Team Aarhus

Founder and Director - Anders Holm

Anders Holm is a senior Danish director and producer with years of experience in the film industry. His works are renowned for their strong emotional expression and profound portrayal of human nature. He has directed and produced multiple internationally award-winning films, covering various genres such as drama films and documentaries, and he has unique insights into Nordic style narrative techniques. As the chairman of the judging panel, Anders is responsible for evaluating the artistic quality and narrative integrity of the participating films, and leading the judging panel to make fair judgments on all participating films.

Artistic Director - Freja Mikkelsen

Freja Mikkelsen is a highly respected art director and graphic designer, specializing in the design and expression of visual styles in films. She has served as the artistic director in multiple internationally renowned film projects, responsible for the overall visual presentation of the films. Freja's unique style in film art design is known for her delicate environmental shaping and strong natural elements. Her works often enhance the theme and emotional expression of the film through the design of scenes and props. At Aarhus International Short Film Festival, Freja is responsible for selecting and guiding works with distinct visual styles and artistic innovations.

Technical Consultant - Lars S ø rensen

Lars S ø rensen is a film photography and post production technology expert, focusing on innovation and application of film technology. He has served as a cinematographer and technical consultant for several well-known films, with extensive experience in lighting, camera language, and special effects processing. Lars' technical abilities have made him a frequent guest at multiple film festivals. His filmmaking techniques are superb, allowing him to maximize the emotional impact of the story through visual effects. As a technical consultant for Aarhus International Short Film Festival, he provides technical support and guidance to participants to ensure that all participating films meet the technical quality standards.

Anna Lindberg is a renowned Danish screenwriter and curator who specializes in film script creation and curation, dedicated to promoting female film creation and exploring emerging film talents. She has extensive experience in curating film festivals and has held multiple screenwriting workshops, cultivating numerous young screenwriters. Anna has a profound understanding of narrative structures and film plays, and her screenwriting works are widely acclaimed for their philosophical and innovative narrative style. At Aarhus International Short Film Festival, Anna is responsible for screening excellent scripts and planning film creation projects.

screenwriter and curator - Anna Lindberg

Jonas Kristoffersen is a seasoned documentary director and photographer known for his documentaries that focus on human and natural environment themes. His works are full of social consciousness and profound insights into nature, and have won multiple international film awards. Jonas excels at telling profound social issues and humanistic concerns through documentaries, especially in the fields of environmental protection and social justice. He has participated in the judging work of multiple film festivals and is able to provide professional opinions on the authenticity, narrative techniques, and visual expression of documentaries.

reviewer - Jonas Kristoffersen

Head of Media and Public Relations - Sofie Andersen

Sofie Andersen is an expert in film media and public relations, specializing in the promotion and global marketing of film festivals. She has extensive experience in media planning, brand promotion, and public relations strategy. She has planned public relations events for multiple well-known film festivals and helped independent film works gain widespread attention on the international stage. Sofie has a profound understanding of how to use digital media, social platforms, and traditional media to promote film festivals, and she ensures that the brand image of Aarhus International Short Film Festival is effectively disseminated globally.

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