Odd Reinhardt Nicolaysen is an experienced cinematographer living in Oslo. After starting out as an assistant on several drama productions from 1993, Odd Reinhardt went on to attend the newly established Den Norske Filmskolen in Lillehammer from 1997 to 2000, where he graduated as one of the students in the first cohort.

Odd filmed his first feature film in 2004, «Kissed by winter», and later he photographed a number of feature films and TV series. He has worked on productions in many genres. Odd has also worked extensively with longer-form documentaries as well as other formats such as short films, commercials/promos and music videos. In 2020, he also create the projections for the critically acclaimed dance performance «Ghosts» at the National Ballet. The performance was performed in Vienna, Shanghai, Houston, Berlin and Hong Kong.

Many of his works, both for television and film, have been aimed at children and young people. Odd Reinhardt is keen to take this audience both seriously and playfully. As in all productions, he also has a strong focus and desire for it to feel real.

Odd’s last major production «Kristianias Magiske Tivolitheater» for NRK, was a 24 part «Advent Calendar» series set in the first part of the 20th century. The series garnered favorable reviews and led to him and fellow photographer Magnus Flåto fnf being nominated for Best Photo TV-Drama at the Gullruten awards.

As well as countless nominations from festivals around the world, many of Odd Reinhardt’s other films and series have been award-winners. He has also won awards specifically for cinematography. See biography for more detailed info.

Odd Reinhardt is a member of Foreningen Norske Filmfotografer, fnf, where he currently also sits on the board.

In addition to working as a cinematographer, he has also been associated with the National Norwegian Film School as a subject teacher in cinematography in recent years.

If you have a film project that you want to talk about, don’t hesitate to get in touch.