DJStipsen
- Cinematographer
Emmy-nominated cinematographer DJ Stipsen has shot documentaries (Erebus: Operation Overdue, Airports and Overtures), critically acclaimed drama series and TV movies (Harry, Siege, The Golden Hour) and two spin-off shows from comedy hit What We Do In The Shadows. En route he has forged key working relationships with director Justin Pemberton, Peter Burger, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi.
Biography
It was DJ Stipsen’s father who inspired him to embark on a storytelling career. Born in Indonesia and imprisoned in a Japanese concentration camp as a boy, Henri Stipsen instilled a strong work ethic in his son — plus a love of storytelling. He revealed snippets of his upbringing which sounded so fascinating and otherworldly, DJ developed an intense interest in wanting to tell peoples stories.
Screenography
Awards
2019 Primetime Emmy Awards (United States)
Nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Series (Half-Hour): for What We Do in the Shadows (US TV series)
“My Dad inspired me about the world — he made me realise that it existed in a myriad of ways outside of my comfortable life in Lower Hutt. He also made me realise the importance of telling stories before they're lost. Most of his died with him. ”