About
Erik Messerschmidt
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2021 | The Magic of the Movies: Behind the Scenes of David Fincher's Mank | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
Camera |
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| 2024 | Verano ’78 | Camera | Director of Photography | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | Ferrari | Camera | Director of Photography | 62 Fair |
| 2023 | The Killer | Camera | Director of Photography | 64 Fair |
| 2022 | Devotion | Camera | Director of Photography | 66 Fair |
| 2021 | The Me You Can't See | Camera | Director of Photography | 69 Fair |
| 2020 | Mank | Camera | Director of Photography | 64 Fair |
| 2018 | Sicario: Day of the Soldado | Camera | Second Unit Director of Photography | 67 Fair |
| 2017 | MINDHUNTER | Camera | Director of Photography | 80 Very good |
| 2009 | In a Dream | Camera | Director of Photography | 58 Average |
Lighting |
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| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Lighting | Gaffer | 62 Fair |
| 2014 | Gone Girl | Lighting | Chief Lighting Technician | 78 Good |
| 2009 | Not Forgotten | Lighting | Gaffer | 57 Average |
| 2003 | Scarecrow Slayer | Lighting | Gaffer | 57 Average |
| 2001 | Magic Rock | Lighting | Best Boy Electric | 58 Average |