Jonas Åkerlund
Directing
Jonas Åkerlund (born November 10, 1965) is a Swedish film and music video director, and drummer. He is best known for his stylish music videos, which are often mock forms of movie trailers and short films. His video for Madonna's song "Ray of Light" won a Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form, and a record seven awards at 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, including the Video of the Year. He more recently directed the video for Britney Spears' 2011 single "Hold It Against Me".
Known for
Directing33
movieMetallica Saved My Life
2025
Director
movieDuEls
2024
Director
tvClark
2022
Director
moviePolar
2019
Director
movieLords of Chaos
2018
Director
movieRammstein: Paris
2017
Director
movieLemonade
2016
Director
movieRoxette Diaries
2016
Director
movieBEYONCÉ
2014
Director
movieSmall Apartments
2012
Director
moviePlace (Ställe)
2009
Director
moviePussy
2009
Director
movieHorsemen
2009
Director
movieBlondie: Good Boys
2003
Director
movieSpun
2003
Director
Try
2000
Director
movieTurn the Page
1999
Director
The Hidden
1997
Director
movieEn film om Modstrilogin
Director
Acting10
tvGermany's Next Topmodel
2006
Self - Special Guest
Editing5
Production5
movieMetallica Saved My Life
2025
Producer
movieRite Here Rite Now
2024
Producer
tvClark
2022
Executive Producer
movieLeave the World Behind
2014
Executive Producer
Writing4
Art1
movieGrindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New York
2026
Creative Director
Camera1
movieBlink-182: Greatest Hits
2005
Director of Photography
Creator1
tvClark
2022
Creator