André Øvredal
André Øvredal (lang; born 6 May 1973) is a Norwegian filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films Trollhunter (2010), The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), and Passenger (2026).
André Øvredal
Lega Nerd · Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: intervista al regista André Øvredal (frame grab, 0:32) · CC BY 3.0
- Name
- André Øvredal
- Born
- 6 May 1973
- Birthplace
- Norway
- Occupation
- Film director, screenwriter, film producer
- Field
- film and film production.
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André Øvredal (lang; born 6 May 1973) is a Norwegian filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films Trollhunter (2010), The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), and Passenger (2026).
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• Name — André Øvredal • Born — 6 May 1973 • Birthplace — Norway • Occupation — Film director, screenwriter, film producer • Years Active — 1997–present
Life and career
Life and career
He is best known for writing and directing the film Trollhunter. Øvredal wrote for 20th Century Fox Television the pilot episode of action-horror television series Enormous, which is based on the comic book of the same name.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Editor • 2000 — Future Murder • 2010 — Trollhunter • 2016 — The Autopsy of Jane Doe • 2019 — Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark • 2020 — Mortal — Executive • 2022 — Umma — Executive • 2023 — The Last Voyage of the Demeter • 2026 — Passenger
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Writer — Producer — Notes • 2014 — Enormous — Co-executive — Pilot episode
Short films
• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer • 2001 — 3AM Eternal • 2009 — Customer Support • 2015 — Polaroid — Executive • 2016 — Tunnelen
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- 1.Longs-métrages norvégiens. Ciné Nordica consulté. 2011.
- 2.Mark Olsen. Indie Focus: 'Trollhunter' sets sights on American audiences. Los Angeles Times consulté. 12 juin 2011.
- 3.Interview: 'Troll Hunter' director André Øvredal. Imitation of Life consulté. 4 septembre 2011.
- 4.Steve Barton. Fox TV Makes an Enormous Announcement. The New York Times consulté. 9 juin 2011.
- 5.20th TV, New Regency Television Take On ‘Enormous’ Comic Book Adaptation. Deadline.com Deadline consulté. 9 juin 2011.
- 6.Mike Fleming Jr. ‘The Autopsy Of Jane Doe’ Helmer Andre Ovredal To Direct ‘Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark’ For CBS Films. Deadline.com Deadline consulté. 7 décembre 2017.
- 7.André Øvredal va réaliser l’adaptation en film de “Marche ou Crève”. Stephen King France consulté. 11 juin 2019.
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