Uta Briesewitz is a director and Emmy-nominated cinematographer. After years as a prominent cinematographer, she is now a leading director in television, directing shows like STRANGER THINGS, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, WESTWORLD, THE DEUCE, JESSICA JONES, THIS IS US, JANE THE VIRGIN, HUNG, HOUSE OF LIES, and WEEDS.  Her cinematography credits include TRUE BLOOD, THE WIRE, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, HUNG, ARTHUR, and several feature films directed by Brad Anderson: NEXT STOP WONDERLAND, SESSION 9, XX/XY, and many other films and shows.

In 2007, she was presented the Women in Film Crystal Award for her achievements in cinematography.