John Andreas Andersen
Born: 1971-10-23 in Flekkefjord, Norway
Known For: Camera
Biography
John Andreas started out making short films on Super8, going on to win a national film-competition when 15 years old. That propelled him into following his passion for films and visual storytelling. Before attending film school, John Andreas worked his way up in the camera-department, including working as assistant camera for 2 times Oscar-winning Swedish cinematographer-legend; Sven Nykvist, ASC. With Sven's recommendation-letter he got into the MFA program at American Film Institute (AFI), graduating in 1998. Continuing his work as Director of Photography on many award winning features, including «Headhunters» (Morten Tyldum, 2011) and «King of Devil's Island» (Marius Holst, 2010) - John Andreas eventually transitioned to the directors chair. After first shooting the first episodes, then directing the season finale of Netflix-success «Occupied» (2015), his feature film directing debut came with «The Quake» (2018).
Filmography
2024
- Number 24 ... (Director)
2021
- The Burning Sea ... (Director)
2020
- Simon Talbot: Danish Invasion ... (Camera Operator)
2017
- The Snowman ... (Second Unit Director of Photography)
2016
- A Conspiracy of Faith ... (Director of Photography)
2015
- Occupied ... (Director of Photography)
2014
- Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama ... (Director)
- Behind The Scenes - Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama as Seg selv
- Nørgaards netfix ... (Camera Operator)
2012
- All That Matters Is Past ... (Director of Photography)
2011
- Headhunters ... (Director of Photography)
- The Monitor ... (Director of Photography)
2010
- King of Devil's Island ... (Director of Photography)
2009
- Upperdog ... (Director of Photography)
2008
- Cold Lunch ... (Director of Photography)
- Varg Veum - Fallen Angels ... (Director of Photography)
2007
- The Radio Pirates ... (Director of Photography)
2006
- Uro ... (Director of Photography)
2005
- Next Door ... (Director of Photography)
2004
- Uno ... (Co-Director)
- Cry in the Woods ... (Director of Photography)
2003
- Buddy ... (Director of Photography)
- Save the Children ... (Cinematography)
2002
- Most People Live in China ... (Director of Photography)
- Better Off ... (Cinematography)
2001
- You Really Got Me ... (Second Unit Director of Photography)
2000
- Fort forover ... (Cinematography)
1994
- Applause ... (Camera Operator)