
Brett Pawlak
American cinematographer
- Age
- 44years old
- Born
- 25 October 1982Castaic, California
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 2007–2026
Known for
About Brett Pawlak
Brett Pawlak is an American cinematographer. They were born on 25 October 1982 in Castaic, California. Their career spans 12 titles, among them Instant Family (2018), Short Term 12 (2013) and Maggie (2014).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Brett Pawlak is Days of Darkness (2007); in all, 12 films over 19 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Instant Family (2018), with 10 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 9 titles. The person they have worked with most is Brie Larson, on 4 films, among them Short Term 12 and Just Mercy.
Latest work
Full filmography (12)- 2026
- 2020
- 2017
- 2018
- 2018
Life Itself
Cinematographer
- 2017
- 2015
- 2015
Where to watch Brett Pawlak
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2018
- 2014
- 2013
- 2020
- 2015
- 2026
- 2016
- 2017
Availability checked on 2 November 2026.
The best Brett Pawlak films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Short Term 12 2013
- Just Mercy 2020
- Instant Family 2018
- Maggie 2014
Has worked with
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Brie Larson 4 films together Short Term 12, Just Mercy and 2 more
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Destin Daniel Cretton 4 films together Short Term 12, Just Mercy and 2 more
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Samuel L. Jackson 2 films together Life Itself and Unicorn Store
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Joan Cusack 2 films together Instant Family and Unicorn Store
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Naomi Watts 2 films together Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Glass Castle
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Rose Byrne 2 films together Instant Family and The Meddler
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Jon Bernthal 2 films together We Are Your Friends and Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Gil Netter 2 films together Just Mercy and The Glass Castle
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Andrew Lanham 2 films together Just Mercy and The Glass Castle
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Sadie Sink 2 films together Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Glass Castle
Questions about Brett Pawlak
How old is Brett Pawlak?
Brett Pawlak is 44 years old: born on 25 October 1982 in Castaic, California.
What are the best Brett Pawlak films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Brett Pawlak films are Short Term 12 (2013, 8.1), Just Mercy (2020, 7.8) and Instant Family (2018, 7.2).
How many films and TV shows has Brett Pawlak been in?
MovieNCo lists 12 films for Brett Pawlak, from Days of Darkness (2007) to Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
What is Brett Pawlak's star sign?
Brett Pawlak is a Scorpio: born on 25 October.
Page reviewed on 4 August 2026.










