I entered the world of filmmaking as the main actor in the Disney film Shipwrecked, and later studied film directing in Denmark and London. After my short films travelled the international festival circuit, I moved into advertising.

Since then, I have directed global campaigns for brands including Adidas, Mercedes-Benz, Timberland Pro, Universal Studios, Netflix and Philips, as well as working as a creative director on a number of projects.

I love suspending disbelief and developing stories with talented people. I have always moved comfortably between genres and formats, from traditional film and TVCs to documentary, social and interactive work.

Besides directing, I build creative tools. Most recently, I co-founded and created Borderland, a daily ritual app for creative long-form writers. In recent years, my work has expanded into generative AI, virtual production and gaming engines. To me, technology should deepen the creative process rather than simply make it faster or cheaper.

I hold an MA in Interactive Media from London College of Communication. Over the years I have collaborated with agencies, production companies, musicians, artists and designers, and shot all over the world.

I am Norwegian, but grew up between New York, London and Oslo, and have also spent many years in Berlin and Stockholm. That background has shaped how I approach different cultures, audiences and ways of working. Currently based between Stockholm and London.

Reach out and let's talk.

Stian

Collaborations, music videos, drama and further info: info@liff.tv

For commercial projects in following countries please contact one of my wonderful producers :

One Big Happy Family, Norway Producer Mone Mikkelsen

Lovo, Belgium.Producer Bert Brulez & Francois Chandelle

Who's McQueen, Switzerland. Producer Philipp Petterson

Ransom, India. Producer. Suhana Sharma (non exclusive)

For other territories contact me directly HERE.