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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.
- American
- Emerson College
- Cinematographer
- October 23, 1980 (age 42), Portland, Maine, U.S.
1 Video. 7 Photos. Erik Messerschmidt was born on 23 October 1980 in Portland, Maine, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for Mank (2020), The Killer (2023) and Ferrari (2023). More at IMDbPro. Contact info. Agent info. Resume. Born October 23, 1980. Add to list. Won 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 38 nominations total. Photos 7. Known for. Mank. 6.8.
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Apr 25, 2021 · ‘Mank’ Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt Thanks Netflix Pic’s “Extraordinary Crew” As He Accepts First Oscar. By Matt Grobar. April 25, 2021 7:30pm. At the 93rd Academy Awards, Mank ‘s Erik...
Dec 8, 2020 · ‘Mank’ Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt on Recreating 1930s Hollywood with David Fincher. By Adam Chitwood. Published Dec 8, 2020. The DP sheds light on why they didn't shoot on film,...
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Overview. Born. October 23, 1980 · Portland, Maine, USA. Mini Bio. Erik Messerschmidt was born on October 23, 1980 in Portland, Maine, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for Mank (2020), The Killer (2023) and Ferrari (2023). Trivia. Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 2020. Graduated from Emerson College in 2002. Quotes.
Apr 23, 2021 · Daron James. Apr 23, 2021. Heading into Oscar weekend, Mank cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, a first-time nominee and ASC winner, is already deep into his next project. The Emerson College grad earned his chops as a best boy and gaffer before moving into cinematography full-time.
Nov 19, 2020 · Nov 19, 2020 10:15am PT. ‘Mank’ DP Erik Messerschmidt on How He Added Luster to B&W Images for David Fincher’s Tale of Hollywood’s Golden Age. By Jazz Tangcay. Courtesy of Netflix.
