LUKÁŠ HYKSA

Director of Photography & Camera Operator

Prague-based cinematographer holding a Master’s degree from FAMU and member of AČK. With over 15 years of experience, he seamlessly alternates between the role of DOP on narrative projects and Camera Operator on major international productions.

Languages & Skills

Native French speaker, fluent in English (C2) and Czech. An ideal bridge for international crews shooting in Central Europe.
Expert lighting design and gearhead operating.

Contact

Email: hyksalukas@gmail.com
Phone / Text: +420 608 826 347
Location: Based in Prague, available worldwide.

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Trusted By & Collaborated With

Studios & Networks: NETFLIX • AMAZON PRIME • CANAL+ • ARTE • ZDF • STILLKING

Production Companies: SMUGGLER • MJZ • STINK • BISCUIT FILMWORKS

Brands: Apple • Louis Vuitton • Samsung • McDonald’s • Google • Microsoft (Xbox) • Stella Artois • Lego

SELECTED CREDITS

NARRATIVE (Camera Operator / 2nd Unit)

Loups-Garous (Feature Film) • dir. Francois Uzan • Netflix
Interview with the Vampire (TV Series) • dir. Emma Freeman • Stillking
Totems (TV Series) • dir. Jerome Salle • Amazon Prime

COMMERCIALS (CAMERA OPERATOR / 2ND UNIT)

Apple Holiday • dop: Joost Van Gelder • dir. Mark Molloy
Blub Blub • dop: Mike Berlucchi • dir. Taika Waititi
Lego • dop: Rachel Morrison • dir. Ellen Kuras
Louis Vuitton • dir. Diesel Schwarze, Alexandra Bolton
Samsung • dop: Alexander Dynan • dir. Nick Ball

NARRATIVE (Director of Photography)

Teroristka (Feature Film) • dir. Radek Bajgar
Osada (TV Series) • dir. Radek Bajgar
Age of Iron (Docu-Series) • dir. Philippe Béranger • Arte / ZDF
8 Heads of Madness (Feature Film) • dir. Marta Nováková

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Memberships

AČK – Association of Czech Cinematographers
ČFTA – Czech Film and Television Academy

Industry Databases

IMDb Profile, Filmový přehled (National Film Archive), Czech Film Center, ČSFD.cz, Also on: Kinobox, FDb.cz