Violin teacher at Seimpi Music School
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Violin teacher, teaching groups of students and individuals, beginners up to A level, following ABRSM curriculum.
Music Teacher (Primary and Secondary), Art Teacher (Primary) at BISC Wroclaw
January 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Music Teacher (Primary and Secondary), Art Teacher (Primary) at BISC Wroclaw, Cambridge Curriculum 2022- current.
Music Teacher, Arts and Culture Coordinator at ASW Wroclaw
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Music Teacher, Arts and Culture Coordinator at ASW Wroclaw.
Viola Tutti at Wroclaw Opera Orchestra
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Viola tutti at Wroclaw Opera Orchestra.
Violin teacher
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Violin teacher in kindergarten.
Cinematographer at Route One Production LLP
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Feature film cinematography for Uljhan (The Knot), directed by Ashish Pant; international co-production with India, USA and France.
Cinematographer at Ranger Media for Amazon Prime
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
I am New docuseries for Amazon Prime, USA.
Cinematographer at Reinhold Jaretzky
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Der Kunder; Germany project directed by Reinhold Jaretzky.
Cinematographer at ARTE
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Architecture Documentary Series; ARTE, France/Germany.
Cinematographer at Zauberbergfilm Berlin for MDR
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Der Maler Willi Sitte; ARTE/ MDR collaboration (France/Germany/Italy).
Cinematographer at Like A Shot Entertainment Ltd. for DISCOVERY CHANNEL
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Abandoned Engineering, docuseries S6; Discovery Channel UK/PL.
Cinematographer at Zauberbergfilm Berlin for MDR
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
M.Maron-Rebellin an der Schreibmaschine; MDR project.

Education

Bachelor Degree at Royal College of Music
September 1, 2005 - June 29, 2009
Masters degree at Music Academy Łódź Poland
March 22, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Bachelor Degree Violin Viola at Royal College of Music London
September 1, 2005 - June 29, 2009
Bachelor Degree in Journalism at WSTH, Institute of Journalism, Warsaw, Poland
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Specialist in Advertising Diploma at WSR, Warsaw, Poland
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Film and TV Directing Diploma at Warsaw Academy of Film & TV, Warsaw, Poland
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Master's degree - viola at Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Diploma in Music Education - violin at J. Elsner State School of Music
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
BMus (Hons) Viola at Royal College of Music Łódź
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership at Acacia University
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Journalism at WSTH, Institute of Journalism, Warsaw, PL
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Specialist in Advertising Diploma at WSR, Warsaw, Poland
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Film and TV Directing Diploma at Warsaw Academy of Film & TV, Warsaw, PL
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
September 1, 2005 - June 22, 2009
Masters Degree
October 1, 2011 - June 20, 2013
Master's degree - viola
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Diploma in Music Education - violin
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
BMus (Hons) Viola
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
QTS Teaching Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
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