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Hi, I’m Josef Skir, a 37-year-old film professional originally from Gothenburg and currently based in Stockholm. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Screenwriting from Dalarna University and completed a Film Producers training program at Yrgo. Today I work as a freelance screenwriter and development producer through Götafilm, collaborating on developing film projects.
I’m passionate about creating dramas with a multicultural perspective and enjoy blending humor with meaningful messages. My goal is to craft realistic events with relatable characters and to use storytelling as a way to make a positive difference in the world through filmmaking.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Director at Älska ditt jobb
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Directed a short documentary (2016).
Producer at Blodspår
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Produced a short film, which premiered at the Dalarnas Film Festival in 2019.
Script Assistant at SF Studios (TV Series 'Alex')
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Assisted script development for the TV series Alex, working with Producer Niklas Wickström & Director Alain Darborg.
Scholarship for Feature Film at From Film in Dalarna
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Development of feature film 'Gubben i lådan' (scholarship recipient).
Screenwriter at Götafilm
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Screenwriter for 'Svarttaxi' (Short Film) and 'Livlös' (Short Film); both projects progressed through the Dalarnas Film Festival circuit in 2024.
Screenwriter at Götafilm (Ongoing projects)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Ongoing projects including 'Där tistlar blommar' (Animated Feature), 'Back From The Dead' (Feature Film under development), 'Rätter med rötter' (Documentary Miniseries), and 'Run To The Hills' (TV Series under development).
Screenwriter at Götafilm
April 1, 2025 - PresentDär tistlar blommar — Animated Feature Film in collaboration with Christer Wahlberg (Director), supported by Moving Sweden and produced by Götafilm.
Producer & Director at Götafilm
April 1, 2025 - PresentRätter med rötter — Documentary Miniseries about food influencer Dennis Yen.
Screenwriter & Concept Developer at Götafilm
April 1, 2025 - PresentRun To The Hills — TV Series under development in collaboration with Lisa Henni (Lead Role).
Producer at Götafilm
April 1, 2025 - PresentBack From The Dead — Feature Film under development.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Screenwriting for Film and TV at Dalarna University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Internship at SF Studios
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Producer - Film and TV at Yrgo
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025Qualifications
Scholarship for Feature Film
January 1, 2020 - April 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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