ABOUT


Paul Boulden is an award-winning Director of Cinematography, Lighting Artist and Cinematics Director whose work bridges the art of film and interactive storytelling in games.
​Based in Guildford, UK, Paul brings over two decades of experience in crafting visually rich, emotionally resonant narratives for some of the world’s most celebrated studios and franchises.
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With a strong background in lighting, cinematography and art direction, Paul has worked across many areas of visual storytelling in games, trailers and live-action projects. His award-winning work demonstrates a rare ability to balance artistry with technical accuracy, ensuring that every frame supports character, tension, and emotional truth.
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​​As the Director of Cinematography at Sony Firesprite, Paul leads the Lighting, Camera, and VFX teams to create genre-defining visuals for the latest project.​
SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE

FIRESPRITE - SONY
Director of Cinematography
November 2024 - Present
Associate Art Director
2022 - 2024
Lead Lighting Artist
2021 - 2022


CODEMASTERS - EA
Lead Lighting Artist
2020 - 2021
EDUCATION
LONDON FILM SCHOOL
Cinematography/Visual Storytelling/Directing Actors/Directors prep

PORTSMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Computer Visualisation - HND
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GUILDFORD COLLEGE
Art and design - AdvGNVQ
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Key Awards

SUPERMASSIVEGAMES
Lead Lighting Artist
2017-2020


ROCKSTEADY - WARNER BROS
Cinematic Director
2009 -2017
Lighting Lead/Cinematic Lead
2007 - 2009
Senior Environment Artist/Principle Lighting Artist
2007 - 2007

CLIMAX
Senior Environment/Lighting Artist
2006 - 2007


TRAVELLER TALES - WARNER BROS
Senior Environment Artist
2005 - 2006

SMALLSOFTWARE
Senior Artist/Animator
2001 - 2004


CRITERION SOFTWARE
3D Artist/Animator
2000 - 2001


BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS
Design Assistant/QA
1994 - 1996
Bafta Winner - Arkham Knight
2016 - Best British Game
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Bafta Winner - Arkham City
2012 - Best Action Game
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Bafta Winner - Arkham Asylum
2010 - Best Game
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Bafta Winner - Arkham Asylum
2010 - Best Gameplay
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