Pär M. Ekberg

Pär M. Ekberg—yeah, that guy’s got a wild ride behind the lens. Born in Närke, Sweden, back in ’66, he’s not your average cinematographer who just clocks in and out. The man’s fingerprints are all over some of the most visually slick productions of the past decade. Ever caught Polar (2019)? That neon-soaked, icy thriller vibes hard, and Ekberg’s camera work basically drags you kicking and screaming through every bullet-riddled snowbank. Dude knows how to make chaos look like high art. Then there’s ABBA Voyage (2022), which—let’s be real—could have been a total nostalgia cash grab. But no. Ekberg’s visuals turn it into a trippy, digital fever dream where legendary Swedish pop collides with bleeding-edge tech. He’s got this knack for lighting that somehow makes holograms feel like living, breathing rockstars. Not to mention, he’s worked with Coldplay. Remember “Magic” (2014)? That black-and-white music video dripping with old-school charm, but still super modern? Yeah, that’s Ekberg’s wizardry at work, making you feel all the feels without even trying. Honestly, the guy’s not just pointing a camera—he’s sculpting moods, twisting colors, and making sure every frame hits you right where it matters. There’s something distinctly Swedish in his style too: crisp, cool, but with a little spark of weirdness that keeps you guessing. Not a household name, maybe, but trust me, you’ve seen his work and it probably made you do a double-take.