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Jonas Åkerlund Biography
Birth Name:Jonas Åkerlund
Birth Place:Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden
Profession Director, Producer, Editor, Writer, Assistant director, Art department, Stunts, Editorial department
Fast Facts
- Was inducted into the MVPA Hall of Fame
- Was a member of the group Bathory
- Has frequently produced documentaries
- Well known for his work directing commercials and music videos
- Well known for his work on "Polar․"
- Has shot photographs for various magazines, including Elle, V and The Face
- Directed the Lady Gag music video "Paparazzi․"
Awards
- 2012Audience Award-Narrative Spotlight: nominated
- 2014Grammy-Best Music Film: winner
- 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Television Documentary or Special: nominated
- 2015Grammy-Best Music Film: nominated
- 2018Jury Prize-Best Film: winner
- 2018Jury Prize-Best Director: nominated
- 2018Jury Prize-Best Screenplay: nominated
- 2018Golden Monster for Best Feature-Best Film: winner
- 2018Best Film-Secció Oficial Fantàstic: nominated
- 2018Audience Award-Best Director: winner
- 2018Audience Award-Most Shocking Film: winner