Matthieu Rytz is a distinguished visual storyteller with over two decades of experience in filmmaking, photography, and visual anthropology. His debut feature documentary, “Anote’s Ark,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and received critical acclaim for its compelling narrative on climate change and its effects on Kiribati.

His follow-up, “Deep Rising,” presented at Sundance in 2023, was eligible for an Academy Award and reached audiences at more than 200 festivals worldwide. Rytz’s projects have gained recognition on prestigious platforms such as PBS, CBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, BBC World News, France Télévisions, Democracy Now, El País, Canadian Geographic, IndieWire, ABC Australia, and POV Magazine.

As a photographer, Matthieu has captured the intricate relationship between humans and their environment, with his work featured in prestigious publications and galleries worldwide. His background in visual anthropology allows him to document cultural diversity with sensitivity and insight, often highlighting the resilience of marginalized communities.

Actively involved in professional organizations and collaborations with NGOs and academic institutions, Matthieu is dedicated to social and environmental justice. His work not only informs and educates but also inspires action, showcasing the power of visual media in addressing global issues. In 2020, Matthieu became part of the prestigious Edmund Hillary Fellowship in New Zealand.

Matthieu was born in 1980 in Switzerland and currently resides in Bali.