ERIK MESSERSCHMIDT

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

Production

Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
2023·
Ferrari
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
2022·
Devotion
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
2020·
Mank
Director of Photography
Second Unit Director of Photography
Director of Photography, Additional Director of Photography
Gaffer
2014·
Fargo
Director of Photography
2014·
Gone Girl
Chief Lighting Technician
Gaffer
Director of Photography
Gaffer
Best Boy Electric