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Stephan Pehrsson

Cinematographer · Born November 10, 1975 (50) · Hillerød, Denmark

BAFTA Award winner · Primetime Emmy nominee

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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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 10, 1975 (50)
From
Hillerød, Denmark
Works as
Cinematographer
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 43 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 7% in 30 days

What are Stephan Pehrsson's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
25%
Power
23%
Self
19%
Morality
13%
Survival
11%
Society
5%
Ideas
3%
Power4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
5
Dread
3
Contemplative
3
Hopeful
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Unsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Stephan Pehrsson's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 21 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Stephan Pehrsson's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

43 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page.

  • MobLand(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Your Christmas or Mine 2(2023)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Ahsoka(2023)

    Show Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Winter King(2023)

    Show Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Wednesday(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Surface(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Rogue Heroes(2022)

    Show Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Hatton Garden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 4 episodes · Cinematographer

  • Tolkien(2019)

    Second Unit Director of Photography

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Les Misérables(2018)

    Show 6 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Johnny English Strikes Again(2018)

    Second Unit Director

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The City and the City(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Paula(2017)

    Show Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • The Moorside(2017)

    Show Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Undercover(2016)

    Show Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Humans(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The C-Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Cinematographer

  • The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Cinematographer

  • The 12 Days of Christine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Cinematographer

  • La Couchette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Cinematographer

  • From There to Here (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · Cinematographer

  • The Harrowing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • The Understudy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • Last Gasp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • Tom & Gerri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • A Quiet Night In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • Sardines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • Inside No. 9(2014)

    Show 9 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Hammer of the Gods(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Endeavour(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who: The Snowmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Cinematographer

  • Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer

  • Black Mirror(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Fades(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Random (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer

  • Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Cinematographer

  • Luther(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Werewolves: The Dark Survivors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Cinematographer

  • M.I.High(2007)

    Show 23 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 8 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Sea Monsters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Cinematographer

  • Bad Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 7 episodes · Cinematographer

Career shape

A full career of 37 titles from 1999 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Hammer of the Gods (2013)

$7.3K worldwide

Highest rated

MobLand (2025)

Midcredits 94th

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting1 of 37: 1 only acting, 0 with another roleCinematography35 of 37: 35 only cinematography, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score84thOther crew1 of 37: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1990s1 · crew2000s4 · crew2010s28 · 1 acting · 27 crew2020s4 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Awards

a BAFTA Award from 2 major nominations, 2018–2024.

WinNomination
  1. 2024
    • BAFTA Award, won · Photography & Lighting, Fiction
  2. 2018
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

Is Stephan Pehrsson's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 76 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles25–56 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 60 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 48 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 53 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Stephan Pehrsson work with?

People who share at least 2 of Stephan Pehrsson's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Farren Blackburn shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers