Jonas Risvig

Jonas Risvig is an award-winning Danish director, widely recognized for his work in young adult fiction drama. Known for his vibrant, emotionally-charged storytelling, he masterfully explores the mysterious wildness of youth and the beauty of life's changing seasons. Risvig’s first feature film, KONTRA, premiered in the fall of 2024, earning rave reviews and nominations for both a ROBERT and a BODIL award. He is also the creator and director of the critically acclaimed TV series SALSA, which aired on national broadcaster DR, as well as the popular youth series GRÆNSER and CENTRUM, which are among the most-viewed programs for young audiences in Denmark. BOYS, A ViaPlay Original marked his international streaming debut, expanding his unique vision to a global audience. In 2016, Jonas received the Zulu Award for Best Original TV Series for his direction of the documentary DA DANMARK BLEV SUSPEKT. Throughout his career, he has worked across various media platforms and earned a loyal following of young fans on social media, where he engages with them regularly to stay attuned to the thoughts and concerns of today’s youth.