I'm Johan Granstrand, a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Northern Sweden. My work spans conflict journalism, nature documentaries, and outdoor storytelling, with a focus on long-form public television and socially engaged branded content. I bring a deep connection to nature, culture, and systemic narratives to every project, and I collaborate across all stages of production to craft compelling, responsible storytelling. I am passionate about capturing immersive visuals and authentic human experiences, using documentary practice to illuminate complex subjects and foster dialogue. My background in journalism informs a rigorous approach to sourcing, ethics, and storytelling, while my creative work in natural and cultural environments fuels a steady curiosity and willingness to explore new formats and collaborations.

Johan Granstrand

I'm Johan Granstrand, a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Northern Sweden. My work spans conflict journalism, nature documentaries, and outdoor storytelling, with a focus on long-form public television and socially engaged branded content. I bring a deep connection to nature, culture, and systemic narratives to every project, and I collaborate across all stages of production to craft compelling, responsible storytelling. I am passionate about capturing immersive visuals and authentic human experiences, using documentary practice to illuminate complex subjects and foster dialogue. My background in journalism informs a rigorous approach to sourcing, ethics, and storytelling, while my creative work in natural and cultural environments fuels a steady curiosity and willingness to explore new formats and collaborations.

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I’m Johan Granstrand, a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Northern Sweden. My work spans conflict journalism, nature documentaries, and outdoor storytelling, with a focus on long-form public television and socially engaged branded content. I bring a deep connection to nature, culture, and systemic narratives to every project, and I collaborate across all stages of production to craft compelling, responsible storytelling.

I am passionate about capturing immersive visuals and authentic human experiences, using documentary practice to illuminate complex subjects and foster dialogue. My background in journalism informs a rigorous approach to sourcing, ethics, and storytelling, while my creative work in natural and cultural environments fuels a steady curiosity and willingness to explore new formats and collaborations.

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Work Experience

Director, Producer & Cinematographer at SVT Dokument Inifrån
January 1, 2025 - Present
Director, producer and cinematographer on Framgångssagan, a 3×59 minute documentary in production for SVT Dokument Inifrån (In Production 2025; Broadcast 2026).
Director, Producer & Cinematographer at SVT Documentary
January 1, 2025 - Present
Director, producer and cinematographer on Onaturlig Natur, a 59-minute documentary in production for SVT Documentary (In Production 2025; Broadcast 2026).
Director, Producer at SVT Documentary
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Director and producer on Salmo & Sapiens, a 49-minute SVT Documentary released in 2024.
Director, Producer at SVT Documentary
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Director and producer on Elisa och drömhästen, a 59-minute SVT Documentary released in 2021.
Director, Producer at Sveriges Röster
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Director and producer on Aldrig Ensam, 28 minutes.
Director, Producer at Independent Documentary
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Director and producer on Veins of Nature, a 20-minute independent documentary.
Director, Producer at Independent Documentary
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Director and producer on På Ofri Grund, a 28-minute independent documentary.
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at SVT Dokumentär
January 1, 2025 - Present
Cinematography for Året var 1975 (Dir Eva Tillberg & Jonas Fohlin).
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at SVT Dokument Inifrån
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematography for Vi ska ha barn (Dir Negra Efendic).
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at SVT Dokumentär
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematography for Året var 1974 (Dir Eva Tillberg & Jonas Fohlin).
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at Independent Documentary
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematography for Röken skulle blåsa mot Ryssen (Dir Catrin Lundqvist & Mona Larsson).
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at SVT Dokumentär
January 1, 2021 - Present
Cinematography for Året var 1972 (Dir Eva Tillberg & Jonas Fohlin).
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at Independent Documentary
January 1, 2018 - Present
Catching Snowflakes (Dir Amra Heco).
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at Short Film
January 1, 2018 - Present
24 Timmar (Dir Joel Nunez).

Education

Bachelor of Medical Science at Umeå University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Practical Philosophy & Political Science at Stockholm University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Natural Science Program at Nacka Gymnasium
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services