Takes the underdog to the stars
Andreas Thelander
Filmdirector
Portfolio
Jamie the Superheroine, 2018
Step into the world of Andreas Thelander
Andreas Thelander is a director renowned for his heartwarming films. He champions the underdog, skillfully guiding the audience through a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to sorrow, on a captivating journey. His narratives are deeply reflective, masterfully executed with strong entertainment appeal, resonating with profound emotion and intensity across genres, be it comedy, drama, action, or horror.
Just like me, 2023
Andreas Thelander Reel 2020
Bio
Andreas Thelander is an award-winning film director who completed UCLA's intensive 4-year Master's program in film direction from 2016 to 2020. His debut feature film, “Just Like Me” (Precis som jag), showcases his talents as a director, writer, and producer.
Thelander's achievements include receiving The Charles & Lucielle King Family Foundation Fellowship in 2019 for his film "Let the Ghost Pass" and The Motion Picture Association of America Award in 2018 for "Jamie the Superheroine". He has also been honored with The UCLA TFT Executive Board Scholarship in 2019 and has been a recipient of The Paulson Award for three consecutive years (2017, 2018, 2019).
Thief at night, 2017
Education
Andreas Thelander’s educational journey has equipped him with a deep understanding of the nuances of filmmaking, from crafting dramatic narratives to creating suspenseful cinematic atmospheres. His commitment to mastering both drama, comedy and suspense is evident in his academic accomplishments.
MFA in Film Directing (2016-2020) UCLA, Los Angeles |
Stockholm Film school (2002-2003) Practical filmmaking |
Just like me, 2023
Body of work
2023
Just like me (Feature film)
Maria, a peculiar 28-year-old, strikes gold by winning 250,000 SEK on a televised scratch-off lottery ticket. When the TV host inquires about her plans for the windfall, she quips, "Anyone keen on grabbing coffee with me gets 1000 SEK." In no time, her schedule is brimming with appointments.
2018
Jamie the Superheroine (Short film)
Jamie's (6) mom Amanda can't pay the rent so they have to move again. Jamie wants super powers to stop it.
2019
Let the Ghost pass (Short film)
Every night, a homeless man diligently wards off pedestrians from Priest Street in Stockholm, where a vengeful ghost roams. Tragically, one day, the man succumbs to death, only to find himself transformed into a ghost on the street he once protected.
Films directed 2002-2023
Just like me, 2023 (Feature film)
Let the ghost pass, 2019 (Short film)
Jamie the Superheroine, 2018 (Short film)
Wakey Wakey, 2016 (Short film)
At your own risk, 2016 (Short film)
Here and now from then to you, 2015 (Short film)
Dad, 2015 (Short film)
Movies are best in theaters, 2006 (Commercial)
Emma, 2006 (Short film)
Old in Sweden, 2005 (Short film)
One last chance, 2003 (Short film)
What goes around comes around, 2002 (Short film)
Dad, 2015
Thank you
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Let the ghost pass, 2019