About
Erik Messerschmidt, ASC (born October 23, 1980) is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with director David Fincher in Mindhunter (2017–2019), Mank (2020) and The Killer (2023). He won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Mank. In 2023, he collaborated with Michael Mann for the first time on Ferrari.
Filmography
The Batman: Part II2027 · Director of Photography
The Adventures of Cliff Booth2026 · Director of Photography
The Dog Stars2026 · Director of Photography
Bono: Stories of Surrender2025 · Director of Photography
Verano ’782024 · Director of Photography
Ferrari2023 · Director of Photography
The Killer2023 · Director of Photography
Devotion2022 · Director of Photography
Mank2020 · Director of Photography
The Empty Man2020 · Additional Photography
Sicario: Day of the Soldado2018 · Second Unit Director of Photography
Only the Brave2017 · Additional Photography
Tomorrowland2015 · Gaffer
Gone Girl2014 · Chief Lighting Technician
In a Dream2009 · Director of Photography
Not Forgotten2009 · Gaffer
Scarecrow Slayer2003 · Gaffer
Magic Rock2001 · Best Boy Electric