Bjorn Anderson (director)
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Bjorn Anderson is known for producing and directing independent features, and is the owner of the production company, Emerald City Pictures. His films typically feature the picturesque landscapes of Washington State.
where he met another collaborator, Mike Ash. He graduated in 2002 with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Anderson later went to Seattle Pacific University
where he graduated in 2007 with his Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
. This medieval epic premiered at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival
2009 where it won the Mt. Rainier award.
Anderson began his production company, Emerald City Pictures, to continue making films, but to also to make private and commercial videos. Anderson's next feature film was the horror movie, Eyes in the Dark
, which began production in 2008. It premiered in April 2010 at the Alabama International Film Festival. Anderson came up with the idea for the movie from a reoccurring nightmare where he was chased by an unknown monster. Anderson is currently working on a script to follow Eyes in the Dark
.
Early life
Anderson was raised on Mercer Island, Washington. There he met Joseph Cole and Marco Scaringi who would later collaborate with Anderson on his films. Anderson went on to Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Parkland, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington. In September 2009, PLU had a student population of 3,582 and approximately 280 full-time faculty...
where he met another collaborator, Mike Ash. He graduated in 2002 with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Anderson later went to Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions, located on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was founded in 1891 by the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary...
where he graduated in 2007 with his Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Career
Rather than going to film school, Anderson used his savings to make his first film. He quit his job on his 26th birthday to begin working on Warrior's EndWarrior's End
Warrior's End is a 2009 medieval epic film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson and filmed in Washington State.-Plot:While on tour of the northwestern border, the prince of Midea and his companions discover invading armies from neighboring Kilea...
. This medieval epic premiered at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival
Seattle's True Independent Film Festival (STIFF)
Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival was started in 2005 by a group of filmmakers whose feature film Swamper was rejected by the Seattle International Film Festival. STIFF was modeled after the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City UT as a way to champion local and true independent films that...
2009 where it won the Mt. Rainier award.
Anderson began his production company, Emerald City Pictures, to continue making films, but to also to make private and commercial videos. Anderson's next feature film was the horror movie, Eyes in the Dark
Eyes in the Dark
Eyes in the Dark is a 2010 American horror film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson. It is filmed in the "found footage" style.-Plot:The movie follows seven college students as they take a weekend trip to a lodge in the Cascade Mountains. As they film themselves for their video blog, they record...
, which began production in 2008. It premiered in April 2010 at the Alabama International Film Festival. Anderson came up with the idea for the movie from a reoccurring nightmare where he was chased by an unknown monster. Anderson is currently working on a script to follow Eyes in the Dark
Eyes in the Dark
Eyes in the Dark is a 2010 American horror film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson. It is filmed in the "found footage" style.-Plot:The movie follows seven college students as they take a weekend trip to a lodge in the Cascade Mountains. As they film themselves for their video blog, they record...
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