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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Tower | Feature Film | ||
| 2010 | Santa Klaus | Short Film | ||
| 2008 | Min Bestemor Beijing | Short Film | ||
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |