Michael Slovis
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
- First became interested in photography as a teenager
- Got his start as a gaffer for films, television and commercials and began his cinematography career on the film "Party Girl" in 1995
- 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․"
Awards
- 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