Brett Pawlak

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Born1982-10-25
BirthplaceCastaic, California, USA

Brett Pawlak

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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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Filmography

Acting (2)

2026
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Manas Self - Director of Photography

Production & Directing (39)

2026
Spider-Man: Brand New DayDirector of Photography
7.9
2026
He Bled NeonDirector of Photography
2022
A Jazzman's BluesDirector of Photography
7.4
2020
The 24thDirector of Photography
6.1
2019
Just MercyDirector of Photography
7.8
2018
Instant FamilyDirector of Photography
7.5
2018
Life ItselfDirector of Photography
7.2
2018
End of the LineDirector of Photography
5.2
2017
Unicorn StoreDirector of Photography
5.9
2017
The Glass CastleDirector of Photography
7.1
2017
MDMADirector of Photography
4.6
2017
It's Been Like a YearDirector of Photography
2016
All We HadDirector of Photography
5.5
2016
Max SteelDirector of Photography
5.5
2016
REMAdditional Director of Photography
4.0
2016
The MeddlerDirector of Photography
6.0
2015
The WannabeDirector of Photography
5.1
2015
We Are Your FriendsDirector of Photography
6.8
2015
MaggieSecond Unit Director of Photography
5.4
2014
GirlHouseAdditional Director of Photography
6.0
2014
HellionDirector of Photography
5.9
2013
Short Term 12Director of Photography
7.7
2013
The Final Moments of Karl BrantDirector of Photography
7.9
2013
I Am Not a HipsterDirector of Photography
5.9
2011
Pretty ToughDirector of Photography
7.0
2009
Poker RunFirst Assistant Camera
3.4
2009
Call BackCamera Operator
2.7
2008
Short Term 12Director of Photography
6.7
2008
WatercolorsBest Boy Grip
5.5
2008
WatercolorsDolly Grip
5.5
7.3
2007
RedrumGrip
1.5
2007
Days of DarknessSecond Unit Director of Photography
4.8
2007
5.4
2006
HollaGrip
5.0
2005
MarkingsAssistant Camera
8.0