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ABOUT
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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.

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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

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