Mats Grorud (born 1 August 1976) is a Norwegian director and animator.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the films The Tower, Min Bestemor Beijing and more.[3][4]
Mats Grorud | |
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Born | (1976-08-01) 1 August 1976 (age 46) Tønsberg, Norway |
Alma mater | Volda University College |
Occupation | Director, Screenwriter, Animator |
Years active | 2005–present |
Mats was born and raised in Tønsberg, Norway. He studied animation at the Volda University College.[5] His animated short film Min Bestemor Beijing (My Grandmother Beijing) screened at Lübeck Nordic Film Days[6] In 2018, his debut animated feature film The Tower premiered in the Annecy International Animated Film Festival[7][8]
Year | Film | Writer | Director | Notes |
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2018 | The Tower | ![]() |
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Feature Film |
2010 | Santa Klaus | ![]() |
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Short Film |
2008 | Min Bestemor Beijing | ![]() |
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Short Film |
Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
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2010 | Won | Nordisk Panorama Film Festival | Best Animation[9] | Min Bestemor Beijing |
Nominated | Warsaw International Film Festival | Best Short | Min Bestemor Beijing | |
2018 | Won | Chicago International Children's Film Festival | Liv Ullmann Peace Prize[10] | The Tower |