Leo Behrens

Leo Behrens
Leo Behrens
Born	Norway
Education	American Film Institute Conservatory (MFA, Cinematography); Westerdals Oslo School of Arts, Communication and Technology (B.A., Film and Television Production);
Occupations	Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Director
Spouse	Ilayda Cetinkaya (2026-present)
Mother	Vibeke Behrens
Relatives	Samaya Behrens (aunt); Annette Behrens (aunt); Brita Behrens (grandmother); Lisa Adhiambo Kringstad (cousin);
Website	https://www.leobehrens.art/

Leo Behrens is a Norwegian filmmaker based in Los Angeles, USA. He is known for his award-winning short film SKIN (2023) and recent work as a cinematographer and director on projects like XY (2025) and Pace (2024). He started his career in Norway as a camera operator and director after graduating from Westerdals Oslo's Film and Television Production program in 2010. Since then he has worked on various different projects from documentaries, music videos, TV shows, short films, to his first feature film, Shadow Watchers (2024). In 2023, he graduated from the MFA Cinematography program at the American Film Institute Conservatory. His cinematography style is highlighted for its poetic visual expression.