Maria Mørkrid

/Creative and former actor with several years of experience in the film industry, focused on telling stories that have yet to be told and representing underrepresented groups and diversity led projects./

*Experience*

WRITER-DIRECTOR:
Holding a BA in Fine Arts from MET Film School, I have developed, written and directed several short format projects. My graduation film 'Imitation' had its world premiere at Ouaga Cote Court, has been selected by several festivals around the world and will screen at GRRLHAUS CINEMA in collaboration with Mobile Kino in Berlin 2023. My second short film 'Jonte' premiered at Achtung Berlin in 2023 and was nominated for Best Short Film. Currently developing a documentary about a Ukrainian woman trying to help her community of refugees in Berlin (in post-production).

CREATIVE PRODUCER, REPRESENTATIVE FOR NORDIC CONTENT:
Representing producers and creatives from the Scandinavian region and pitching projects to international streamers for acquisition.

COORDINATOR & LOCATION MANAGER/SCOUT:
Production coordinator experienced in location scouting, management and casting.

ACTRESS:
Over ten years of experience within acting for film and television. I have had roles in productions such as 'Lilyhammer', 'Forever and Never' and 'Then You Run'.

Other skills include:
Creative writing (published in Norwegian magazines, finalist in 'Forfatterfight' 2014), camera department, music, performance