I’m a Norwegian film editor, director, screenwriter, and creative developer. I have over thirteen years of filmmaking experience across Southeast Asia, Europe, and British Columbia, working in both artistic and commercial spaces - including full time positions at major international production companies/agencies such as Monks and EndemolShine. My feature directorial debut documentary The Chef & The Daruma premiered at VIFF in the fall of 2024. Personal website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Mads Karlsen Baekkevold

I’m a Norwegian film editor, director, screenwriter, and creative developer. I have over thirteen years of filmmaking experience across Southeast Asia, Europe, and British Columbia, working in both artistic and commercial spaces - including full time positions at major international production companies/agencies such as Monks and EndemolShine. My feature directorial debut documentary The Chef & The Daruma premiered at VIFF in the fall of 2024. Personal website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a Norwegian film editor, director, screenwriter, and creative developer. I have over thirteen years of filmmaking experience across Southeast Asia, Europe, and British Columbia, working in both artistic and commercial spaces - including full time positions at major international production companies/agencies such as Monks and EndemolShine. My feature directorial debut documentary The Chef & The Daruma premiered at VIFF in the fall of 2024. Personal website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Swedish
Fluent
Danish
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Creative, Director, and Editor at Monks Singapore & Amsterdam
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Senior creative, directing and editing for an international commercial roster across Singapore and Amsterdam.
Director, Editor, and Creative at Endemol Shine Group Asia
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Directed, edited, and provided creative development for a boutique production unit with an extensive client list and original content.
Director, Editor, and Creative at Hurrah Productions
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Directing, writing, editing, and creative. Restored collaboration with Wallop Film; produced content for multiple clients.
Senior Creative, Director, and Editor at Freelance (Vancouver, BC-based)
November 1, 2021 - Present
Senior creative, directing and editing for Monks’ roster of top international commercial clients on a freelance basis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film and Modern Art at Lassalle College of the Arts, Singapore
August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor's degree in Film and Modern Art at University of Oslo, Norway
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009
Diploma in Film Industry – Holistic Film Studies at Hamar College, Norway
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other