André Øvredal

André Øvredal (Norwegian: [ɑnˈdreː ˈø̂ːvrədɑɫ]; born 1973) is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

André Øvredal
André Øvredal in 2019
Born (1973-05-06) 6 May 1973
Norway
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Years active1997–present

Life and career

He is best known for writing and directing the film Trollhunter.[1][2] Øvredal wrote for 20th Century Fox Television the pilot episode of action-horror television series Enormous,[3] which is based on the comic book by the same name.[4]

Filmography
Year Title Director Writer Producer Editor
1997 Future Murder Yes Yes Yes Yes
2010 Trollhunter Yes Yes No No
2016 The Autopsy of Jane Doe Yes No No No
2019 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Yes No No No
2020 Mortal Yes Yes Executive No
2022 Umma No No Executive No
2023 The Last Voyage of the Demeter Yes No No No

Short films

Year Title Director Writer Producer
2001 3AM Eternal No No Yes
2009 Customer Support Yes Yes No
2015 Polaroid No No Executive
2016 Tunnelen Yes Yes No

Television

Year Title Writer Producer Notes
2014 Enormous Yes Co-executive Pilot episode

References
  1. Eggertson, Chris (6 May 2011). "Interview: Andre Ovredal, Director of 'TrollHunter'!!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  2. Hale, Mike (9 June 2011). "Movie Review Trollhunter (2010)". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  3. Barton, Steve (9 June 2011). "Fox TV Makes an Enormous Announcement". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  4. "20th TV, New Regency Television Take On 'Enormous' Comic Book Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
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