ERIK MESSERSCHMIDT

Erik Messerschmidt
Gender: Male
Known for: Camera
Birthday: October 23, 1980
Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, USA
Biography
Erik Messerschmidt, ASC (born October 23, 1980) is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with director David Fincher on the films Mank and The Killer(as director of photography) and Gone Girl (as gaffer) and on the Netflix series Mindhunter. He has also shot episodes of the TV series Fargo, Legion, and Raised by Wolves. His work has been nominated for an Emmy. In April 2021, he won the top ASC Award and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Mank.
Filmography
Starring
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Production
2026·
The Dog StarsDirector of Photography
2025·
Dope ThiefDirector of Photography
Director of Photography
2024·
Verano ’78Director of Photography
2023·
FerrariDirector of Photography
2023·
The KillerDirector of Photography
2022·
DevotionDirector of Photography
2021·
The Me You Can't SeeDirector of Photography
2020·
Raised by WolvesDirector of Photography
2020·
MankDirector of Photography
Second Unit Director of Photography
2017·
MINDHUNTERDirector of Photography, Additional Director of Photography
2015·
TomorrowlandGaffer
2014·
FargoDirector of Photography
2014·
Gone GirlChief Lighting Technician
2009·
Not ForgottenGaffer
2009·
In a DreamDirector of Photography
2003·
Scarecrow SlayerGaffer
2001·
Magic RockBest Boy Electric