germany issue 461
Apr 2014
Heiko Merten
Berlin - film / dop
Heiko Merten works for television and feature films, documentaries and corporate communication. His inspired and effective working style is highly esteemend by directors and clients alike.
Inspired by the look of the Italian 'giallos', crime films from the 1970s, Heiko teamed up again with director Andreas Marschall to shoot a music video for the band Schlafes Bruder.
Based on his visual approach of combining beautiful lighting, long lens shots and extensive handheld work, Heiko created the unique look of the ARD series 'Hauptstadtrevier'. He was the director of photography for all 16 episodes of the second season in 2013/2014.