IMPRESSIONs

»HANK« SOENKE HANSEN

Director of PhotographY & Lighting designer

Hank Soenke Hansen is a cinematographer from Schleswig-Holstein with North Frisian roots. He trained at Markenfilm in Hamburg and later refined his visual approach at the Konrad Wolf Film University of Babelsberg.

He has worked on a wide range of national and international projects, including feature films, documentaries, commercials, corporate films, and music videos.

Hansen’s style centers on aestheticized realism: natural light, calm compositions, and a clear visual language. He aims to create images that feel grounded, atmospheric, and emotionally engaging.

His work relies on authentic lighting, minimal camera movement, and carefully shaped color palettes. He looks for closeness to characters and spaces, often drawing inspiration from documentary filmmaking.

Collaboration is central to his process. He works closely with directors and production teams, combining technical skill with a focused, organized workflow.

IMDB

Film & TV

Cinematographer for
Feature Films, Documentaries & Commercials

For many years, Hank has worked flexibly and on a project basis in various production areas:

  • Feature Films & Series

  • Documentaries

  • Advertising & Commercials

  • Corporate Videos

  • Artistic Content

  • Music Videos

Crew united

Making »1899« – Netflix

BEN FROST – Composer

Director of Photography – Interview Parts

2nd Unit

Director of Photography For International Productions & Co-Productions

This breadth of experience allows him to quickly grasp diverse visual requirements and implement them with stylistic confidence for:

  • 2nd unit photography

  • VFX unit photography

  • element unit photography