Louie Schwartzberg

Cinematographer

Birthday February 21, 1950

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace New York

Age 74 years old

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About

Emmy nominated cinematographer, director, and producer known for his work on the Discovery Channel's Oceans of Air and the films Mysteries of the Unseen World and Wings of Life. He is a pioneer in 24/7 time-lapse filmmaking.

Before Fame

He is credited with transforming 35mm time-lapse photography into an arresting art form available in feature films. His work has influenced high-profile films such as E.T., Independence Day, Twister, Jerry Maguire, and American Beauty to name a few.

Trivia

He garnered honors and awards including Clio Awards for Best Environmental PSAs, a Truly Moving Picture Award from the Heartland Film Festival, and Best Film Inspiration at the Ocean Film Festival.

Family Life

He grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from UCLA Film School.

Associated With

His theatrical release of Wings of Life is narrated by Meryl Streep.