In the history of cinema, Seamus McGarvey is one of the names that keeps returning.
The record lists Seamus McGarvey as Irish cinematographer.
Seamus McGarvey was born at Armagh in 1967. His recorded nationality is United Kingdom. He trained at St. Patrick's Grammar School, Armagh and University of Westminster.
By this period cinema was global and fragmented: independent finance, festival circuits and television drama competing for the same talent.
The record gives his roles in the industry as cinematographer and film director.
Cinema keeps its people visible long after the industry that produced them has changed shape.
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography and Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
That the work was made from United Kingdom shaped it: national industries differ in what they finance, who they cast and which audiences they can reach.
Seamus McGarvey is still working, and the shape of the career is not yet settled.
Achievements
- Worked as cinematographer and film director
