Biography

After several years working in theatre and the art world, Jo an Mey began his career in the film industry at Filmhaus Munich Studios.

There, he worked alongside cinematographers Mike Schult and Bulle Berndt (Prof. Hans Joachim Berndt), contributing to more than 300 commercials filmed at locations around the world.

During this time, he gained extensive hands-on experience in various roles, progressing from clapper loader and focus puller to camera operator. He eventually became head of the camera department, overseeing six 35mm film cameras and their equipment.

Jo later collaborated with students at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF), including Dennis Gansel, Marcel Kyrill Gardelli, Peter Stauch and Magret Run, shooting his first short films on 35mm.

These early projects soon led to further opportunities in the professional film industry. He went on to work on music videos, commercials, corporate films, television productions and feature films.

Today, Jo an Mey works as a freelance Director of Photography, bringing extensive experience and a distinctive visual approach to productions of all kinds. His portfolio includes hundreds of commercials, corporate films, feature films and music videos shot across the globe.