Petter Ringbom is a Swedish-American filmmaker based in New York. As a director and cinematographer with a background in design, Petter takes a hands-on approach to filmmaking that honors the craft. His films have screened at festivals and venues like SXSW, Tribeca, IDFA, Hot Docs, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Film at Lincoln Center, LACMA, the Hammer Museum, Miami Art Basel and Gothenburg Intl. Film Festival. Petter has been a Berlinale Talent, a Film Independent Fast Track Fellow, a Gotland Film Lab resident at the Ingmar Bergman Estate, and a Midpoint Feature Launch participant.
Petter started his career as a designer and art director. After studying at the Cooper Union School of Art in New York, he became a partner in the creative agency Flat, where he worked for clients like MoMA, Red Cross and ESPN. He has taught at Parsons School of Design and New York University, and served on the board of the New York chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.
Awards
Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival, USA, 2024
(Best Documentary Award Special Mention)
This World is Not My Own
Mendocino Film Festival, USA, 2024
(Best Documentary Award)
This World is Not My Own
Atlanta Film Festival, USA, 2023
(Best Cinematography)
This World is Not My Own
Nashville Film Festival, USA, 2023
(Nashville Public Television Human Spirit Award)
This World is Not My Own
Hamptons Intl. Film Festival Nominee, USA, 2023
(Golden Starfish Award)
This World is Not My Own
Georgia Film Critics Association (GAFCA) Nominee, USA, 2023
(Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema)
This World is Not My Own
Envirofilm Festival, Slovakia, 2017
(Best Short Film)
The Limestone Conflict
Passion For Freedom Awards, UK, 2015
(Silver Price)
Shield and Spear
Oslo Film From the South Festival Nominee, Norway, 2014
(DOC: South Awards)
Shield and Spear
IDFA Nominee, Holland, 2012
(Melkweg Competition for Music Documentaries)
The Russian Winter
Tribeca Film Festival Nominee, USA, 2012
(Online Film Awards)
The Russian Winter
Stockholm Film Festival Nominee, Sweden, 2009
(1km Film Award)
May Fly
Contact
Email: info@petterringbom.com
Instagram: /petterringbom
Vimeo: /petterringbom
IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm3471749
LinkedIn: /in/petter-ringbom-9b5161