Paul Mortlock

Paul Mortlock GBCT is an award winning Director of Photography based in Manchester, renowned for his striking visual work across narrative film, high end commercials, and music videos. His portfolio includes feature films such as Departures and Chatlines, both distributed internationally for theatrical, alongside notable HBO productions like Sons of Ecstasy and Tates.

Other notable drama work is as 2nd unit DoP on ‘Army of Shadows’ and ‘Ridley’ With a career spanning collaborations with top-tier directors and major global brands like Lego, Adobe, and McLaren, Paul has cemented his reputation as one of the UK’s most versatile cinematographers.

In addition to commercial and feature success, Paul is known for his work on short films and cinematic music videos. His work on acclaimed shorts like Housewarming (which triumphed at Raindance) and How to Wash a Body, How to Clean a Soul (starring Ralph Ineson and winning multiple festival awards) highlights his commitment to short form. Furthermore, his dynamic camera work on music promos for prominent acts such as Yard Act, Inhaler, and Tom Grennan showcases his ability to blend storytelling with striking imagery.