Director/ producer · Documentary & Factual
Based in Oslo · Working internationally
(core)
me
I am a documentary filmmaker combining cinematic storytelling with the realism of field reporting.
With over 30 years of experience in demanding productions — from conflict zones to controlled studio environments — I focus on stories shaped by truth, human complexity and strong visual narratives.
(collaboration)
you
I work closely with journalists, crews and contributors throughout the entire process, within a framework of editorial responsibility.
(drive)
humanity
My work is driven by a focus on truth and an interest in voices shaped by conflict, pressure and injustice.
Projects (docs)
Murder in Mayfair (doc. series)
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
BBC2/ BBC Arabic/ TV2 Norway
In 2008, 23-year-old Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen was killed after a night out in Mayfair. Hours later, the only suspect, Farouk Abdulhak, fled the UK to Yemen.
The series follows BBC reporter Nawal Al-Maghafi as she investigates the case, tracing how political influence, wealth and legal structures allowed Abdulhak to remain beyond the reach of British authorities.
4×44 min / 1×58 min / 1×57 min (Arabic version)
Only a Father (doc. short)
In 2013, Sadiq Abdallah Juma’s daughters left Norway to join ISIS in Syria. Determined to bring them home, he travels into the war zone, where he is captured by ISIS and accused of spying for Norwegian intelligence.
The film follows Juma over four years as he attempts to reunite his family, despite the choices his daughters have made.
Dishonored (doc. short)
In 2002, Mukhtar Mai was ordered raped by a tribal council in rural Pakistan as part of an “honor” punishment between two feuding clans.
The film follows her pursuit of justice in the aftermath, tracing how her case moved from a local ruling to international attention.
Airborne Medics (doc. series)
In northern Afghanistan, Norwegian medical personnel operate under pressure to evacuate and treat the wounded. The series follows the Norwegian Aeromedical Detachment (NAD) in Meymaneh and their missions to stabilise and transport injured soldiers and civilians.
Forbidden Future (doc. short)
In the Islamic Republic of Iran, young people form underground communities around music, art and sport, operating outside the boundaries set by the authorities.
The film follows a group of artists navigating these spaces, where expression carries the risk of punishment, including arrest, flogging and imprisonment.
Land of the Free - Home of the Brave (doc. short)
In LAND OF THE FREE – HOME OF THE BRAVE, American Special Forces hunt terrorists in Afghanistan while operating undercover as local farmers. Shot in 2003, the film offers rare close access to soldiers navigating unfamiliar terrain, frustration and contradiction in the war on terror.
The documentary received the Amanda Award for Best Documentary at the Norwegian International Film Festival, and was later acquired by broadcasters including BBC, PBS and Discovery.
(a short, adapted)
I have worked as a director and producer across advertising, broadcast and film, delivering projects from short-form work to feature-length productions.
I also work across writing, editing and photography, with a focus on visual storytelling shaped in post-production.
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(next)
project
Continuing to develop new work.
…stories shaped by truth, human complexity — and the consequences of power.