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Jonas Åkerlund

Birth Name:
Jonas Åkerlund
Birth Place:
Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden
Profession
Director, Producer, Editor, Writer, Assistant director, Art department, Stunts, Editorial department
Jonas Åkerlund

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
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