Andre Ovredal - Norwegian Director and Writer - TrollHunter - On DVD and Streaming for Halloween
From: MergingArts Productions
Series: Spoiler Alert Radio - Conversations on the craft of filmmaking
Length: 29:00
Andre made a name for himself as one of Norway’s most successful directors of commercials with almost two hundred commercials for clients in Norway and abroad to his credit, as well as directing award winning short films.
Andre’s latest work is the feature, TrollHunter, a thrilling documentary style film that is both darkly comedic and suspenseful.
Filmed in the countryside of Norway, TrollHunter tells the story of a veteran hunter and fed-up government employee as he reveals the world of beasts known only to Norwegians in stories from their childhood and the students and the audience eventually believe his unlikely tales.
TrollHunter is great for screening on Halloween and is available on DVD and streaming.
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Andre made a name for himself as one of Norway’s most successful directors of commercials with almost two hundred commercials for clients in Norway and abroad to his credit, as well as directing award winning short films.
Andre’s latest work is the feature, TrollHunter, a thrilling documentary style film that is both darkly comedic and suspenseful.
Filmed in the countryside of Norway, TrollHunter tells the story of a veteran hunter and fed-up government employee as he reveals the world of beasts known only to Norwegians in stories from their childhood and the students and the audience eventually believe his unlikely tales.
TrollHunter is great for screening on Halloween and is available on DVD and streaming.
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Broadcast History
WZBC, BSR Radio, Providence, WPRR, Pacifica Audioport for Pacifica Affiliates, iTunes
Additional Credits
MergingArts Productions - Produced by Toni Pennacchia and Paul Elsnau
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