Janusz Kamiński

Acclaimed visual maestro, Janusz Kamiński, was born in 1959 in Ziębice, Poland and has been active in the film industry since the late 1980s. Known for his work in drama, war, and historical genres, he has lensed iconic films such as "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan," for which he won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography. Kamiński's signature style often features dramatic lighting, high contrast imagery, and a distinct visual aesthetic that has become synonymous with the films of Steven Spielberg, with whom he frequently collaborates. A profound storyteller, Janusz Kamiński paints with light, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary and evoking deep emotional responses from audiences worldwide.