ABOUT



Paul Boulden is an award-winning cinematics director and director of photography whose work bridges the art of film and the innovation of interactive storytelling. Based in Guildford, 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.
Currently working as the Director of Cinematography at Sony Firesprite, Paul leads the Camera, Lighting and VFX teams to create AAA narrative content and cinematics for the project. Paul continues to define the visual language of modern storytelling, combining the precision of traditional filmmaking with the dynamic interactivity and innovation of real-time storytelling.
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His award-winning work demonstrates a rare ability to balance artistry with technical mastery, ensuring that every frame supports character, tension, and emotional truth.
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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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
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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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