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ABOUT
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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.

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.

​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

EDUCATION

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FIRESPRITE - SONY

Director of Cinematography 

November 2024 - Present

Associate Art Director

2022 - 2024

Lead Lighting Artist

2021 - 2022

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CODEMASTERS - EA

Lead Lighting Artist

2020 - 2021

LONDON FILM SCHOOL

Cinematography/Visual Storytelling/Directing Actors/Directors prep

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PORTSMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Computer Visualisation - HND

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GUILDFORD COLLEGE

Art and design - AdvGNVQ

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Key Awards

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SUPERMASSIVEGAMES

Lead Lighting Artist

2017-2020

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ROCKSTEADY - WARNER BROS

Cinematic Director

2009 -2017

Lighting Lead/Cinematic Lead

2007 - 2009

Senior Environment Artist/Principle Lighting Artist

2007 - 2007

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CLIMAX

Senior Environment/Lighting Artist

2006 - 2007

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TRAVELLER TALES - WARNER BROS

Senior Environment Artist

2005 - 2006

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SMALLSOFTWARE

Senior Artist/Animator

2001 - 2004

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CRITERION SOFTWARE

3D Artist/Animator

2000 - 2001

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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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