Bridger Nielson

Bridger Nielson grew up in Park City, Utah, which honestly feels like one of those backdrops straight out of a movie—no wonder he ended up behind the camera. He’s the kind of cinematographer who just gets how to make chaos look beautiful, and if you’ve seen “Bullet Train” (2022), you probably already know what I mean. That film’s got this slick, neon-soaked vibe, and you can almost feel the adrenaline through the screen. Fast forward to “The Fall Guy” (2024), and Bridger’s keeping things wild but with a whole new flavor. The guy knows how to make action scenes punch you right in the face (in a good way), and somehow, every frame still looks like something you’d want to pause and hang on your wall. Then there’s “Violent Night” (2022), which, let’s be real, could’ve been a total mess if someone less talented was behind the camera. Instead, Bridger turns it into this wild, darkly funny ride that somehow feels both gritty and glossy at the same time. He’s not just capturing what’s in front of him—he’s dialing up the mood, making every scene feel bigger, more alive. Directors love working with him because he’s got this knack for creating a whole vibe without making it look try-hard. That’s probably why his name keeps popping up in all these high-energy, visually bold movies. Not bad for a guy from snowy Utah, right?