Kim Hattesen was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark.
He has learned still photography and worked as a still photographer for commercials before he set out to study at The National Film School of Denmark.
After he finished his studies successfully Kim started working as a freelance cinematographer for feature and documentary film as well as commercials and corporate films.
Kim is working as a filming director and director of photography for clients like Mc Donalds, Laetta, Arla, Haribo, Trivago and with directors like Morten Hartkorn, Jan Gleie, Birger Larsen and Lars von Trier, a.o.