Hi, I’m Sunniva, a multidisciplinary artist with a background in theatre, film, photography, and education. I thrive in collaborative environments, bring a flexible, solution-oriented mindset, and stay calm under pressure to help teams create meaningful work. I trained in physical theatre in Barcelona and Paris and studied history and drama in Stavanger. I continue to explore storytelling across film, theatre, and cultural exchange projects across Europe, always aiming to contribute to vibrant creative communities.…

Sunniva Skårstyrvold

Hi, I’m Sunniva, a multidisciplinary artist with a background in theatre, film, photography, and education. I thrive in collaborative environments, bring a flexible, solution-oriented mindset, and stay calm under pressure to help teams create meaningful work. I trained in physical theatre in Barcelona and Paris and studied history and drama in Stavanger. I continue to explore storytelling across film, theatre, and cultural exchange projects across Europe, always aiming to contribute to vibrant creative communities.…

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Hi, I’m Sunniva, a multidisciplinary artist with a background in theatre, film, photography, and education. I thrive in collaborative environments, bring a flexible, solution-oriented mindset, and stay calm under pressure to help teams create meaningful work.

I trained in physical theatre in Barcelona and Paris and studied history and drama in Stavanger. I continue to explore storytelling across film, theatre, and cultural exchange projects across Europe, always aiming to contribute to vibrant creative communities.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Prosjektkoordinator (deltid) at Artmatters AS / Norkappfilm
January 1, 2025 - Present
Hybrid dokumentar; logger og klipp; prosjekt URO - lett om rus.
Kunstfilm – ENK (Filmmaker) at Sunniva S. Styrvold
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manus, regi, produsent og klipp for kunstfilm; egen produksjon.
Kortfilm – ENK (Filmmaker) at Sunniva S. Styrvold
January 1, 2024 - Present
Kortfilm, manus, regi og produsent; klipp og Grade.
Lagersjef at OverOslo Festivalen
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Ansvarlig for drikkevarer og distribusjon av varer til festivalbarene; ansvarsvakt, bartender & eventprodusent.
Nattklubbkoordinator / Kommunikasjon og sikkerhet at Kulturhuset i Oslo
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Ansvarlig for kommunikasjon, sikkerhet, skjenking av nattklubb med 760 gjester, samt servering og produksjon av eventer.
Artist Producer / Kursholder at Tønsberg middelalderfestival
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Ansvarlig for at artistene var på riktig plass til riktig tid og dekket deres behov.
Produsent, skuespiller & kursholder at Encounters company
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Produsent og skuespiller; arbeid på prosjekter i Frankrike og India.
Skuespiller, fakir & grunnlegger at Circlestanses company
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Skuespiller, fakir og grunnlegger.
Performer (De munnfulle) at Norge & Sverige
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Forestilling og opptredener.
Founder, Actor & Mentor at De Munnfulle Youth Group
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Founded and mentored a youth group; engaged in Erasmus+-driven mentorship projects and organized events, festivals, and cultural exchange programs across Europe.
Artist Producer at Tønsberg Medieval Festival
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Co-produced performances and coordinated logistics for the festival; supported artistic programming and events.
Drama Teacher & Workshop Leader at Cultural Schoolbag program (DKS); Arendal Kulturskole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Led drama workshops for primary and secondary students; taught multiple groups (ages 5–18) and contributed to school programs across Norway.
Producer, Actor & Workshop Leader at Encounter Company
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
An experimental theatre group; produced shows, performed as an actor, and led workshops.
Producer & Artist at Circle Stanse(s) Art Collective
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Co-produced tours, films, and exhibitions, including projects in Spain.
Director & Producer at Password (short film) / Password project
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Directed and produced the short film Password, involving a range of production tasks including editing.
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creator and producer of a short film project; responsibilities included writing, directing, producing, editing and sound design.
Director at Agnete - Beginning of the End (Music Video)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Directed a music video, coordinating between cast and crew and overseeing post-production.
Director at Forestillinger
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed theatre productions such as Entemed sitron and Brevet; oversaw logistics and artist needs.
Founder, Actor & Mentor at De Munnfulle Youth Group
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Founded and mentored a youth group, coordinating Erasmus+ mentorship projects and organizing events, festivals, and cultural exchange programs across Europe.
Producer & Actor at Circle Stances Art Collective
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Co-produced tours, films, and exhibitions, including projects in Spain.
Drama Teacher & Workshop Leader at Cultural School Bag Program (DKS)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Led drama workshops and theatre education across primary and secondary schools in Norway.
Drama Teacher at Hof Kulturskole
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Substitute drama teacher, responsible for teaching five groups of students aged 5–18.
Drama Teacher (Substitute) at Arendal Kulturskole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Substitute drama teacher, responsible for teaching five groups of students aged 6–18.
Venue Manager, Bartender, Producer & Barista at Kulturhuset i Oslo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Responsible for communication, security, and alcohol service during nightclub events with a capacity of 760 guests, as well as service and event production.

Education

Bachelor, filmregi at NSKI Høyskole
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Fagskole, klipp & etterarbeid at NOROFF Fagskole, Oslo
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Fagskole, fysisk teater at Estudis Escuela Internacional De Teatre, Barcelona
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Fagskole, fysisk teater at École Internationale De Theatre Jacques Lecoq, Paris
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Årsstudium, Historie at Universitetet i Stavanger
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Årsstudium, Drama & kommunikasjon at Universitetet i Stavanger
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor at NSKI Høyskole, Oslo
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Vocational Diploma in Physical Theatre at Barcelona – Escuela Internacional de Teatro Bert y Tosías
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Vocational Diploma in Physical Theatre at École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, Paris
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
One-year Program in History at University Stavanger
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
One-year Program in Drama & Communications at University Stavanger
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Travel & Hospitality

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