Menno Westendorp is a Dutch cinematographer known for his contributions to contemporary European cinema, particularly within the Netherlands. He is recognized for his technical proficiency and visual storytelling across feature films, television, and short-form media.
Westendorp achieved significant professional recognition for his work on the 2015 drama The Paradise Suite, directed by Joost van Ginkel. For this film, he was awarded the Golden Calf for Best Camera (Gouden Kalf voor het Beste Camera) at the Netherlands Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
His filmography includes several notable Dutch productions, such as:
- 170 Hz (2011), an experimental drama focused on deaf protagonists.
- Bloedlink (2014), a crime thriller.
- Tonio (2016), a biographical drama based on the novel by A.F.Th. van der Heijden.
- De gelukkige huisvrouw (2010), a psychological drama.
Westendorp's style is often characterized by a focus on naturalistic lighting and a close, character-driven camera perspective. Throughout his career, he has collaborated frequently with director Joost van Ginkel and has been a member of the Netherlands Society of Cinematographers (NSC).