About
André Szankowski AIP - AFC
Director of Photography
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1803905
AFC http://www.afcinema.com/_Andre-Szankowski
Born in São Paulo- Brazil, April 30, 1979
Education:
1984 - 1986 – São Paulo - Brazil: Mackenzie American School
1986 – 1987 – New York – USA: Yonkers Public School 13
1987 – 1989 – London – U.K: Colville School
1989 – 1996 – Paris – France: École de Chamigny,College Les Glacis and Lycée Jean Villar
1996 – 1999 – Lisbon – Portugal : EPI( 12th year) Professional Image School
Languages:
Fluent Portuguese, French and English
Feature Film Director of Photography:
- “Going To Brazil”/ dir. Patrick Mille / Moonshaker II/Chapter 2 / Nexus Factory / Umedia
- “Grey and Black” / dir. Luis Filipe Rocha / Fado Filmes / Lanterna Mágica
- “Cosmos” / dir. Andrzej Zulawski / Leopardo Filmes / Alfama Films
- “Wastelands” / dir. Miriam Heard / Forastero / Echo Art Films / Paprika Film / Don Quijote Films
- “Casanova Variations” / dir. Michael Sturminger / Alfama Films / Amour Fou Filmproduktion / X-Filme Creative Pool / Leopardo Filmes / Ulrich Seidl Fil Produktion Gmbh
- “ Obssesive Rythms “ / dir. Fanny Ardant / Alfama Films / Canal+ / France Television / France 3 Cinema / CNC / Leopardo Filmes
- “RPG” / David Rebordão / MGN Filmes
- “La Cage Dorée” / dir. Ruben Alves / Zazi Films / Pathé / TF1 Films Production / TF1 / Canal + / Ciné+
- “Lines of Wellington” / dir. Valeria Sarmiento / Alfama Fims / Clap Films / France 3 Cinema
- “Demain?” / dir. Christine Laurent / MACT Productions / O Som e a Fúria
- “Mysteries of Lisbon” / dir. Raul Ruiz / Clap Filmes / ARTE France / Alfama
-“The LoveBirds” / dir. Bruno de Almeida / BA Filmes / Arco Filmes
- “ Sea of Stars” / dir. Diamantino Ferreira / Signature Productions / Pepsi-ColaCompany
TV films director of photography:
- “Under the Bed” (TV Movie )/ dir.Bruno Neil / Madragoa Filmes /Clap Filmes / RTP1
-“Just By Chance” (Tv Movie) / dir. Rita Nunes / Madragoa Filmes/Clap Filmes/ RTP1
TV Series
“Crime Time” / Dir. Julien Trousselier / Canal+ / Studio+/22H22/Gullane
“Terapia” ( In Therapy ) / Dir. Patricia Sequeira / RTP 1 / SP Filmes
“Um Poema por Semana” / Dir. Paulo Braga / RTP1
Short films Director of Photography:
“Bridge in California”/dir. Pedro Amorim/ Ukbar Filmes
“Dust” / dir. Afonso Pimentel / Nucleo Casulo
“At Sea” / Ana Rocha / London Film School
“The Happiest day of my life” / dir. Adriano Luz / Filmes do Tejo
“Shadows” / dir. Nuno Dias / Nuno Dias
“Mateus” / dir. Augusto Fraga / LG / Krypton
“Zoo” / dir. Mrgarida Leitão / Ukbar Filmes /ICA
“Constança” / dir. José de Castro / José de Castro
“Ensinamentos para Vida Adulta” / dir. Ernesto Bacalhau / Garage Films
“The Game”/dir. Julio Alves / Clap Filmes
“Mister X”/ dir. Gonçalo Galvão Teles / Fado Filmes
“Dia Triunfal” / dir. Rita Nunes / Clap Filmes
“Kiss Me” / dir. Aurélio Vasques / Utopia Filmes
“Antes de Amanhã” / Gonçalo Galvão Teles / Fado Filmes
“The End “ / dir. Victor Candeias / Mediterranea Filmes
“Uma Noite ao Acaso”/dir. Victor Candeias / Mediterranea Filmes
“Cronica Feminina” / dir. Gonçalo Luz / Luba Filmes / ICA
“Quando Sol Toca na Lua” / dir. Pedro Palma / Take 2000/ICA
Commercials Director of Photography
Director of photography in more than 300 advertising spots since 1998 with directors : Algusto Fraga ,João Nuno Pinto, Diamantino Ferreira, Miguel Gaudencio ,João Maia,José Pedro Sousa, Paulo Carboila, Gideon Nel , Rita Nunes, Alexandre Montenegro, Bruno Neil, Paulo Costa Pinto, Sérgio Henriques, Paulo Henriques , Bruno Pinhal, Salomão Figueiredo,Joana Areal and international ones filmed in Portugal or abroad with Julien Tresoulier,Justin Clarenbeck,Conkerco(Academy Films),Pat Holden, Basil Schelegel in France, Spain, Czech Republic, Moroccos,Ukraine, (i.g. Vodafone, Optimus, Pt, Nike, Super Bock, MTV, Sapo, Amnesty International, APAV, Fundação de Cardiologia, Sagres, TMN, Mercedes, Smart, Daewoo,Toyota, Continente, Jumbo, Cable TV, Galp, Danone, Nestlé, Adagio,Ikea)
Member of AIP- Associação de Imagem Portuguesa (Portuguese Cinematographers Association) and IMAGO.
Member of AFC – French Cinematographers Association
Awards
“Best Cinematography” 1999 TMN Music Video Awards for The Gift “Ok!Do you want Something Simple?”
Nominated for “Best Cinematography “ 2000 TMN Music Video Awards with Sara Tavares “Nha Cre Tcheu”
Nominated for “Best Cinematography “ 2001 TMN Music Video Awards for The Gift “Waterskin”
“Best Technical Innovation “ 2003 at Clube de Creativos de Portugal
(Portugal Creative’s Club ) with GALP Commercial
Nominated for “Best Cinematography “ 2003 at Clube de Creativos de Portugal
(Portugal Creative’s Club ) with “Vaqueiro Evolução”
“Best Technical Innovation “ 2003 at Clube de Creativos de Portugal
(Portugal Creative’s Club ) with “Vaqueiro Evolução”
Nominated for “Best Cinematography “ 2004 at Clube de Creativos de Portugal
(Portugal Creative’s Club ) with Suber Bock Green “Angels”
“Best Portuguese Film” 2002 at Algarve International Film Festival with “Cronica Feminina “ short Film
“Prix Europa Special” 2004 at Prix Europa with “Só Por Acaso” (Just by Chance ) TV Movie
“Don Quijote Award” 2005 Evora International Short Film Festival with “Uma Noite ao Acaso”
“ Best Portuguese Short Film” 2006 at Evora International Short Film Festival with “Uma Noite ao Acaso”
“Film Award” 2008 Caminhos do Cinema Portugues with “Antes de Amanhã”
“Grand Prize” 2008 Ovar Video with “Antes de Amanhã”
“Director’s week special jury award “ 2008 at Fantasporto with “The Lovebirds”
“Carlos Velo Award” 2008 at Ourense Independent Film Festival with “The Lovebirds”
“Don Quijote Award” 2010 Caminhos do Cinema Portugues with “Senhor X”
“Best Film” Athens Panorama of European Cinema 2011 with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
“CinEuphoria Top ten of the year” 2011 at Cineuphoria with “Mysteries Of Lisbon”
“Golden Globe” 2011 at Golden Globes Portugal with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
Nominated “Best film” at Indiewire Critics Poll 2011 with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
2nd Place “Best Cinematography” 2012 at International Cinephile Society Awards with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
“Foreing Language Film of the Year” 2012 at London Critics Circle Film Awards with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
“Best Film” Prix Louis Delluc 2010 with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
“Silver Seashell “ 2010 San Sebastien Film Festival with “Mysteries Of Lisbon”
“Best Motion Picture, Foreing Language Film” 2011 at Satellite Awards with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
Official Selection New York Film Festival , “Mysteries of Lisbon”
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival , “Mysteries of Lisbon”
“Critics Award” 2010 at São Paulo International Film Festival with “Mysteries of Lisbon”
“CinEuphoria Top ten of the year” 2012 at Cineuphoria with “Shadows”
“CinEuphoria Top ten of the year” 2013 at Cineuphoria with “Ensinamento para vida Adulta”
Nominated “Best Cinematography” 2013 at CinEuphoria with “Ensinamento para vida Adulta”
Nominated “Best Cinematography” 2013 at CinEuphoria Awards with “Lines Of Wellington”
“CinEuphoria Top ten of the year” 2013 at Cineuphoria with “Lines Of Wellington”
Nominated “Best Cinematography” 2013 at Sophia Awards with “Lines Of Wellington”
Nominated ”Golden Lion” 2012 at Venice Film festival with “Lines of Wellington”
Official Selection New York Film Festival , “Lines Of Wellington”
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival , “Lines Of Wellington”
“Audience Award” 2013 at Alpe d’Huez International Comedy Film Festival with “La Cage Dorée”
Nominated “Best First Film” 2014 at the Césars with “La Cage Dorée”
“Audience Award” 2014 at European Film Awards with “La Cage Dorée”
Nominated “Best Feature Film” 2013 at São Paulo Film Festival with “La Cage Dorée”
Nominated “Best Cinematography” 2015 at the Sophia Awards with “Cadences Obstinées”
Nominated “Best Film” 2014 at San Sebastián International Film Festival with “Casanova Variations”
“Best Director” 2015 at Locarno International Film Festival with “Cosmos”
Nominated “Best Cinematography” 2015 at Sophia Awards with “Cosmos”
“Best Film - Audience Award” 2015 at Caminhos do Cinema Português with “Grey and Black”
“Best Director” 2015 at Figueira da Foz International Film Festival with “Grey and Black”
“Best Cinematography” 2015 at Figueira da Foz International Film Festival with “Grey and Black”
Nominated “Grand Prix des Ameriques “ 2015 at Montreal World Film Festival with “Grey and Black”
“Best Director” 2015 at Premios Aquila with Grey and Black
Other activities and interests:
Diving (Rescue Diver)
Still Photography
Underwater photography