Michael Marius Pessah

Michael Marius Pessah

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Michael Marius Pessah works as a director of photography for film and television productions.

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Michael Marius Pessah
Michael Marius Pessah
Michael Marius Pessah

Movies

The Toolbox Killer
Director of Photography
Known as “The Toolbox Killer,” Lawrence Bittaker, alongside his partner Roy Norris, committed heinous acts. Bittaker remained silent about his crimes for 40 years until he met criminologist Laura Brand. Over the course of five years, Brand recorded her many conversations with Bittaker as he spoke from death row about his methods and motives, providing unique insights into the mind of a criminal sadist.
Smiley Face Killers
Director of Photography
Based on horrific true events, a handsome young soccer player Jake Graham who believes he is going insane, is unable to shake the feeling of being stalked by something, by someone. His friends and everyone around him believe he’s just anxious and prone to paranoia but Jake is actually being followed by a small group of serial killers led by a deformed and terrifying “guru”.
Dared My Best Friend To Ruin My Life
Director of Photography
One year ago, Zander Jones dared David King to ruin his life. He had no idea how far David would take it. David kidnapped Zander's sister, stole Zander's money, smeared and his identity. Now, Zander is ready to fight back.
Dared My Best Friend To Ruin My Life
Associate Producer
One year ago, Zander Jones dared David King to ruin his life. He had no idea how far David would take it. David kidnapped Zander's sister, stole Zander's money, smeared and his identity. Now, Zander is ready to fight back.
Saving Flora
Cinematography
Flora is a circus elephant who can no longer perform her tricks. The night before she's scheduled to be euthanized, the circus owner's 14-year old daughter, Dawn, sneaks Flora from the circus. All that stands between them and the safety of the elephant preserve is two hundred kilometers of woods, one raging river, two elephant hunters and the fear of not making it.
Scandalous: The Untold Story of the National Enquirer
Cinematography
The sensational true story of the most infamous tabloid in US history, a wild, probing look at how one newspaper's prescient grasp of its readers' darkest curiosities led it to massive profits and influence.
Only Mine
Director of Photography
Tormented and left for dead by a scorned lover, a woman finds the strength within herself to recover and retaliate against her abuser.
Dirty John, The Dirty Truth
Director of Photography
John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.
Looking Glass
Additional Photography
A psycho- sexual thriller following a couple that buys an old motel in the desert looking for a new beginning, but what seemed at first as an escape is soon a thrilling ride through a mysterious world when Ray discovers a two way mirror and witnesses a horrifying murder. In a twisted game of cat and mouse, Ray must race to save his wife and himself from a gruesome secret connected to the motel and the strange people who visit there.
The Rachels
Director of Photography
After a popular teen falls to her death, her best friend basks in the glow of the social media attention, while their rival seeks to avenge the past and uncover the truth behind the mysterious death.
House of Darkness
Director of Photography
When Kelly and Brian move to a farmhouse in search of a quiet life, they begin to hear strange voices and experience violent urges.
Zoochosis Prep
Cinematography
Knowledge is power.
Zoochosis: Bounce
Cinematography
Sometimes the only way out, is up.
Zoochosis: Read the Signs
Cinematography
The revolution will be uploaded.
Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean
Cinematography
Part period melodrama, part film noir, part 50s road movie "JOSHUA TREE, 1951" is a portrait of screen legend and outsider icon James Dean as you have never seen him before.
Zoochosis Presents: Hooey
Gaffer
A narrative exploration of the estranging effects of idiomatic and professional dialogues in the U.S.
La tanière
Director of Photography