Eric Beckstead

Background

About Eric Beckstead

Founder @thefreecollective / Professional Artist / Athlete / Entrepreneur / Photo-Videographer/Editor Eric is a Squamish based professional creative director and athlete. Through his entrepreneurial pursuits in arts as well as professional level skiing he has founded a conservation focused lifestyle brand 'The Free Collective' as well as worked with companies including Redbull, ESPN, Columbia, Vans, Vice, Remy Martin, Lululemon, EA (Electronic Arts) & many more. During this process Eric has received industry recognition including; IMDB credits, Published & award winning photography, Awarded 2022 Global winner of World Ski & Snowboard Film Festival as well as creating & producing a TV series with Shaw TV for his personal brand. The last 2 years he spent as a creative lead with Rise & Shine partnered with EA (Electronic Arts). Eric is primarily focused on creating/producing content as well as paving the path for the direction of media, aesthetic, design. Mediums include but are not limited to: Photographer, Cinematographer, Taste Maker, Director, Editor, Model, Actor, Designer, Adventurer, Business owner Founder of The Free Collective // Driven and inspired by a lifestyle focused on promoting sustainability through collaborations & pursuing passions.