With over 25 years experience as a DP, on recent projects such as The Kingmaker (Venice/TIFF 2019), Generation Wealth (Sundance 2018), Seeing Allred (Sundance 2018/Netflix), as well as a Field Producer/DP on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Parts Unknown, Risius brings a depth of filmmaking experience and perspective that very few can. He grew up on a small farm in rural Northern Iowa, served in The Peace Corps in Ecuador and has since worked tirelessly to help bring about positive social change through filmmaking.  He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and daughter.