Mike Staniforth
Director of Photography
With an interest in Renaissance and 18th century Art, a degree in film, and a very practical background in shorts and commercials, Mike’s a very different proposition to most DoPs and his work on a number of drama as well as documentary features has generated multiple awards. With bases in London and Manchester, he is available to work worldwide.
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ALL OR NOTHING: MANCHESTER CITY
Director of Photography
"I can safely say that Mike is one of the most dedicated and creative cinematographers I have worked with. His ability to bring to life our vision for the film, regardless of the location and budgetary challenges, was second to none."
Keith Farrell - Director - Moment of Grace
Selected credits
date | production | director / production company |
television: |
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| 2022 | THE FULL MONTY (Additional DOP) | Andrew Chaplin, Catherine Morshead / Little Island Productions |
| 2021 | RED ROSE (Additional DOP) | Lisa Siwe / Eleven Film for Netflix and BBC 3 |
| 2020 | FERNANDO | Juame Garcia, Arnau Monras / Amazon Prime |
| 2018 | ALL OR NOTHING: MANCHESTER CITY | Manuel Huerga / Amazon Prime |
Nominated: Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary - Sports Emmy Awards 2019 |
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features: |
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| 2021 | MOMENT OF GRACE | Keith Farrell / Old Hall Films |
| 2017 | IN ANOTHER LIFE | Jason Wingard / Wingarm |
Winner: Best UK Feature - Raindance Film Festival 2017 |
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Winner: The Discovery Award - BIFA 2017 |
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shorts: |
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| 2022 | HERD IMMUNITY | Rosie May Bird Smith / Havas Studios, Papaya Films |
| 2021 | CIRCUIT | Keith Farrell / OldHall Films |
| 2021 | THE WILD'S | Greig Johnson / Sea and Sky Pictures, BFI |
| 2021 | FAMILIAR | David J. Ellison / Singularity Pictures |
| 2019 | THE ROAD TO GEHENNA | Michael Keogh / Mikhael |
Winner: Best Short Film Cinematography - Canadian Cinematography Awards 2020 |
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Winner: Best Drama - Canadian Cinematography Awards 2020 |
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Winner: Best Cinematographer - European Cinematography Awards 2020 |
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Winner: Best Cinematography of a Short Film - Los Angeles Cinematography Awards 2020 |
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| 2019 | UNDERWATER | Michael Keogh / Sky Arts |
Winner: Best Global Short Matters Of The Mind - Savannah Film Festival 2019 |
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| 2019 | THE FARMHOUSE | Garreth Carter / ZAK |
| 2019 | BEFORE HE | Thom Petty / Lost Northerner |
| 2018 | PLEASE DON'T DIE | James Campbell / Eighties Doubt |
| 2018 | VOTE DEBRA GRAY | Paul McDonahue / Social Fantasy |
| 2016 | JACK PEACE | Harry Sheriff |
| 2016 | DEATH OF AN ACTOR | Harry Sheriff |
| 2016 | MAKING OF | Harry Sheriff |
| 2016 | RIPPER | James Campbell / Eighties Doubt |
| 2016 | THE MUSIC FACTOR | Chris Ridgeway |
| 2016 | PIECES | Dan Sunley / Cappuccino Studios |
| 2015 | THIS IS I: REMEMBER ME | Jack Smallwood / Neath Films |
| 2014 | BOURNE SEPTUAGENARIAN | Jason Wingard / Wingarm |
commercials clients include: |
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The Gate Films, Adidas, New Balance, Amazon, Mainline, ARLA, Puma, JBL, Bentley, MCFC, UOL |
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