Brett Pawlak

Born: 1982-10-25

Birthplace: Castaic, California, USA

Biography

Brett Pawlak is an American cinematographer known for his work on independent and mainstream films. A frequent collaborator of director Destin Daniel Cretton, he gained recognition for his cinematography on Short Term 12 (2013), where he used handheld camerawork and natural lighting to create a realistic aesthetic.

In 2016, he served as the cinematographer for the pilot episode of This Is Us, establishing the show's visual style. Pawlak later reunited with Cretton for Just Mercy (2019), which featured a character-driven cinematographic approach. In 2023, he was announced as the director of photography for Marvel Studios' Wonder Man.

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Known For

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
GirlHouse
Instant Family
Maggie
Just Mercy
We Are Your Friends
The Glass Castle
Max Steel
Short Term 12
Life Itself

Top Movie Credits

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Director of Photography
GirlHouse Additional Director of Photography
Instant Family Director of Photography
Maggie Second Unit Director of Photography
Just Mercy Director of Photography
We Are Your Friends Director of Photography
The Glass Castle Director of Photography
Max Steel Director of Photography
Short Term 12 Director of Photography
Life Itself Director of Photography