Carson McKinnon
Carson McKinnon is an American cinematographer and director from Salt Lake City, Utah. He has served as Director of Photography on more than ten feature films and is best known for writing, directing, and shooting the psychological thriller Mother and Me (2024). McKinnon won the 2022 Utah Film Award for Best Cinematographer for Rite of the Shaman and was previously recognized as Best Filmmaker Under 18 for his short film 8 Hours (2019). His work is distinguished by its striking visual style and emotionally driven storytelling.
Acting
Crew
Movie
Algea: God of Pain
Director of Photography
2024
Movie
Forgiveness Girl
Director of Photography
2025
Movie
Rite of the Shaman
Director of Photography
2022
Movie
Permafrost
First Assistant Camera
2024
Movie
Royal Façade
Director of Photography
2024
Movie
Lady in the Locket
Director of Photography
2025
Movie
Gabriella
Director of Photography
2026
Movie
Mother and Me
Director
Movie
Last Seven Days
Director of Photography
TV
Day Zero
Boom Operator
2011