Philip Bloom

For the past 20 years I have been following my passion as a career and it has taken me around the world to places I have felt privileged to have seen.

I have filmed, directed and edited short films, documentaries and much more from Clapham to Cambodia and in 2005 I was short listed for a BAFTA craft award for my series of short films for Sky News “If I were Prime Minister”

I consider myself as one of the new breed of cinematographers. Over the past 2 years I have embraced the 35mm film adaptor market, shooting on HD video but making it look close to 35mm film. I also have recently embraced the video DSLR cameras, in particular the Canon 5d Mk2. Please visit my 35mm shorts section to see just how beautiful they look. 

I bring a real passion, energy and dedication to your project no matter how big or small it is. I  will always deliver the absolute best that I can every single time.

I have an amazing collection of wonderful gear apart from the 35mm adaptors. A Sony XDCAM HD F350, 2 EX1s, HDV kit, DSR 450, dolly and track, comprehensive lighting and sound kit, Full HD editing both on the road and a proper suite and I also have a nice air freshener in the car, Vanilla I believe.

My recent work includes films for Discovery HD, Five, Living, Sky One and many more. I am also currently DoP on a feature documentary called “One Nightshift” for the award winning film maker Vanessa Vassar. Later in the year I will be DoP on some feature films.

I am also director of small but cool production company “Some Like It Shot Productions”

There is a also a wealth of information on my site for both the seasoned and junior film maker, as well as on my blog and forum. I hope you find it useful. We all need as much help as we can get to make it these days and I hope I can help.

Philip Bloom
JAN 2009