Fabian Wagner (born 25 April 1978) is a German cinematographer.
Early life Wagner was born in Munich, West Germany.
He studied at the Northern Film School in Leeds, earning a master's degree.The Northern Film School
Career Wagner began first shooting music videos and short films. In 2008, he began working regularly on television shows for BBC and ITV, and since then has been working almost exclusively for British and American film companies. His first role as a cinematographer for a TV show was for the 2008 BBC Three drama series Spooks: Code 9, for which he filmed all six episodes.
He has also been nominated for ASC and BSC awards and has become one of the youngest members of the British Society of Cinematographers.
In 2017, Wagner became involved with the DC live-action adaptation of the Justice League, directed by Zack Snyder. The production was notoriously plagued with complications, most notably with the change of directors. During post-production, Snyder stepped down from the project following the death of his daughter. Joss Whedon was then brought in to, not only complete the shooting, but also to redo the film entirely. Wagner wasn't involved on the reshoots conducted by Whedon, with Jean-Philippe Gossart taking over the role. Despite only 10% of his material being used in the theatrical cut, Wagner received sole credit for the film.
In 2020, after Warner Bros. decided to greenlit the director's cut, Snyder and Wagner were brought back to finish the film. Aside from recovering the existing and unused footage, they also shot additional material that hasn't been conceptualized before. The "Snyder Cut" (as referred by the media) was released on HBO Max in 2021.
Filmography
Film Year Title Director Notes2015 The Legend of Barney Thomson Robert Carlyle Victor Frankenstein Paul McGuigan 2017 Justice League Zack Snyder 2018 Overlord Julius Avery Shared credit with Laurie Rose 2021 Zack Snyder's Justice League Zack Snyder 2024 Venom: The Last Dance Kelly Marcel 2026 Masters of the Universe Travis Knight 2027 Idris Elba Post-production
Television Year Title Director Notes 2008–2010 Spooks: Code 9 Toby HaynesBrendan MaherMat WhitecrossMichael Caton-Jones All 6 episodes2009 Ashes to Ashes Ben Bolt 2 episodes The Street David Blair Episodes "The Hero" and "Past Life" The Fixer Sarah O'Gorman 2 episodes 2009–2011 Hustle James StrongLuke WatsonColin Teague 6 episodes 2010 Survivors David Evans 2 episodes 2010–2012 Accused David BlairAshley Pearce 6 episodes2011Scott & Bailey Sarah Pia AndersonSyd Macartney 4 episodes DCI Banks Paul Whittington Episode "Playing with Fire" (Part 1 and 2)2012 Sherlock Paul McGuiganToby Haynes 3 episodes Sinbad Colin Teague 3 episodes Mrs Biggs Paul Whittington Miniseries2013 The White Queen Colin Teague 4 episodes Lucky 7 Paul McGuigan Episode "Pilot" 2013–2014 Da Vinci's Demons Jamie PaynePaul WilmshurstCharles Sturridge 5 episodes 2014–2019 Game of Thrones Alik SakharovMiguel Sapochnik 8 episodes 2016 The Family Paul McGuigan Episode "Pilot" 2019 The Crown Sam Donovan Episodes "Dangling Man" and "Imbroglio" 2022 House of the Dragon Miguel Sapochnik Episodes "The Heirs of the Dragon", "The Princess and the Queen" and "Driftmark"
TV movies Year Title Director 2010 Pulse James Hawes 2011 Frankenstein's Wedding... Live in Leeds Colin Teague2015 Make Your Face Funny for Money: The MechanicsSarah O'Gorman Make Your Face Funny for Money... With Make-Up Churchill's Secret Charles Sturridge
Awards and nominations American Society of Cinematographers Year Category Title Episode Result Ref. 2015Best Cinematography in Regular SeriesGame of Thrones "Mockingbird" 2016 "Hardhome" 2017 "Battle of the Bastards" 2021 Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in an Episodeof a One-Hour Television Series – Non-Commercial The Crown "Imbroglio"
British Society of Cinematographers Year Category Title Episode Result Ref. 2015Best Cinematography in a Television DramaGame of Thrones "Hardhome" British Society of Cinematographers Award. TV Drama Award bscine.com 2016 "The Winds of Winter" 2022 House of the Dragon "The Heirs of the Dragon"
AACTA Awards Year Category Title Episode Result Ref. 2014 Best Cinematography in Television Mrs Biggs "Episode 3"
Creative Arts Emmy Awards Year Category Title Episode Result Ref. 2012Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie Sherlock "A Scandal in Belgravia" Interview with München.de (German)] 2015 Game of Thrones "Hardhome"
OFTA Television Awards Year Category Title Result 2012 Best Cinematography in a Non-Series Sherlock 2014 Best Cinematography in a Series Game of Thrones
Toronto After Dark Film Festival Year Category Title Result 2018 Best Cinematography Overlord
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