Carson McKinnon
Known For: Camera
Biography
Carson McKinnon is an American cinematographer and director from Salt Lake City, Utah. He has served as Director of Photography on more than ten feature films and is best known for writing, directing, and shooting the psychological thriller Mother and Me (2024). McKinnon won the 2022 Utah Film Award for Best Cinematographer for Rite of the Shaman and was previously recognized as Best Filmmaker Under 18 for his short film 8 Hours (2019). His work is distinguished by its striking visual style and emotionally driven storytelling.
Filmography
2026
- Gabriella ... (Director of Photography)
- Mother and Me ... (Writer)
2025
- Forgiveness Girl ... (Director of Photography)
- Lady in the Locket ... (Director of Photography)
2024
- Algea: God of Pain as Lawyer 4
- Permafrost ... (First Assistant Camera)
- Royal Façade ... (Director of Photography)
2022
- Rite of the Shaman ... (Director of Photography)
2011
- Day Zero ... (Boom Operator)