Dan Laustsen

One of the most recognizable names in Danish cinematography, Dan Laustsen, DFF has a list of more than 50 international and Danish productions to his name. Laustsen has received a string of awards for his feature films, television movies and documentaries. He was the cinematographer on Guillermo del Toro's first American movie, Mimic (1997). Back in Denmark, Laustsen received universal praise for his work on Scandinavia's biggest television series, the period war drama 1864, which was directed by Ole Bornedal.

In a career that spans more than 35 years, some of Laustsen's best known credits include films like The Brotherhood of the Wolf, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Silent Hill and Solomon Kane. Laustsen's other credits include Wind Chill, Nomad: The Warrior, Running Free and I Am Dina, which garnered a Golden Frog Nomination in addition to his fifth Robert Award (Denmark's Film Academy Awards®) for Best Cinematography.

He received a Guldbagge Award Nomination for his cinematography work on Simon and the Oaks (2012). In 2007, Laustsen received the Special Erik Balling award in recognition of his lifetime achievements as a cinematographer. Laustsen studied still photography and was a fashion photographer when he decided to attend the Danish Film School, shooting his first feature at the age of 25.

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