Jon Glassberg

Jon Glassberg (born 1 May 1984) is an American entrepreneur, professional climber, photographer and filmmaker. He is the founder of Louder Than 11, LLC. a film and photo production studio based in Boulder, CO. Glassberg is best known for his work as a cinematographer in a number of award-winning documentaries such as Free Solo, Golden Gate, The Nose, China Doll, and the Cliffside Shop.
Glassberg has gained global recognition as a renowned commercial and documentary filmmaker with his contributions to rock climbing media culminating in the debut of the inaugural Sport Climbing Olympic event in Tokyo, Japan in 2021. Glassberg is known for capturing pictures and video in the vertical world and blurring the line between commercial and documentary cinema. Glassberg is also known for climbing “The Nest” graded V15 in Red Rock National Conservation Area outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.
==Early life and education==
Glassberg was born on 1 May 1984 to Holly Hintz and Neil Glassberg in Charlottesville, VA. He started climbing at age 11 at Rocky Top Climbing Gym. Glassberg went to high school at Albemarle High and competed as a youth and adult for nearly 20 years. 
In 2003, Glassberg moved to Boone, NC, and attended undergraduate and grad school at Appalachian State University, earning a bachelor's and master's degree in Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology, with a focus on Business. 
==Career==
Glassberg started his career as a professional climber when he was 17 years old. He has traveled the world climbing rocks up to 5.14 and V15. During his career, Glassberg developed an authentic perspective on climbing and the outdoor industry. As a director Glassberg captures the spirit and soul of cutting-edge climbing with the world's best climbers.
In 2008, Glassberg founded Louder Than 11 (LT11), a media production company that is known for its work in the outdoor industry. The company has been an exclusive broadcast and media partner with the USA Climbing from 2008-2018. Working with a diverse group of pro athletes and directing a variety of award-winning features and international campaigns for The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Black Diamond, and Buff, Glassberg has grown his company, Louder Than Eleven, into one of the outdoor industry's most trusted production houses. He has also managed to attract personal sponsors like Mountain Hardwear, Buff, Friction Labs, Canon, F-Stop, Vuarnet, Petzl, and La Sportiva.
In 2021, Glassberg co-founded Crux Academy, an educational learning platform for the outdoor industry considered the “Masterclass for the Outdoors”. In his career, Glassberg has also done charitable video work for Pathfinder International, Room to Read, Apne Aap Women's Worldwide, Heifer International, VE Global, American Red Cross, and Foothills United Way.
Glassberg also covered the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games focusing on the debut of “Sport Climbing” documenting the event from start to finish through photography.
==Filmography==
S.No.	Title 	Year	Type 	Role
1 	“Satisfaction” 	2008	Feature Documentary 	Camera op, assistant editor
2 	“The Swiss Account” 	2011	Feature Documentary 	DP, Director, Editor
3 	“The Abyss” 	2012	Feature Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
4 	“Park Life” 	2012	Feature Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
5 	“Marmot’s Lead Now Tour”	2013	Short Documentary Series 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
6 	“The Nose” 	2015	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
7 	“Golden Gate” 	2015	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
8 	“Role Reversal” 	2016	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
9 	“Kissing the Rock” 	2016	Short Documentary 	Assistant editor
10 	“Zodiac” 	2017	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
11 	“The Incredible Hulk” 	2017	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
12 	“The Cliffside Shop” 	2017	Commercial 	DP, Director, Editor
13 	“The Dawn Wall” 	2017	Documentary 	Additional cinematography
14 	“Dreamland” 	2017	Documentary (Art) 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
15 	“Storm Giant” 	2017	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
16 	“Freedom of the Wheels” 	2018	Short Narrative Documentary	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
17 	“Reel Rock” 	2018	TV Series 	Still photographer and Additional crew
18 	“Magic Mushroom” 	2018	Short Documentary 	Producer, Director, DP, Editor
19 	“Free Solo” 	2018	Documentary 	Camera operator
20 	“Deep Water” 	2019	Short Feature Documentary 	Director, DP, Editor
21 	“CBD Vending Machine” 	2021	Commercial 	DP, Director, Editor
22 	“Masterclass: Climbing” 	2021	Web TV Series 	High Angle DP and Camera op.
==Awards==
* Storm Giant: Recipient of the Mountain Film Festival Award, Best Documentary Category
* China Doll: Recipient of the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Award, Independent Documentary Award, Mountain Film Festival Award and Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival Award
* Dreamland: Recipient of the Mountain Film Festival Award
* Free Solo: Recipient of an Oscar, BAFTA, Primetime Emmy 
* Going The Distance Vending Machine: Recipient of the Clio Cannabis Award
* Cliffside Shop: Recipient of two Cannes Lions and two Clio Awards
==Licenses and certifications==
* FAA Certified Drone Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration
* Certified Adobe Expert - Illustrator, Appalachian State University
==Personal life==
Glassberg is married to Jessica Glassberg, who is also a professional photographer and has a Ph.D. in photo history. They currently live in Boulder, Colorado, with their dog Jerry, a mini Australian labradoodle.
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official Website
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* Jon Glassberg on IMDb
Category:1984 births
Category:American entrepreneurs
Category:American rock climbers
Category:American photographers
Category:American filmmakers
Category:People from Charlottesville, Virginia