Jon Olav Stokke
- Director
- Writer
- Editorial Department
Jon Olav Stokke, an international director from Bergen, Norway, is an award-winning versatile director who has worked across multiple genres but retains a cinematic and emotional edge. He is driven by a deep passion for collaborating with actors to bring his vision to life.
Stokke's directorial debut, The Station Master, a captivating period drama set in the 1950s, was showcased at prestigious festivals such as Palm Springs International ShortFest and Heartland Film Festival.
Further showcasing his talents, he wrote and directed the Norwegian short film Our Father's Cabin, which premiered at Palm Springs International ShortFest and gained recognition at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and Bergen International Film Festival.
His recent work includes the comedy short film Deloping, which premiered at renowned festivals such as the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Indy Shorts, and HollyShorts Film Festival. The short film's success was marked by winning Best UK Short at the Oxford International Film Festival and securing the Best Period Production award at the Discover Film Awards. His talent as a director also earned him a nomination for the New Nordic Voice award at the Nordic Panorama Film Festival.
Through his fast-paced and dedicated approach to directing, Jon Olav continues to showcase his talents as a versatile filmmaker.
Stokke's directorial debut, The Station Master, a captivating period drama set in the 1950s, was showcased at prestigious festivals such as Palm Springs International ShortFest and Heartland Film Festival.
Further showcasing his talents, he wrote and directed the Norwegian short film Our Father's Cabin, which premiered at Palm Springs International ShortFest and gained recognition at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and Bergen International Film Festival.
His recent work includes the comedy short film Deloping, which premiered at renowned festivals such as the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Indy Shorts, and HollyShorts Film Festival. The short film's success was marked by winning Best UK Short at the Oxford International Film Festival and securing the Best Period Production award at the Discover Film Awards. His talent as a director also earned him a nomination for the New Nordic Voice award at the Nordic Panorama Film Festival.
Through his fast-paced and dedicated approach to directing, Jon Olav continues to showcase his talents as a versatile filmmaker.
