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Maja Dennhag

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Director of Photography

Maja Dennhag

Maja Dennhag’s creative journey is marked by unwavering dedication and technical precision. Her passion for visual storytelling awakened in high school in Umeå, Sweden, as she worked as a camera assistant alongside accomplished filmmakers. At Ljud och Bildmedia AB in Stockholm, she perfected her technical expertise, laying the foundation for her future success.

Exploring her artistic side, Maja joined Stiller Studios, becoming an in-house photographer skilled in greenscreen and motion control. Embracing commercial cinematography, she showcased her versatility.

As a freelancer, she achieved a significant milestone with her first feature film, “Hjärtat” (2018), directed by Fanni Metelius. Her impressive portfolio includes projects like “Göta Kanal - Vinna eller Försvinna” (2022) and the critically acclaimed “Dogborn” (2022) by Isabella Carbonell.

Maja’s brilliance lies in her unique cinematographic approach. Her background as a lighting technician, coupled with her experimental spirit, infuses emotion and depth into every frame. She excels in creative problem-solving, maintaining composure in high-stress situations while attending to the finest details.

Colleagues admire her versatility, adapting seamlessly to various production scales. Her ability to craft visually stunning narratives with limited resources showcases her exceptional talent.

On set, she is known for her calm, honest, and meticulous professionalism, elevating production quality. Maja Dennhag consistently pushes boundaries to capture cinematic excellence. Her fusion of technical precision and artistic ingenuity sets her apart, leaving a permanent imprint on the world of filmmaking.

Maja Dennhag

Awards and Nominations

Sven Nykvist best cinematography award 2022, Dogborn

Directors

Jakob Arevärn, Isabella Carbonell, Emma Molin, Fanni Metelius, Eddie Åhgren, Amanda Björk, Filip Lindquist, Jana Bringlöv Ekspong, Anna Brodin, Sara Jordenö, Mats Udd, Patrik Forsberg, Tuna Özer, Sebastian Johansson-Micci och Manne Inndahl, Johan Tappert, Sheila Larsson, Mattias Erik Johansson, Ylva Gustavsson

Production Companies

Momento film, GF Studios, Garagefilm international, Stiller Studios, Forsberg & co, Madbunny, Bautafilm, Plafttform Produktion, Lampray, Nosy, Dramaten, Folke Film, MFX4 Productions, Stiller Studios, Svensson Kommunikation, FLX, New Stories, Anagram, DDB, Egmont

Feature Film

LasseMajas Detektivbyrå - Maskoten som försvann, Dogborn, Göta kanal vinna eller försvinna, Hjärtat, Vi ska bli rappare

Short film

Epadunk, Grisen från turkiet, Filmen känns för vit, @janabringlove, Sunny girl, Vikarien, Skolsyrran, Iingis vakna, Piska en matta, Horungen

Commercials

KLM, Memira, Barncancerfonden, Dramaten, Cullbergbaletten, Länsförsäkringar, Socialdemokraterna, nordea, Mr Green, Rusta, Betsson, Elgiganten, Bunnpris, Boxer, KPA, MSD, GE Moneybank, Kundkraft, Kortio, Egmont, Vit jul, Cylinda, Agapi, Keno, Norrlands Guld

Promos

Anti Pony – Broken Dreams, I’m from Barcelona – Violins, For BDK – Open Ones Eyes
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