Stephan Pehrsson

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Stephan Pehrsson, BSC (born November 1975) is a Danish cinematographer born in Hillerød, Denmark. From an early age, he was captivated by film and television, often creating short films with friends using a VHS-C home video camera. After completing high school and serving 17 months in the Danish National Service, Stephan set his sights on a career in film and television. He attended the European Film College from 1996 to 1997, then began working in the industry as a runner and lighting assistant. Through dedication and hands-on experience, he advanced to the role of gaffer, contributing to a diverse range of projects, including feature films, television dramas, and commercials. During this time, he also shot approximately thirty short films—many of which were funded by the Danish Film Workshop—which laid a strong foundation for his visual storytelling skills. His growing portfolio earned him a place at the prestigious National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the UK, where he was mentored by esteemed cinematographers such as Alec Mills BSC, Billy Williams BSC, Ernie Vincze BSC, and especially Brian Tufano BSC, who played a key role in helping Stephan develop his creative confidence and unique visual style. After earning his MA in Cinematography in 2003, Stephan entered the UK television industry, initially working as a camera operator and later as a director of photography (DOP) on long-running series such as The Bill, Dream Team, Holby City, and Bad Girls. Over the years, he has built a respected and versatile career, recognised for his dependable work across a broad spectrum of genres, including drama, science fiction, horror, action, and comedy. His credits include acclaimed series such as Luther, The Musketeers, Doctor Who, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Inside No. 9, Les Misérables, the U.S. remake of Utopia, and Black Mirror—the latter earning him nominations for both a BAFTA and a Primetime Emmy.

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MobLand
TV show Director of Photography
2023
Your Christmas or Mine 2
Movie Director of Photography
2022
Wednesday
TV show Director of Photography
2022
Surface
TV show Director of Photography
2019
Hatton Garden
TV show Director of Photography
2019
Tolkien
Movie Second Unit Director of Photography
2018
Les Misérables
TV show Director of Photography
2018
Johnny English Strikes Again
Movie Second Unit Director
2018
The City and the City
TV show Director of Photography
2015
Humans
TV show Director of Photography
2015
The C-Word
Movie Director of Photography
2015
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge
Movie Director of Photography
2015
The 12 Days of Christine
Movie Director of Photography
2015
La Couchette
Movie Director of Photography
2014
From There to Here
TV show Director of Photography
2014
The Harrowing
Movie Director of Photography

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2014
The Understudy
Movie Director of Photography
2014
Last Gasp
Movie Director of Photography
2014
Tom & Gerri
Movie Director of Photography
2014
A Quiet Night In
Movie Director of Photography
2014
Sardines
Movie Director of Photography
2014
Inside No. 9
TV show Director of Photography
2013
Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith
Movie
2013
Hammer of the Gods
Movie Director of Photography
2013
Endeavour
TV show Director of Photography
2012
Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Movie Director of Photography
2011
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Movie Director of Photography
2011
Black Mirror
TV show Director of Photography
2011
The Fades
TV show Director of Photography
2011
Random
Movie Director of Photography
2010
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
Movie Director of Photography
2010
Luther
TV show Director of Photography
2009
Werewolves: The Dark Survivors
Movie Cinematography
2007
M.I. High
TV show Director of Photography
2005
Doctor Who
TV show Director of Photography
2003
Sea Monsters
Movie Director of Photography
1999
Bad Girls
TV show Director of Photography