Walter Pfister

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Walter Pfister Wiki Biography

Walter C. “Wally” Pfister, A.S.C. (born July 8, 1961) is an American cinematographer and film director, who is best known for his work with Christopher Nolan. Pfister won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Inception (2010). Pfister is also known for his work on director F. Gary Gray’s Italian Job and Bennett Miller’s Moneyball. Pfister made his directorial debut with Transcendence (2014), through Alcon Entertainment. IMDB Wikipedia $4 Million 1961 1961-7-8 Anna Julien Batman Begins (2005) Camera Department Cancer Chicago Cinematographer Claire Director Illinois Inception (2010) July 8 Mia Rose Nicholas The Dark Knight (2008) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) U.S. Wally Pfister Net Worth Walter Pfister

Walter Pfister Quick Info

Full Name Wally Pfister
Net Worth $4 Million
Date Of Birth July 8, 1961
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Profession Cinematographer, Camera Department, Director
Education AFI Conservatory
Nationality American
Spouse Anna Julien
Children Nicholas, Claire, Mia Rose
Parents Wally Pfister
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/wpfister
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002892
Awards Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography, American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Satellite Award for Best Cinematography, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinema…
Nominations Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography
Movies Transcendence, Inception, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins, Memento, The Prestige, Moneyball, Insomnia, The Italian Job, Laurel Canyon, Scotland, PA, The Hi-Line, The Unborn, The Granny, Marley, Rustin, Amityville: A New Generation, Stepmonster, Breakfast with Einstein, Sharing …

Walter Pfister Trademarks

  1. Frequently breaks the 180-degree rule
  2. Gothic style of filming
  3. Often works with Christopher Nolan

Walter Pfister Quotes

  • My work will not be seen on screen the way I want it to if I’m forced to compromise my tools and my integrity. I can’t short-change my director by taking a chance that the perfect shot is going to be ruined because we’re using a format of lesser quality than film.
  • Film has an enormous amount of exposure latitude and dynamic range, which gives us infinite creative ability in creating images. I can underexpose it by 3 stops and overexpose it by 5 stops within the same frame and see the entire spectrum on the screen. That’s simply not possible in any digital format I’ve seen. Every digital camera is trying hard to emulate 35mm film, and there’s a reason for that.
  • I liked photographing people kind of on the sly with a long lens. I tried to capture stolen moments and find humor in them. I took pictures in natural light with interesting colors and shapes. But photography wasn’t my main interest. I loved music. I played guitar in high school bands and that’s still one of my passions.
  • Sadly, some people think of good cinematography as a beautiful sunset or a spectacular vista. I believe we affect the audience in a much more subtle way. We’re manipulating them emotionally with light, darkness, colors, contrast and composition. I know the Dogme 95 theories, but I believe actors respond to light. Just look at a Rembrandt or Caraveggio painting or any of the Dutch masters, and tell me light isn’t important. The pictures have to be true to the narrative, but I like to test the boundaries and see how far I can go.
  • The battle that we have to fight as cinematographers is to not let anybody treat us like we are consumers by using marketing techniques to push technology that’s not better than what we have. Good enough isn’t good enough. 24P is nowhere near the resolution of 35mm film, and if you put it side by side with anamorphic it’s off the charts. There’s not even a comparison. I don’t see why we should settle for that and I don’t see why the public should settle for it. I don’t understand why we would use an inferior product to capture our images, when we want to see all the nuances and into the darkest details. I want to push the envelope. I don’t think we have the power to fight this battle alone. The technology vendors have enough power and money to influence our art form. We need to get the directors on our side, because they have the clout.

Walter Pfister Important Facts

  • Caught the film bug after seeing Shamus (1973) with Burt Reynolds being shot on location in his New York neighborhood when he was just a 10-year-old boy.
  • Graduated from the AFI Cinematography program in 1989 where he befriended cinematographers Janusz Kaminski, Mauro Fiore and Phedon Papamichael. All four friends apprenticed together on various low budget Roger Corman films early in their careers.
  • Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 2002, and the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) since 2011.
  • As of 2013, he is the only cinematographer that has worked with Director Christopher Nolan since and including “Memento” (2000).
  • Grandfather was the city editor of a newspaper in Wisconsin.
  • The Batman Begins (2005) video game includes a character who does not appear in the film named “Walter Pfister”. This character was voiced by the real-life Pfister.

Walter Pfister Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
The Dark Knight Rises 2012 director of photography Cinematographer
Paul McCartney: My Valentine 2012 Video short Cinematographer
Marley 2012 Documentary Cinematographer
Moneyball 2011 director of photography Cinematographer
Inception 2010 director of photography Cinematographer
The Dark Knight 2008 director of photography Cinematographer
The Prestige 2006 director of photography Cinematographer
Slow Burn 2005 director of photography Cinematographer
Batman Begins 2005 director of photography Cinematographer
The Italian Job 2003 director of photography Cinematographer
Laurel Canyon 2002 Cinematographer
Insomnia 2002 director of photography Cinematographer
Rustin 2001 Cinematographer
Sanctuary 2001 TV Movie Cinematographer
Scotland, Pa. 2001 Cinematographer
Memento 2000 director of photography Cinematographer
Sharing the Secret 2000 TV Movie director of photography Cinematographer
The Hi-Line 1999 Cinematographer
Breakfast with Einstein 1998 TV Movie Cinematographer
Rhapsody in Bloom 1998 TV Movie Cinematographer
A Kid in Aladdin’s Palace 1997 Video director of photography – as Walter Pfister Cinematographer
Frontline 1995 TV Series documentary 1 episode Cinematographer
The Granny 1995 Video Cinematographer
The Last Laugh 1994 Short Cinematographer
Stranger by Night 1994 Video Cinematographer
Secret Games 3 1994 Cinematographer
Animal Instincts II 1994 Video Cinematographer
Object of Obsession 1994 Cinematographer
Mirror Images II 1993 Video Cinematographer
Amityville: A New Generation 1993 Video director of photography Cinematographer
Stepmonster 1993 Video Cinematographer
Inside Out IV 1992 Video Cinematographer
Animal Instincts 1992 Video Cinematographer
Inside Out III 1992 Video Cinematographer
Night Rhythms 1992 Video Cinematographer
Sketch Artist 1992 TV Movie Cinematographer
Inside Out II 1992 Video Cinematographer
Secret Games 1992 Video Cinematographer
Lower Level 1991 Video Cinematographer
Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire 1991 TV Movie documentary Cinematographer
Inside Out 1991 Video Cinematographer
The Unborn 1991 Cinematographer
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy 2013 Video documentary videographer Camera Department
The Dark Knight Rises 2012 camera operator: “a” camera – uncredited Camera Department
Marley 2012 Documentary additional photographer Camera Department
Insomnia 2002 camera operator: “a” camera – uncredited Camera Department
Mexico City 2000 second unit camera operator Camera Department
The Million Dollar Hotel 2000 additional photographer Camera Department
Stuart Little 1999 camera operator: “a” camera, second unit Camera Department
Instinct 1999 additional camera operator Camera Department
V.I.P. 1998-1999 TV Series camera operator – 6 episodes Camera Department
Glory, Glory 1998 TV Movie camera operator Camera Department
Willie Nelson at the Teatro 1998 Documentary camera operator: “b” camera Camera Department
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! 1998 Video director of photography: second unit Camera Department
Mousehunt 1997 additional director of photography: second unit – uncredited / camera operator Camera Department
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 1997 additional photographer Camera Department
The Cherokee Kid 1996 TV Movie camera operator Camera Department
Phenomenon 1996 camera operator Camera Department
Unstrung Heroes 1995 camera operator Camera Department
White Dwarf 1995 TV Movie camera operator Camera Department
While You Were Sleeping 1995 camera operator – as Walter Pfister Camera Department
Past Tense 1994 TV Movie camera operator Camera Department
Wild Palms 1993 TV Mini-Series camera operator – 5 episodes Camera Department
Sketch Artist 1992 TV Movie camera operator Camera Department
Leather Jackets 1992 director of photography: second unit Camera Department
The Perfect Bride 1991 TV Movie assistant camera Camera Department
Prayer of the Rollerboys 1990 additional camera Camera Department
Slumber Party Massacre III 1990 director of photography: second unit Camera Department
Body Chemistry 1990 director of photography: second unit Camera Department
Streets 1990 additional director of photography / gaffer Camera Department
After Midnight 1989 grip – as Walter Pfister Camera Department
Tanner ’88 1988 TV Mini-Series camera operator: second unit Camera Department
The Tick 2016 TV Series 1 episode Director
Flaked 2016 TV Series 4 episodes Director
Transcendence 2014/I Director
Batman Begins 2005 Video Game Walter Pfister (voice) Actor
The Tick 2016 TV Series executive producer Producer
Turbo 2013 visual consultant Miscellaneous
Disrespecting Miss Wednesday 2015 Short special thanks Thanks
The MisInventions of Milo Weatherby 2009 Short special thanks Thanks
Batman: The Journey Begins 2005 Video documentary short additional thanks Thanks
Lennon or McCartney 2014 Documentary short Himself Self
Side by Side Extra: Volume Two 2014 Documentary Himself Self
Advanced Filmmaking 2014 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Transcendence: Guarding the Threat 2014 Video short Himself Self
What Is ‘Transcendence’? 2014 Video short Himself Self
Made in Hollywood 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Last Call with Carson Daly 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Ending the Knight 2012 Video documentary Himself Self
Side by Side 2012 Documentary Himself Self
MSN Exclusives 2012 TV Series Himself (2014) Self
Moneyball: Playing the Game 2012 Video documentary short Himself Self
Made in Hollywood 2011 Documentary Himself Self
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards 2011 TV Special Himself – Winner: Best Cinematography Self
HBO First Look 2008-2010 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The 81st Annual Academy Awards 2009 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Best Cinematography Self
Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene 2008 Video documentary Himself Self
The Director’s Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan 2007 Video documentary short Himself Self
Cinematographer Style 2006 Documentary Himself Self
Batman: The Tumbler 2005 Video documentary short Himself – Director of Photography Self
Batman Begins: Path to Discovery 2005 Video documentary short Himself – Director of Photography Self
Gotham City Rises 2005 Video documentary short Himself – Director of Photography Self
Saving Gotham City 2005 Video documentary short Himself – Director of Photography Self
Pedal to the Metal: The Making of ‘The Italian Job’ 2003 Video short Himself Self
In the Fog: Cinematography and Production Design 2002 Video documentary short Himself Self
Anatomy of a Scene 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy 2013 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage

Walter Pfister Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2012 Hollywood Film Award Hollywood Film Awards Cinematographer of the Year The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Won
2012 Franklin J. Schaffner Award American Film Institute, USA Won
2011 Critics Choice Award Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2011 IOMA Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA) Best Cinematography (Miglior fotografia) Inception (2010) Won
2011 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Achievement in Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2011 ASC Award American Society of Cinematographers, USA Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Inception (2010) Won
2010 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Achievement in Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 Davis Award Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 FFCC Award Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 Hollywood Film Award Hollywood Film Awards Cinematographer of the Year Won
2010 HFCS Award Houston Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 Sierra Award Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 NTFCA Award North Texas Film Critics Association, US Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 SDFCS Award San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2010 WAFCA Award Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Won
2009 COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2009 Gold Derby Award Gold Derby Awards Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2009 OFCS Award Online Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2008 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2008 CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2008 DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2008 FFCC Award Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2008 SFFCC Award San Francisco Film Critics Circle Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Won
2005 NTFCA Award North Texas Film Critics Association, US Best Cinematography Batman Begins (2005) Won
2000 Moxie! Award Santa Monica Film Festival Best Cinematographer The Hi-Line (1999) Won
2012 Hollywood Film Award Hollywood Film Awards Cinematographer of the Year The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Nominated
2012 Franklin J. Schaffner Award American Film Institute, USA Nominated
2011 Critics Choice Award Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2011 IOMA Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA) Best Cinematography (Miglior fotografia) Inception (2010) Nominated
2011 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Achievement in Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2011 ASC Award American Society of Cinematographers, USA Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Achievement in Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 Davis Award Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 FFCC Award Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 Hollywood Film Award Hollywood Film Awards Cinematographer of the Year Nominated
2010 HFCS Award Houston Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 Sierra Award Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 NTFCA Award North Texas Film Critics Association, US Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 SDFCS Award San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2010 WAFCA Award Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography Inception (2010) Nominated
2009 COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2009 Gold Derby Award Gold Derby Awards Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2009 OFCS Award Online Film Critics Society Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2008 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2008 CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2008 DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2008 FFCC Award Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2008 SFFCC Award San Francisco Film Critics Circle Best Cinematography The Dark Knight (2008) Nominated
2005 NTFCA Award North Texas Film Critics Association, US Best Cinematography Batman Begins (2005) Nominated
2000 Moxie! Award Santa Monica Film Festival Best Cinematographer The Hi-Line (1999) Nominated