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CREATOR

2025

REBIRTH

2026

OLAS

2025

2025 SHOWREEL

2025

FALLING

2025

CRAIG JONES INVITATIONAL

2025

REALITY V IMAGINATION

2024

MOVENPLAY

2024

WYLIE BEE

2024

LIMÓN — COSTA RICA

2024

2024 SHOWREEL

CLIENT WORK

DOCUMENTARIES

03 FILMS · 2025
2025

CHAMPIONS IN THE SPORT

The inspiring journey of Gui and Rafa Mendes, two brothers who rose from humble beginnings to become world renowned champions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

2025

CREATOR

An artist pushing the boundaries of art

2025

REBIRTH

A short story about a young Jamaican surfer who came from nothing to now growing his career through surfing

DIRECTED · FILMED · EDITEDRYDER CORTEZ
ROLEDIRECTOR · DP · EDITOR
ABOUT

Ryder is a filmmaker and videographer currently based in Costa Rica, available to work worldwide. He specializes in telling the stories of high level athletes and artists, bringing his own cinematic visual style and storytelling approach to every project.

He started creating videos at the age of 13 and quickly developed a passion for filmmaking and editing. At 14, he began training Jiu Jitsu, not knowing it would eventually shape the direction of his filmmaking career. What started as two separate passions naturally came together, leading him to work with some of the biggest names in the sport and making athlete documentaries the core focus of his work.

Over the years, Ryder has worked as a cinematographer, creative director, and editor across a wide range of projects, from documentaries and commercial brand films to music festivals, and retreats. While his experience spans multiple industries, his passion has always been capturing authentic stories through a lens.

He continues to grow as both a filmmaker and creative director, aiming to collaborate with world class athletes and brands to create films that stand out.

LET'S TALK

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I LOOK FORWARD TO BRINGING YOUR PROJECT TO LIFE!