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Michael Slovis Biography

Birth Name:Michael Slovis

Birth Place:Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

Profession Cinematographer, Director, Camera department, Producer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

Was invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers in 2010
An entry in the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival won him admission to the Rochester Institute of Technology and he later studied cinematography at New York University
Got his start as a gaffer for films, television and commercials and began his cinematography career on the film "Party Girl" in 1995
First became interested in photography as a teenager
Quote: "There is a feeling of intentionality when you shoot film ․․․ For 'Breaking Bad,' it's all about that methodical, intentional feel, and that texture is very important․ A filmmaker wanted you to see what we're showing you now, right or wrong․"
Best known as the cinematographer of "Breaking Bad" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation․"

2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: winner
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Cinematography in a Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Cinematography in a Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Drama Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Cinematography in a Series: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Freedom of Expression - Honorary Award: winner