Festvil programmer (FR)

Julie Rousson holds a Masters degree in cultural project production, with a master’s thesis about the impact of Internet and numeric revolution on the short film industry. She permanently joins Sauve Qui Peut le Court Métrage, the association behind the Clermont-Ferrand Int’ Short Film Festival, in 2015 after several years working on punctual missions. She is a member of the International competition selection committee. She coordinates the Pop-Up & #SHORT program dedicated to new fiction models, the industry events at the Short Film Market (including coproduction forum Euro Connection) and the relation with administrative institutions. She is a board member of the Short Film Conference.

Actor (DK)

Rasmus Hammerich is a trained actor from the Danish National School of Performing Arts, graduating in 2006, and has since worked in many facets of the profession. However, for the past 10 years, film and television have been his primary focus.

Rasmus has appeared in productions such as A Horrible Woman, Elves, The Survivors, The House, Before the Frost, and in 2022, he played the lead role in the Oscar-nominated short film On My Mind.

In December, Rasmus will star in DR's Tidsrejsen 2.

Screenwriter og actor (DK)

Anna Neye is a Danish-Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and author. She graduated from The Arts Educational School in London in 1995 and completed the screenwriting program at the National Film School of Denmark in 2005. She received the Danish Dramatists' Talent Award in 2007. She is best known for the satire program Normalerweize. In 2023, she, along with Frederikke Aspöck, won the Nordic Council Film Prize for Viften, which she wrote and played one of the lead roles in.

Director and screenwriter (DK)

Kamilla Wargo Brekling. Born in Copenhagen 1966. Danish choreographer, director and playwright. Her plays often curiously tend to investigate gender thematically, the possibilities of modern living as well as impossibilities. This curiosity has resulted in Brekling’s popular trilogy “War”, “Sorry” and “Piss”, the last two mentioned were staged at The Royal Danish Theatre. Brekling has won several awards as both a playwright and director. Her latest piece “No shit” played for sold out houses at The Royal Danish Theatre last season. Her play “Woman know your body” has played in several contries - and in Copenhagen in 15 years in a row now. Kamilla Wargo Brekling has developed her own method to create her manuscripts and plays – it´s called The Wargo-method, she´s a known teacher in this and teaches actorstudents and actors all over Denmark.

Actor and director (DK)

Nicolaj Kopernikus is a renowned Danish actor. He graduated from the Odense Theatre School in 1994 and had his breakthrough in the feature film Let’s Get Lost. Known for his versatility, he has played significant roles in films such as The Bench and in the TV series The Killing on DR, Season 1. He has also performed on major theater stages, including the Royal Danish Theatre. Kopernikus has received several awards, including a Robert and a Bodil, for his acting. He is respected for his ability to bring depth to his characters and is a central figure in Danish film and theater. Nicolaj Kopernikus has also directed the short film From Above, in which he plays the main character. The film won the Youth Audience Award at OFF23. He has previously been Oscar-shortlisted for his first short film, Stenofonen.

Festival Director (POR)

Born in Porto in 1966. Graduated in graphic design in Porto Fine Arts School. In 1993 founded Curtas Vila do Conde - International Film Festival, where is currently director and programmer. Director of Agência - Portuguese Short Film Agency, for the promotion, sales and international distribution of Portuguese short films. Producer of several short films. Curator of short films and Portuguese contemporary cinema retrospectives and film events. Programmer for the Short Film Day in Portugal. Producer in the film department of Porto 2001 – European Capital of Culture, including production of films and the launching of the international documentary and new media festival Odisseia Nas Imagens.

Director (DK)

Sidse Carstens is a graduate animation director from the National Film School of Denmark. She has many years of experience as a director and screenwriter, working on commercial films, her own art films, and film installations. Her works have been showcased and exhibited both in Denmark and internationally at venues including the Brooklyn Film Festival, Nordisk Panorama, Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin, Kunsthal Charlottenborg, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, Roskilde Festival, the National Gallery of Denmark, Centre Pompidou, and Palais de Tokyo in Paris.
Sidse has also taught, been a member of the admissions committee, and served as a censor at the National Film School of Denmark's animation director program.

Artist (DK)

John Kenn Mortensen has worked as both an illustrator and a film director. He won an award for best comic book debut with the book Post-it Monsters, which was released in 2011. In 2014, he published the novel The Misfits as well as a box of 30 creepy cards. In 2015, he released Journey Through the Midnight Forest, a large picture book with fold-out pages featuring enormous horror drawings. In addition to drawing and writing books, he also collaborates internationally. He has illustrated Neil Gaiman's edition of Hansel and Gretel and created concept art for an animated film for DreamWorks.

Director (FR)

Léahn Vivier-Chapas is a French film director. She studied at the La Poudrière, where she directed two short films: Méats and DIY: how I changed tyres on Boobzilla. Since then, she develops and directs her own projects, including The Boob Fairy, produced by Folivari and released in 2021, which was selected at OFF22. She currently co-directs and storyboards Folivari’s next feature film Liberty’s Children and is developing two short films. Relationship with the body, sexist stereotypes and the construction of oppression related to them are the core themes of her creations. Léahn explores those subjects in all their contradictions and violence but with a touch of absurd humor.

Director (DK)

Graduated as a director from The National Film School of Denmark in 2011, and was taught within the traditions of cinematic documentary film by Arne Bro and Karin Worsoe among others and in dramaturgy as interpreted by scriptwriter and teacher Mogens Rukov. Lea Glob graduated with the short film Meeting my father Kasper Tophat.

In 2014 Glob co-direted Olmo & The Seagull with Petra Costa.
In 2016 Glob co-directed Venus- Lets talk about sex a feature documentary film together with Mette Carla Albrechtsen, a film about sexuality from a female perspective. The film premiered in IDFAs first appearance competition.

In 2022 “Apolonia, Apolonia” won best film at IDFA, and in 2023 Best Documentary at Göteborg IFF, One World Iff, Hong Kong Iff among others, and got shortlisted for the Oscars. In 2024 Glob was awarded the Carl Th. Dreyer honorary Grant for outstanding artistic achievement in film.

Director (ITA)

Alessandra Celesia was born in Italy and lives between Paris and Belfast. After studying contemporary literature and theatre, she began a career as an actress and stage director with a focus on experimental performance and collective creation. She has directed ten feature documentaries including THE BOOKSELLER OF BELFAST coproduced by ARTE France which premiered at Visions du Réel and won best film at Popoli Film Festival; ITALIAN MIRAGE which premiered at Cinéma du Réel; ANATOMIA DEL MIRACOLO, also co-produced by ARTE France, premiered at Locarno FF and received a “Star of the SCAM”. Her latest work THE FLATS, premiered at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen winning the Dox:Award.

Director (SVE)

Carl Olsson is a Swedish film director and documentarian who graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in Copenhagen (2009-2013). He also studied at the Dramatiska Institutet and Nordens Folkhögskola Biskops Arnö in Stockholm.

His graduation film, "BLESSED BE THIS PLACE" (2013), was nominated for a Robert Award and has won several international awards. Olsson's first documentary film, "PATRIMONIUM," was awarded for "Artistic Excellence" at the Moscow International Film Festival. His second documentary, "MEANWHILE ON EARTH" (2020), premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and was nominated for Best Cinematography at the Guldbagge Awards. His latest film, "VINTERSAGA" (2023), was featured in the main competition at CPH
and nominated for Best Documentary at the Guldbagge Awards.

Producer/distributor (DK)

Kim has Produced or Exec. Produced more than 150 films and TV-series, incl. titles as Adams Apples, Green Butchers, R, Terkel in Trouble , BECK, Maria Wern, A World Apart and I Kill Giants as well as many shorts, where he holds 7 personal Nominations and 2 Academy Awards Oscar® wins (within the company it’s 15 shortlist / 10 Nominations and 4 Oscars.®

Animator (DK)

Award-winning animator with more than 30 years of experience in the film business. Sara Koppel previously worked on well-known Danish animated films, TV commercials and short films. I 2002 she founded her own animation studio, Naked Love Film & Koppel Animation, where she now works creatively and independently on hand-drawn projects.

Actor (DK)

Fanny Leander Bornedal is a Danish actress and director, born on July 28, 1988, in Copenhagen. She is known for her versatility and strong presence in both film and theater.

Bornedal made her debut early in her career and has since established herself as a prominent figure in Danish performing arts. As a director, Fanny Leander Bornedal has also made a name for herself with her innovative work and unique vision.

Her contributions to both the film and theater worlds have made her a significant figure in Danish culture, and she continues to captivate audiences with her diverse artistic expressions.

Director (DK)

Christian Bengtson is a Danish film director known for his profound and visually captivating films. With his debut film, "Skæbnesvanger" (Fateful), he has established himself as a talented storyteller with the ability to capture complex human emotions.

Bengtson has received recognition for his detailed approach to film production and has won several awards for his work. He is also an active mentor and educator, supporting upcoming filmmakers and contributing to the development of film culture.

Director (DK)

Cecilie McNair is a Danish film director and screenwriter known for her ability to create both poignant dramas and visually impressive films. Her debut film, "Skiftende Skyer" (Changing Clouds), was recognized for its original approach and strong character portrayals.

McNair is renowned for her visual sense and deep narrative understanding, which have earned her awards and international attention. In addition to her film career, she is a dedicated mentor and an active participant in film festivals and cultural events.

Cecilie McNair continues to explore and expand the art of filmmaking with her unique stories that engage and inspire audiences

Our youth jury is always a local school class, and they have a significant task ahead of them as they select the very best youth film across the competitions. The process requires making mature decisions, and we have great respect for their work.

"What we love most is watching a good film. We have worked with short films in our Danish classes and have also tried our hand at making films ourselves, but we are very curious about what a week filled with many short films can offer us. We are full of enthusiasm and love new challenges, and we are really looking forward to having the opportunity to choose the best youth film at OFF24."