About
Originally from Poland, Bart Sienkiewicz is an Emmy-nominated Director of Photography based in London, working internationally on feature films, television, and commercials in a variety of genres. Focused on bringing the Director’s vision to life, Bart blends creativity and technical expertise to craft a distinctive visual style that elevates the narrative, while fostering close collaboration with the creative team. With over 15 years as a DoP, he has worked on studio, virtual production, and location shoots with filmmakers and crews worldwide.
Bart’s feature films have screened theatrically and on streaming platforms inc. Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video. His credits include the Amblin-style sci-fi drama Dark Encounter (Dir. Carl Strathie, FrightFest, Film4, Prime Video); 1970s British coming-of-age comedy The Bromley Boys (Dir. Steve Kelly, Wembley Stadium, UK theatrical release, Netflix); and space thriller Solis (Dir. Carl Strathie, Edinburgh IFF, US limited theatrical, Netflix). His work has also been featured at festivals inc. SXSW, Sitges, Strasbourg, London Independent, Filmquest, Celluloid Screams and others.
In television, Bart photographed the original series Immortality (Dir. Nick Parish, Blackpills US). In 2024, he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work on Comedy Central’s Special Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse: Moscow Tools.
Bart’s collaborations with acclaimed artist Shezad Dawood, art films Piercing Brightness, Towards The Possible Film, and Leviathan series, exhibited at galleries and festivals internationally inc. Venice Biennale, Art Dubai and Guggenheim NYC.
In between narrative projects, Bart shot commercials and branded content for clients such as Adidas, Sainsbury’s Argos, Carphone Warehouse, Minecraft, PayPal, Yonex, Guinness, Avon, Ballantine’s, Barclays and others.
A member of the Polish Society of Cinematographers (PSC) and BAFTA Connect, Bart is represented by the Screen Talent Agency and holds UK Residency, an EU Passport, and a US iVisa.
Testimonials
"I approached Bart because of his strikingly visual cinematography, utilising light and colour to create the richest and most beautiful cinematic imagery, which was precisely what we were looking for when it concerned our feature film. Bart works on an extremely high, professional level, living and breathing the project he is working on at that time. We were amazed by his commitment and dedication, a true master of his craft who is incredibly easy to communicate with and delivers the shots required on time and to the greatest standard. I'm very eager to work with him again."
Carl Strathie - Director “Solis” & “Dark Encounter”
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“Bart is an outstanding DP who achieves amazing results whatever the circumstances. He's a pleasure to work with, always getting stand out images that tell powerful stories. When you go into a long shoot, he's just the guy to realise your creativity.”
Steve M Kelly - Director “The Bromley Boys”
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“Working with Bart on Piercing Brightness really helped me up the ambition and cinematic texture of my new feature film. As the film was intended to mix styles from both experimental cinema and more mainstream film, we were able to use lighting effects and his very talented eye to create some astounding set-pieces, working effectively with both Digital and Super 16mm film. A very talented, hard-working, open and good-humoured Director of Photography.”
Shezad Dawood - Director “Piercing Brightness”, "Towards The Possible" & "Leviathan"
