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Eigil Bryld Biography

Birth Name:Eigil Bryld

Profession Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2003 Robert Festival for his work on "Charlie Butterfly․"
  • Won a BAFTA Award for best actual photography in 2001 for "You Don't Know Jack․"
  • Won a 2003 Madridimagen for Most Innovative Cinematography for "Charlie Butterfly․"
  • Studied under photographer David Hurn at Gwent College, earning his degree in film and video production in 1992
  • Worked in a television station in Denmark when he was a teenager
  • Has made commercials for Sony, Chevrolet, Mastercard, QNB, Tyskie Beer, Yoplait, AIMS and Audi
  • Known for his cinematographic work in "House of Cards," "In Bruges," "You Don't Know Jack," "Becoming Jane" and "Kinky Boots․"

Awards

  • 2001BAFTA TV Award-Best Photography (Factual): winner
  • 2001Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Lighting Direction: nominated
  • 2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie: nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: winner
  • 2014OFTA Television Award-Best Cinematography in a Series: nominated
  • 2024Independent Spirit Award-Best Cinematography: winner