Biography

Helki Frantzen is a documentary cinematographer specializing in vérité, character-driven feature documentaries, elevated true-crime series, music and celebrity-driven documentary work. She is known for her luminous imagery, fine-art eye for verité, and calm, collaborative presence on set. Her work has screened at major festivals, including Tribeca, Sheffield and IDFA, and appeared on platforms such as Netflix, HULU, PBS, and BBC. She recently served as DP for Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini (HULU, 2024) and RICHLAND (Tribeca '23), praised for its "gorgeous and eerie precision" (The Wrap).
- IMDb mini biography by: Helki K Frantzen