G. Magni Ágústsson

Director

Reykjavík, Iceland

Biography

G. Magni Ágústsson was born in Reykjavík, Iceland, and from an early age was drawn to the world of cinematography. The idea of telling a story visually with shadow and light inspired him to begin his career as a director of photography. His films have received global acknowledgement, winning awards at BAFTA and The Icelandic Film Awards. His 2006 short film Last Farm was nominated for a Best Short Film Oscar. His feature films Eleven Man Out and The Last Winter were official selections at the Toronto International Film Festival. In recent years, Magni has also shot several television projects. His most recent work is the first season of Hulu’s Death and Other Details (directed by David Petrarca and Marc Webb). Other notable television shows shot by Magni include the first seasons of Ordinary Joe (Hulu), Stumptown (ABC), and A Million Little Things (ABC).