Jon Glassberg
Jon Glassberg is an American documentary and adventure filmmaker who works as a director, cinematographer, and producer. Beginning his career as a professional climber, Glassberg transitioned behind the camera to document pivotal moments in outdoor sports, earning recognition for his immersive cinematography and character-driven storytelling. His projects have taken him around the world, including coverage of climbing’s Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, where he captured the sport’s historic introduction to a global audience. Glassberg is the founder of Louder Than 11, a production company dedicated to authentic storytelling in extreme environments. His commercial work includes 'The Cliffside Shop,' a Cannes Lions-winning campaign for its innovative outdoor storytelling. His latest feature documentary, Girl Climber, has screened globally in theaters and IMAX, earning festival recognition worldwide.
September 19, 2026
1:45 pm
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2:45 pm
A conversation on the craft, business, and lifestyle of building a creative career in the outdoor industry, with adventure photographers and filmmakers working across personal projects and high-stakes assignments for major brands in some of the world's most challenging environments. Plus a look at photography's role in the conservation movement: how images drive public awareness, shift policy, and connect people to places worth protecting.
September 20, 2026
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Jon takes his decades of experience photographing rock climbing in extreme locations and brings his lessons, methods, and tactics to you.
September 20, 2026
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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September 18, 2026
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
A panel of sports and lifestyle photographers digs into what it actually takes to cover professional leagues, major events, and bucket-list assignments, from press passes and access to the relationship-building that keeps careers alive.
September 18, 2026
3:15 pm
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4:15 pm
How do you get hired by brands? How do you price a shoot that includes both photo and video? And what do the people making those hiring decisions actually look for? This panel brings together photographers, advertising producers, and brand marketing leads for a conversation about how commercial photography really works, from the first email to the final deliverable.
September 18, 2026
3:15 pm
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4:15 pm
How do you get hired by brands? How do you price a shoot that includes both photo and video? And what do the people making those hiring decisions actually look for? This panel brings together photographers, advertising producers, and brand marketing leads for a conversation about how commercial photography works, from the first email to the final deliverable. Jon Glassberg, whose company Louder Than Eleven has earned Cannes Lions and Clio Awards for brand campaigns, moderates alongside panel guests from the advertising and outdoor industry.
September 19, 2026
1:45 pm
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2:45 pm
A conversation on the craft, business, and lifestyle of building a creative career in the outdoor industry, with adventure photographers and filmmakers working across personal projects and high-stakes assignments for major brands in some of the world's most challenging environments. Plus a look at photography's role in the conservation movement: how images drive public awareness, shift policy, and connect people to places worth protecting.
September 18, 2026
1:15 pm
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2:15 pm
Following the screening, Jon Glassberg and members of the film's team join the audience for a conversation about the making of the film: the logistics of shooting in extreme alpine conditions, the challenge of earning trust with professional athletes, and what it takes to turn years of footage into a story worth telling.
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