Cinematographer
John Andreas Andersen
55 years · Flekkefjord, Norway · 22 films
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) following with the Norwegian War film «Number 24» (2024).
Best known for
Filmography 22
The Nation's Gambit
2026 · Director
Number 24
2024 · Director
On Netflix
The Burning Sea
2021 · Director
On Kanopy
Congo
2018 · Cinematography
On Tubi TV
The Quake
2018 · Director
On fuboTV
A Conspiracy of Faith
2016 · Cinematography
Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama
2014 · Director, Cinematography
Behind The Scenes - Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama
2014 · Seg selv
All That Matters Is Past
2012 · Cinematography
The Monitor
2011 · Cinematography
Headhunters
2011 · Cinematography
On Philo
King of Devil's Island
2010 · Cinematography
Upperdog
2009 · Cinematography
Fallen Angels
2008 · Cinematography
Cold Lunch
2008 · Cinematography
The Radio Pirates
2007 · Cinematography
Uro
2006 · Cinematography
Next Door
2005 · Cinematography
Uno
2004 · Cinematography
Cry in the Woods
2004 · Cinematography
Buddy
2003 · Cinematography
Most People Live in China
2002 · Cinematography