Henrik A. Meyer found himself drawn to the camera at the age of 10 when he first started taking pictures, which turned into a lifelong passion for photography. Mr. Meyer took his first cinematography course at age 21, and he loved it so much that he moved to the USA in 1996, where he worked at Panavision LA and completed further cinematography courses. In 2010, he graduated from film school in New York City and received a diploma in Cinematography.
Mr. Meyer has collaborated closely with some of the most talented, award-winning cinematographers and directors in Denmark. In over 15 years as a 1st AC, he has worked on three International Emmy® Award-winning series, including UNIT 1 and FORSVAR with acclaimed director Niels Arden Oplev (director of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, Swedish version). His extensive experience as a 1st AC allowed him to learn many skills that he holds today as a director of photography.
Mr. Meyer's career as a cinematographer has encompassed narrative features, shorts, documentaries, music videos and commercials. MEDICINE MEN won 4 awards of excellence. Mr. Meyer directed and produced his own short film THE BLUE CAR, which was an official selection at the Oxford Film Festival and DC Shorts Film Festival. He is also an accomplished still photographer. He has traveled around the globe to 36 countries and won awards for his travel photography.
Status: Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder
Henrik A. Meyers Photographer website (English): www.picturelagoon.com
Recommendation letters
JULI S. KOBAYASHI “ONE PAST”
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to be writing this letter of recommendation for Mr. Henrik A. Meyer, Director of Photography, who shot my narrative short, ONE PAST (shot in May 2013 on the RED Epic).
Mr. Meyer is an exceptionally talented and unique artist who was an absolute dream to work with. He is 150% reliable, patient, humble, considerate, resourceful, incredibly hardworking, and stays positive and amiable no matter what happens. He is also an excellent communicator and troubleshooter with a wonderfully charming sense of humor, which makes him delightful to be around.
Henrik’s sensible and organized methodology that allowed plenty of room for artistic freedom was a great way to work, and we fell into sync almost instantly as if we had been working together for years. He has a natural gift for translating the story and themes into beautiful shots while remaining loyal to the director’s vision. He also had tons of fantastic ideas drawing upon his extensive technical knowledge, such as using his homemade lights, which boosted the production value far beyond what I thought possible within our limited budget.
On set, Mr. Meyer was a consummate professional all around, which was especially a blessing during inevitable setbacks during production. His ability to spin on a dime while staying calm was instrumental to finding great solutions on the fly. Furthermore, Henrik efficiently managed his camera and grip & electric crew while maintaining a very friendly and easy atmosphere, which trickled down to creating a great energy for the entire set. He quickly garnered the respect of the cast as well. Celiné Justice, my co-producer and co-writer who played the lead role in ONE PAST, said she felt so safe doing very raw and emotional scenes with Mr. Meyer behind the camera since she trusted him so completely.
Working with Henrik was one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable creative collaborations I have ever experienced. I look forward to working with him again many times over. I am certain that he will be an indelible asset to any production, and recommend him without reservation.
I would be more than happy to elaborate or answer any specific questions about Mr. Meyer, so please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Juli S. Kobayashi
Writer, Director, Producer, “One Past” (www.onepastmovie.com)
Operations Director, Fork Films (www.forkfilms.net)
To whom it may concern:
I am pleased to recommend the director of photography Henrik A. Meyer for any production he is in consideration. He has been a frequent collaborator of Game 7 Films for years and has consistently delivered top-notch content across a variety of productions and formats.
Henrik has a natural eye for composition and a genuine dedication to each project he works on. He has worked with us on shoots ranging from corporate spots to broadcast television productions. We can always depend on both his skills and leadership to take our productions to a level of utmost professionalism.
Henrik is an invaluable asset to our company. Without any hesitation, I give him my highest recommendation.
All the best,
Asger Hussain
Links to film production companies Henrik A. Meyer worked for:
Lagos and Kohler is created and Produced by Studio Matters. Director: Justin Rigby and Head Producer: Bonnie Choi.
Victoria's secret Produced by Madoff productions
X Defekt, Maserati, Mordekai A Fashion, Syou and Mabelin + Milk Made created and Produced by: Natas Pictures
Freelance Cinematographer - Director of Photography New York City Henrik A. Meyer, DFF