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About me

I'm a Budapest-based cinematographer with a deep passion for visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects, from intimate indie films to award-winning features. My journey in cinematography has been shaped by a strong academic background, including a Doctor of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest, where I explored the Dramaturgy of Colors in Movies.

My work has been recognized at international film festivals, earning awards for Best Cinematography in Boston, Tel Aviv, and Hungary, among others. Some of my notable projects include Deva, Curtiz, Six Weeks, and All About the Lefkovicses. I’m always drawn to stories that challenge visual conventions and push the boundaries of how emotion is conveyed through the lens.

My experience includes serving as Second Unit Director of Photography on exciting features like Blade Runner 2049, The Kollektiv, The Story of My Wife, and Jupiter's Moon.

When I'm not on set, I'm spending time with my wife and our two wonderful girls, playing, laughing, and seeing the world through their eyes. Traveling as a family is a constant source of inspiration, always sparking new ideas and perspectives that find their way into my work.

Selected Awards

DEVA & CURTIZ: Critics' Choice Award for Best Cinematography

CURTIZ: BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Best Cinematography Award

CURTIZ:  II. Kovács László és Zsigmond Vilmos Cinematography Award - TV Movie Award

Ostrom/Siege: II. Kovács László és Zsigmond Vilmos Cinematography Award: Best Cinematography in short movies

Ostrom/ Siege: Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival: Best Cinematogprahy Award

Levelek: Top Indie Film Awards - Best Cinematogprahy

2017

The Grey War Golden Eye - Hungarian Cinematography award /Best TV movie

2015

Sound of concrete: Golden Eye - Hungarian Cinematography award / Student film category

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

2024 - Distance ( feature )

2024 - Uncle Vanya ( feature )

2023 - Rebound ( feature )

2022 - All About the Lefkovicses (feature)

2021 - Six Weeks (feature)

2021 - Hotel Balaton (feature)

2019 – DEVA – 2018 Venice Film Festival – Biennale College

2018 – OSTROM ( Short ) – 2018 Student Academy Awards Nominee, 2018 Sarajevo Film Festival ( official selection )

2018 – CURTIZ – 2018 Montreal World Film Festival – Grand prize of the Americas ( Best film )

2017 – MAGIC WHISTLE ( Short )

2017 – MERÜLÉS – ( Short )

2017 – LÁTHATATLANUL ( 32 min, short ) 2017 Cannes Film Festival – Cinefondation ( official selection )

2017 – LEVELEK ( 20 min, short ) -

2016 – ASSZONYOK LÁZADÁSA ( 72 min, documentary )

2016 – SZÜRKE SENKIK ( 65 min, TV movie )

2016 – UCHEBNYIK ( 22 min, short )

2015 – ANNA ( 20 min, short )

2015 – HALO TENGER ( 22 min, documentary )

2014 – NAGYSZÁM! (TV series )

2014 – BETONZAJ ( 30 min, short )

2014 – REGGELI LÁTOGATÓ ( 12 min, short )

2014 – AMÍG ANYÁD IDEÉR ( 14 min, short )

2013 – ÉN MA ANYÁMNÁL ALSZOM ( 15 min, short )

2013 – MARIANN ELJEGYZÉSE ( 33 min, short )

2012 – BLOGFILM ( 8 min, short )

2012 – GYIVI ( 24 min, documentary )

2013 – ÉDES JÓ ANYÁD ( 16 min, short )

2012 – VILLANYSZERELŐ ( 11 min, short )

2013 – PALACSINTA ( 12 min, short )

2010 – MERCY ( 9 min, experimental )

2009 – FELÜLETI FESZÜLTSÉG ( 19 min, short )