Arild Østin Ommundsen
- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Arild Østin Ommundsen is a well-known Norwegian filmmaker. His debut film, "Mongoland" (2001), a low-budget production, made Norwegian film history. It paved the way for a new direction in Norwegian cinema and has since become a beloved classic. To this day, it is still shown in cinemas every Christmas.
Following his breakthrough, Arild moved on to larger productions in both Stavanger and Oslo. In 2004, he directed Monsterthursday, the first Norwegian feature film invited to Sundance, starring Kim Bodnia, Iben Hjejle, Vegar Hoel, and Silje Salomonsen. Arild's approach to filmmaking has become synonymous with groundbreaking work. After working on several productions based in Oslo, he made a bold decision in 2012-he abandoned a traditional film crew and pursued an entirely independent filmmaking process. The result was "Eventyrland" (It's Only Make Believe), a true one-man-band production. Arild took on every major role himself, including producing, writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design. Despite working alone, he was nominated in four different categories at the International Film Festival in Haugesund that same year and was invited to the prestigious Camerimage Festival in Poland.
Since 2012, Arild has focused on finding the right balance in each of his projects-the balance between creative freedom and financial constraints. This pursuit has led to several remarkable productions, all showcasing artistic boldness without compromising audience appeal or quality.
Following his breakthrough, Arild moved on to larger productions in both Stavanger and Oslo. In 2004, he directed Monsterthursday, the first Norwegian feature film invited to Sundance, starring Kim Bodnia, Iben Hjejle, Vegar Hoel, and Silje Salomonsen. Arild's approach to filmmaking has become synonymous with groundbreaking work. After working on several productions based in Oslo, he made a bold decision in 2012-he abandoned a traditional film crew and pursued an entirely independent filmmaking process. The result was "Eventyrland" (It's Only Make Believe), a true one-man-band production. Arild took on every major role himself, including producing, writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design. Despite working alone, he was nominated in four different categories at the International Film Festival in Haugesund that same year and was invited to the prestigious Camerimage Festival in Poland.
Since 2012, Arild has focused on finding the right balance in each of his projects-the balance between creative freedom and financial constraints. This pursuit has led to several remarkable productions, all showcasing artistic boldness without compromising audience appeal or quality.
