Morten Vilhelm (b. 1981) is a Danish cinematographer specializing in fiction, documentary, and commercial work. He studied Film and Media at the University of Copenhagen and earned a Master’s degree in Cinematography from the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU) in 2017.

During his studies, Morten attended several masterclasses with notable filmmakers, including Claire Denis, Michael Haneke, Christopher Doyle, and Hou Hsiao-hsien. At FAMU, his mentors were Klaus Fuxjäger, known for his work as a camera operator on Hollywood blockbusters such as Van Helsing, A Knight’s Tale, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Vladimír Smutný, an eight-time winner of the Czech Lion Award for Best Cinematography.

He is fluent in Danish and English.

EDUCATION

2015-2017: Film and TV School of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Master in Cinematography.
2013-2014: University of Copenhagen, Film and Media Studies.
2010-2014: University of Copenhagen, Bachelor in Musicology with electives in Film and Media Studies.
2005-2006: Media College Denmark, Film and TV production, GF2.
2003-2004: Frontsession, Sound Engineering and Composition in Electronic Music.
2001-2002: Folk High School in Ostbirk, Film photography and Music production.

AWARDS

Best Cinematography at NYCA - New York Cinematography Awards, Dec 2021
Best Student Film Cinematography at LACA - Los Angeles Cinematography Awards, Dec 2021
Best Student Film Cinematography at ECA - European Cinematography Awards, Dec 2021
Best Student Film Cinematography at CaCA - Canadian Cinematography Awards, Dec 2021
Best International Short for HINSIDES at Novemberfestivalen i Trollhättan 2021
Gold award for COUGAR HUNT at PROMAX Awards Europe 2020
Silver award for COUGAR HUNT at EBU Connect Awards 2020
Audience Choice Award for NATSVÆRMER at Filmfestival Kitzbuehel 2019
Jury's Special Mention for NATSVÆRMER at Filmfestival Kitzbuehel 2019
Best Danish Film for NATSVÆRMER at The Annual Copenhagen Film Festival 2019

contact

Morten Vilhelm
Copenhagen, Denmark
Phone: +45 3149 3485
Mail: hello@mortenvilhelm.com