Erik Messerschmidt
Portland, Maine, USA

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.

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Verano ’78 (2024)
Director of Photography
Ferrari (2023)
Director of Photography
The Killer (2023)
Director of Photography
Devotion (2022)
Director of Photography
Mank (2020)
Director of Photography
Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
Second Unit Director of Photography
Tomorrowland (2015)
Gaffer
Gone Girl (2014)
Chief Lighting Technician
Not Forgotten (2009)
Gaffer
Scarecrow Slayer (2003)
Gaffer
Magic Rock (2001)
Best Boy Electric