Biography

Eythan Maidhof is a non-binary cinematographer from Long Island, New York.

Their work includes the short narrative, "Allen Anders: Live at the Comedy Castle" (SXSW, 2018) and the feature documentary, "Invisible Gay Women in Southern Music", which won the audience award at New Fest and Frameline 45 in 2021. They also lensed the feature film, "A New York Christmas Wedding," cited by the New York Times as a must see for the 2020 holiday season on Netflix. Eythan also shot a PBS show, "Broadway Sandwich'', which was nominated for two New York Emmys in 2021.

They began their career as a colorist and editor for the advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather. In 2013 they moved on to work in narrative, documentary, and fashion film. They graduated from the renowned American Film Institute in 2021. They're a resident DP for AFI's Director's Workshop for Women+ as well as an associate member of the Society of Camera Operators, an active member of IATSE Local 600, member of BAFTA CONNECT, and was also selected as a mentee for the 2024 ASC Mentorship Program. Eythan is represented worldwide by The Gersh Agency.

With a wry sense of humor and a penchant for bold, emotive visual storytelling, Eythan approaches each project with a deep empathy for its characters. They are drawn to stories featuring true to life characters in an elevated world. Their photography is aimed at shooting things as they are while incorporating stylistic accents that highlight the atmosphere of the story.
- IMDb mini biography by: Eythan Maidhof