Byron Werner

Byron Werner is an LA-based Director of Photography who has shot a massive collection of work over his 20 years of filmmaking in feature films, short films, music videos, and commercials.

Most notable, Byron’s cinematography is showcased The Last Full Measure starring Samuel L. Jackson, William Hurt, Sebastian Stan and many others.  Byron’s work in Jose Manuel Cravioto’s Bound of Vengeance premiered at Sundance Film Festival.  In 2023 Spinning Gold was released in theaters.  Currently in post production is the musical feature Verona.

Byron has shot over 100 short films and commercials for many top named brands including Target, Adidas, Microsoft, HomeAdvisor—– Byron’s work in music videos has him sought after by many of today’s leading musicians including Coldplay, Shakira, The FooFighters, Bruno Mars, The 1975, ELO, Pharell, The Killers and more.

Byron Werner grew up in the San Fransisco Bay Area. At the age of 16 he began his career working at Sega studios creating live action video games. While earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television from Chapman University, Byron shot his first feature film, the first of over thirty. He never moved up through the ranks; rather, he shot anything and everything he could as a DP, using experience to further his education.

When Byron’s not behind a camera his focus is on his 2 young daughters, his wife and fantasy football.