a master of capturing
the essence of the wild
His unique blend of athletic expertise
a lifetime spent skiing and climbing
sets the stage for stunning visual narratives
Elevating Action through Unthinkable Footage
Working in challenging terrains is second nature to Alexander.
He excels in taking unthinkable footage, capturing the raw energy of the world’s most remote locations, and translating them into unforgettable narratives.
With Alexander, you get more than just a filmmaker — you get an adventurer who’s spent a lifetime pushing boundaries.
18 years - Climbing
12 years - Filmmaking
30 years - skiing
Alexander Rydén – Ski Cinematographer & Action Director
Combining his elite-level skiing and climbing background with his cinematic skills, he follows world class athletes through extreme terrain, filming from angles few are able to reach.
With over 30 years of skiing and 18 years of climbing experience, Alexander doesn’t just film the action – he lives it. His ability to follow world-class athletes with a camera in the most extreme terrain sets him apart.
Whether on skis, ropes or ridgelines, he delivers perspectives few others can reach.
Awards / Nominations
- ADC Awards 2025 – Bronze Cube – Best Cinematography, The Mountain Doesn’t Care, Nivis
- Cannes Lions 2025 – Shortlisted – Cinematography, The Mountain Doesn’t Care, Nivis
- Shots Awards The Americas 2025 – Finalist Cinematography, The Mountain Doesn’t Care, Nivis
- Cannes Lions 2023 – Shortlisted – Film Craft – Becoming the Mountain, Moncler
- Emmy Sport – Nomination Best Cinematography – The Old World – Tillmanbrothers
- International Freeskiing Film Festival – Best film – Perspective
- Åre Bike Film Festival – Best film – The Game
- Swedish Climbing Federation – Inspire of the Year
- Åre Sweden – Gone Viral
Talents
- Adventure Cinematography
- Action Director
- Gimbal Operator
- Drone Pilot
- Content Producer
- Director
- Producer
- Editor
+100 km/h - Skiing with camera
Cameras Red, Arri Alexa Mini, Sony Venice, DSLR, and Gopro
Gimbals Freefly MoVi and DJI Ronin
Prime lenses or small zooms are possible
Skiing with camera packages up to 10 kg
For those requiring assistance with heavier loads, we invite you to submit a request.
Due to the nature of these loads, special gimbals are necessary
Athletes i have chased on skis with camera
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Shawn White – 3x Olympic Champion, 6x World Champion
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Marco Odermatt – Olympic Champion, 6x World Champion
- Axel Lund Svindal – 2x Olympic Champion, 5x World Champion
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Jesper Tjäder – 2x World Record, 1st XGames, Olympic Bronze
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Kristoffer Turdell – 2x World Champion Freeride
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Marcus Kleveland – 2x World Champion
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Henrik Windstedt – World Champion Freeride
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Julia Mancuso – Olympic Champion, 2x Olympic silver
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Reine Barkered – World Champion Freeride
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Richard Permin – Multiple World Class movies
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Fanny Smith – World Champion Skicross, 2x Olympic bronze
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Perrine Laffont – 5x World Champion Moguls, Olympic Champion
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Nadine Wallner – 2x World Champion Freeride
Hedvig Wessel – World Champion Freeride
people and Brands i worked with
Brands
- Amazon Prime
- Red Bull
- Moncler
- Discovery
- Loro Piana
- Ford
- Peak Performance
- Thule
- Visa
- Sunrise
- Primus
- Elevenate
- J Lindeberg
- Haglöfs
- GoPro
- Oysho
- Swedish Television
Directors
- Jimmy Chin
- Jonas Lindström
- Jan Petrina
- Nicolai Fuglsig
- Oscar Wrangö
- Mario Sorrenti
- Nick Martini
- Gustav Johansson
- Per-Hampus Stålhandske
- Benn Northover
- Emil Möller
- Andi Tillman
- Nick Bartlett
- Jakob Ström
- Filip Christensen
Director of Photography
- Dani Vilar
- Matias Boucard
- Niklas Johansson
- Ruben Impens
- Greg Wheeler
- Cam Riley
- Henning Sandström
- Johan Hannu
- Johan Palm
- Thor Thielow
- Jens Jansson
- Andrew Shulkind
- Toni Tillman
- Mattias Rudh
Production Companies
- Skydance
- Iconoclast
- Stept Studios
- Still King Films
- Little Monster Films
- Field Productions
- MJZ
- Czar
- New Land
- La Casa Films
- Tillmanbrothers
- Indio
- Shot in the Alps
- BeSweet Films
- Farago Projects
With more than 50 million organic views on his social channels,
the impact of his work is undeniable
In my world, there is no such thing as an impossible angle
It’s just a matter of how far you are willing to go to get it.
This is the very mindset that has taken me worldwide on my mission to turn unthinkable footage into unbelievable content.
Adventures and adrenaline have always been a part of my life. Filming, on the other hand, hasn’t.
As a lifelong skier and climber, I’ve seen and known what true adrenaline feels like, what real danger does to your mind and what the consequences look like.
My passion lies within extracting the authenticity of true adrenaline, hazards, and outdoorsmanship
With my personal experience, I know what will happen at any given moment.
But most importantly, I know what is required to get the perfect shot.
The importance of staying in shape can’t be stressed enough
I travel with the best athletes in the world. It can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
If my body and mind aren’t in shape, not only will the cinematography lack in quality, but the consequences can be a lot worse than that. To cut it short: I need to push myself daily in order to feel comfortable when it really matters.
This is what I live and breathe for—a life of adventure. And I want people to know what it’s like
I want people to feel the rush, sense the danger, and see the awesomeness in what it means to be in the most remote places in the world. If I can achieve that, if I can inspire my viewers to turn unthinkable ideas into unbelievable and unforgettable moments, then my goal is reached.
Athletic Background
30 years - skiing
Alexander Rydén has been skiing his entire life. From steep no-fall-zone couloirs to jumping off 15m cliffs to deep powder. He has skied in Alaska, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Iceland, Sweden, France, Norway, Italy, Japan, Denmark, and Chile. Global brand ambassador for HEAD Skis. The mountains have shaped him physically and mentally.
18 years - Climbing
Alexander Rydén has been climbing for nearly two decades.
He has made numerous first ascents and former Swedish elite-level climber. His specialty has been onsight climbing — ascending a route on the first try without prior practice or information. His experience spans from onsighting 7c+ steep sport routes to 500m big wall and multiple free solo ascents including 6c+ single pitch. A deep connection to the vertical world continues to shape his mindset, movement, and focus.
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