Matthew Jensen (cinematographer)

Matthew Jensen
Born
Indiana, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
Years active1995–present
OrganizationAmerican Society of Cinematographers
AwardsOFTA Television Award for Best Cinematography in a Series
2013 Game of Thrones
Websitematthewjensendp.com

Matthew Jensen is an American cinematographer.

Jensen was born in Indiana and grew up in Northern Virginia.[1][2] As a child, he took numerous classes at the Smithsonian Institution.[2] He is a graduate of University of Southern California.[3] His past credits include Game of Thrones,[4] Fantastic Four,[4] and Wonder Woman.[5][6] In 2013, he became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers.[1] Variety listed him as one of the "10 Cinematographers to Watch in 2017".[7]

In 2021, Jensen won a Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series category for the episode "Chapter 15: The Believer" from the series The Mandalorian.[8]

  1. ^ a b "Clubhouse News". American Cinematographer. 94 (11). Hollywood, California, United States: American Society of Cinematographers: 110. November 2013.
  2. ^ a b Cavna, Michael (July 14, 2017). "How a Smithsonian kids' class influenced the look of 'Wonder Woman' and 'Game of Thrones'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Mulcahey, Matt (July 18, 2017). ""Was Everything in Focus?": Wonder Woman DP Matthew Jensen on Shooting 35 and Digital and How Tequila Sunrise Inspired His Career". Filmmaker. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Guerrasio, Jason (June 20, 2017). "The 'Wonder Woman' cinematographer explains how he pulled off its most miraculous scene". Business Insider. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  5. ^ Dileo, Adam (May 25, 2017). "Wonder Woman: Cinematographer Matthew Jensen Compares the New Film to Donner's Superman, Batman Begins (1/2)". IGN. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  6. ^ Bui, Hoai-Tran (June 14, 2017). "'Wonder Woman' Cinematographer Matthew Jensen on the Film's Unexpected Emotional Reception [Interview] (1/2)". /Film. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  7. ^ Heuring, David (April 19, 2017). "Variety's 10 Cinematographers to Watch in 2017: Matt Jensen". Variety. Archived from the original on August 16, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  8. ^ "Matthew Jensen, ASC". emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on September 12, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.