 In 2007, Burum returned to UCLA as the Kodak Cinematographer in Residence.Burum was nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases in 1988 and 1990 for his work on the films "The Untouchables" and "The War of the Roses", finally winning in 1993 for his work on "Hoffa".He was also nominated for an Academy Award for "Hoffa" but did not win.