Paul Atkins
Camera · Director · Director of Photography · Writer
Active 1983–present
From Antarctica to the tropical Pacific, Paul Atkins, ASC has filmed the world's wildlife and cultures for National Geographic, Disney, the BBC including such acclaimed series as Planet Earth, for IMAX screens and feature films.
Filmography
Bride Hard (2025) — "C" Camera OperatorThe Revenant (2015) — Second Unit Cinematographer · Second Unit Director of PhotographyThe Tree of Life (2011) — Second Unit DirectorPoint Break (2015) — Camera OperatorMay December (2023) — "A" Camera OperatorKnight of Cups (2015) — Second Unit Director of PhotographyThe Life of Mammals (2002) — Director of PhotographyVoyage of Time: Life's Journey (2017) — Director of PhotographyVoyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016) — Director of PhotographyTrials of Life (1990) — Director of PhotographyNatural World (1983) — DirectorThe Trials of Life (1990) — Director of PhotographyWild Hawaii (2014) — Director of PhotographyIn the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams (1994) — Director of PhotographyGreat White Shark - The Silent Stalker (1995) — Producer · Cinematography · DirectorTsunami - Killer Wave (2005) — Director of PhotographyTyrannosaurus Azteca (2007) — Director of PhotographySharks vs. Dolphins: Blood Battle (2020) — DirectorThe Land Has Eyes (2004) — Director of PhotographyDolphins: The Wild Side (1999) — DirectorTides of War (2005) — Director of PhotographyNight Orchid (1997) — Director of PhotographyHeatstroke (2008) — Director of PhotographyNational Geographic: The Filmmakers (1999) — Director of Photography