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Robert Brinkmann

b. 1961 · 17 titles in the catalogue

Robert Brinkmann (born November 20, 1961) is a German-born cinematographer and occasional director. He studied film production at the University of Southern California, where he eventually specialized in cinematography. After graduating, Brinkmann formed Cinescope Productions and started to produce and shoot music videos, commercials and documentaries. Cinescope also produced hundreds of low budget music videos, which launched the directing careers of many accomplished filmmakers, including Jay Roach, Lance Gentile, John Schwartzman, and Harris Done.

Brinkmann's first credit as Director of Photography on a major studio feature film was for Universal Pictures' Shout (1991), starring John Travolta. He went on to shoot such films as Encino Man, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Cable Guy, The Rules of Attraction, and Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.

Brinkmann was previously married to actress Mena Suvari from 2000 - 2005. He has been married to Olive Kim since 2009.

Their work

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  1. The Cable Guy1996Director of Photography
  2. Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny2006Director of Photography
  3. A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits2016Director of Photography
  4. Geek Charming2011Director of Photography
  5. Z-O-M-B-I-E-S2018Cinematography
  6. A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish2019Director of Photography
  7. Encino Man1992Director of Photography
  8. The Rules of Attraction2002Director of Photography
  9. The Beverly Hillbillies1993Director of Photography
  10. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 22011Director of Photography
  11. The Truth About Cats & Dogs1996as Irate Director · Director of Photography
  12. Serving Sara2002Director of Photography
  13. Sugar & Spice2001Director of Photography
  14. Office Uprising2018Director of Photography
  15. Space Station 762014Director of Photography
  16. Screwed2000Director of Photography
  17. Fallen Angels1993Director of Photography