Vakker åpning av utekinoen på TIFF

Godt vær og magisk musikk framført av komponist Herman Rundberg (Manne) skapte en vakker ramme for den aller første visningen av Noras Ark på Utekinoen på Tromsø Internasjonale Filmfestival.

Directors Isak Gjertsen and Endre Lund Eriksen with head of Children’s ProgramF, Astrid Aure.

Foto: Michaela Humeníková/TIFF

Utekinoen ble offisielt åpnet av ordfører Gunnar Wilhelmsen, som fikk hjelp av Herman Rundberg (Manne) til å skape stemning blant publikum. Herman dro barna med på sang og hopp og dans, og framførte “Noras Sang” fra filmen, som gis ut på singel i dag.

Regissørene Endre Lund Eriksen og Isak Gjertsen var spente før visningen av “Noras Ark” for flere hundre barn. Underveis følgte de godt med på reaksjonene fra barna, som var oppslukt i filmen.

– Dette var en perfekt arena for den aller første visningen av filmen, som er laget med base nettopp her i Tromsø, sier Endre Lund Eriksen.

Filmen vises også i konkurranseprogrammet Films From The North, og første visning der er onsdag kl 16.00 på Aurora Fokus Kino.

Se Nordlys sin sak om åpningen her.

Mayor Gunnar Wilhelmsen is doing the official opening of the festival with some help from Herman Rundberg.

Foto: Michaela Humeníková/TIFF

Herman Rundberg is warming up the kids with “Noras Sang” (“Nora’s Song”) before the screening.

Foto: Michaela Humeníková/TIFF

Herman Rundberg / Manne.

Foto: Michaela Humeníková/TIFF

First screening ever of “Nora’s Ark”.

Foto: Michaela Humeníková/TIFF

The Town Square in Tromsø was packed with kids for the screening.

Photo: Endre Lund Eriksen

Someone might spot a boat in the background that kind of looks like a boat in the film…

Photo: Endre Lund Eriksen

Directors Endre Lund Eriksen and Isak Gjertsen were excited to see the kids reactions to the film.

(Selfie: Endre Lund Eriksen)

Familiefilm om klima kan vinne Tromsøpalmen

I Endre Lund Eriksen nye kortfilm "Noras Ark" må 10 år gamle Nora trosse både ekstremvær og sin egen pappa for å redde sin beste venn – billen Billy. Filmen får premiere under Tromsø Internasjonale Filmfestival (TIFF) 19.-25.januar og er nominert til Tromsøpalmen.

Alvorlige temaer som klimaendringer, insektdød og biologisk mangfold er bakteppet for den 20 minutter lange kortfilmen, som forteller den eventyrlige historien om hvordan Nora må trosse både vær, klimaendringer og sin egen pappa, for å redde Billy og andre insekter.

En klimahistorie sett fra barns perspektiv

Handlingen foregår i Nord-Norge i nær framtid. Noras beste venn er billen Billy. Når klimaendringer fører til en stor flom og faren hennes fyller båten sin med dyr, starter Nora sin egen redningsaksjon: Hun vil redde alle insektene. Men pappa misliker disse ekle små krypene og sier nei. Derfor gjør Nora klar sin egen båt, Noras Ark. Slik oppstår en dyp konflikt mellom far og datter, som ikke bare setter forholdet deres, men også hele det lille økosystemet om bord på Noras Ark i fare.

Kreativt lag

Filmen er produsert av Tromsø-selskapet Fabelfjord i samarbeid med Damm It i Kroatia, som med Endre Lund Eriksens forrige kortfilm "Hjemmekontor" (2023). "Hjemmekontor" ble vist på festivaler verden over og vant en rekke priser.  

Isak Gjertsen er filmens co-regissør og animasjonsansvarlige. I "Noras Ark" har Gjertsen videreutviklet den digitale cut-out-teknikken som ga ham svensk Guldbagge for Metropia.

Den nederlandske kunstneren Linde Faas er filmens art director og har også illustrert boka basert på filmen, skrevet av Endre Lund Eriksen. Boka fikk gode kritikker da den kom høsten 2025 og er solgt til Nederland.

Musikken er laget av Herman Rundberg (Manne), og filmens avslutningssang, Noras Sang, slippes samtidig med TIFF-premieren (se link lenger ned). 15 år gamle Viena Peltoperä Østvang gir Nora sin stemme i filmen og framfører også sangen.

Voice actor Viena Peltoperä Østvang also performs the film’s song “Noras sang” (“Nora’s Song”) with Manne.

Photo: Maria Leitao.

Nominert til pris

"Noras Ark" vises i konkurranseprogrammet Films From The North og er dermed nominert til Tromsøpalmen. Filmen får også en egen visning på TIFFs utekino 19. januar – rettet mot filmens viktigste publikum: barn.

Uka etter festivalen drar Endre Lund Eriksen på turné med filmen og boka i Den kulturelle skolesekken, som har booket filmen til mange turnéuker landet rundt.

Filmen har norsk tale, og vil også bli tilgjengelig med engelsk og kroatisk tale.

"Noras Ark" er finansiert med støtte fra Norsk Filminstitutt, Arktisk Film Norge, Croatioan Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), Fond for lyd og bilde og Samfunnsløftet Sparebank1 Nord-Norge.

VISNINGSTIDER TIFF:

• Mandag 19.januar kl 9.15 utekinoen på torget, med elever fra småskolen. Offisiell åpning av utekinoen

• Onsdag 21.januar kl 16.00 Fokus 2 - FFN Shorts 2: Troens kraft

• Øvrige visninger: FFN Shorts 2: Troens kraft

”NORA’S ARK” TO PREMIER AT TROMSØ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

In Endre Lund Eriksen’s new short film Nora’s Ark, 10‑year‑old Nora must defy both extreme weather and her own father to save her best friend – Billy the beetle. The film will premiere at the Tromsø International Film Festival (TIFF) January 19–25 and is nominated for the Tromsø Palm.

Serious themes such as climate change, insect decline, and biodiversity form the backdrop of the 20‑minute short film, which tells the adventurous story of how Nora must challenge the weather, the changing climate, and her own dad in order to save Billy and other insects.

A Climate Story Seen Through a Child’s Eyes

The story takes place in Northern Norway in the near future. Nora’s best friend is Billy the beetle. When climate change causes a major flood and her father fills his boat with animals, Nora launches her own rescue mission: she wants to save all the insects. But her dad dislikes these creepy little critters and says no. So Nora prepares her own boat, Nora’s Ark. This sparks a deep conflict between father and daughter—one that threatens not only their relationship, but also the fragile ecosystem aboard Nora’s Ark.

Creative Team

The film is produced by the Tromsø‑based company Fabelfjord in collaboration with Damm It in Croatia, as with Endre Lund Eriksen’s previous short film Home Office (2023). Home Office screened at festivals worldwide and won numerous awards.

Isak Gjertsen is the film’s co‑director and head of animation. In Nora’s Ark, Gjertsen has further developed the digital cut‑out technique that earned him a Swedish Guldbagge for Metropia.

Dutch artist Linde Faas is the film’s art director and also illustrated the book based on the film, written by Endre Lund Eriksen. The book received strong reviews when it was published in autumn 2025 and has been sold to the Netherlands.

The music is composed by Herman Rundberg (Manne), and the film’s end‑credit song, Nora’s Song, will be released simultaneously with the TIFF premiere (see link below). Fifteen‑year‑old Viena Peltoperä Østvang voices Nora in the film and performs the song.

Award Nomination

Nora’s Ark is screened in the competition program Films From the North and is therefore nominated for the Tromsø Palm. The film will also have a special outdoor screening at TIFF’s open‑air cinema on January 19—aimed at the film’s most important audience: children.
The week after the festival, Endre Lund Eriksen will tour with the film and the book as part of Den kulturelle skolesekken, which has booked the film for several tour weeks across the country.

The film is in Norwegian, and will also be available with English and Croatian dialogue.

Nora’s Ark is funded with support from the Norwegian Film Institute, Arctic Film Norway, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), the Audio and Visual Fund, and Samfunnsløftet SpareBank 1 Nord‑Norge.

TIFF Screening Times

• Monday, January 19 at 09:15 – Outdoor cinema at the town square, with primary school pupils. Official opening of the outdoor cinema.

• Wednesday, January 21 at 16:00 – Fokus 2 – FFN Shorts 2: The Power of Faith

• Additional screenings: FFN Shorts 2: The Power of Faith

"Noras Ark" får premiere på TIFF

Kortfilmen “Noras Ark” får premiere på Tromsø Internasjonale Filmfestival 19.-25.januar.

Fabelfjord er stolt produsent av den 20 minutter lange kortfilmen skrevet og regissert av Endre Lund Eriksen, som mottok flere priser for sin forrige kortfilm “Hjemmekontor” (2023). Isak Gjertsen er filmens co-regissør og animasjonsansvarlig. Filmen er produsert i samarbeid med Daniel Damm og Dammit Animation i Kroatia, som Fabelfjord også samarbeidet med på “Hjemmekontor”.

“Noras Ark” er en spennende og vakker fortelling om Nora som forsøker å redde bestevennen billen Billy og andre insekter fra flom skapt av klimaendringer. Art director er Linde Faas, som også har illustrert boka med samme tittel, som er skrevet av Endre Lund Eriksen. Boka kom ut i 2025 på Fabelfjord forlag.

Filmen skal vises i kortfilmprogrammet “Films from the North” der den konkurrer om filmprisen Tromsøpalmen, og den blir også vist på åpningen av utekinoen for barn 19.januar kl 09.15.

Filmen er produsert med finansiering fra Norsk Filminstitutt, Arktisk Film Norge, Croatian Audiovisual Centre HAVC, Fond for lyd og bilde og Samfunnsløftet Sparebank1 Nord-Norge.

NORA’S ARK TO PREMIERE AT TIFF IN TROMSØ, NORWAY

The short film Nora’s Ark will premiere at the Tromsø International Film Festival, January 19–25.

Fabelfjord is the proud producer of the 20‑minute short film written and directed by Endre Lund Eriksen, who received several awards for his previous short film Home Office (2023). Isak Gjertsen is the film’s co-director and head of animation. The film is produced in collaboration with Daniel Damm and Dammit Animation in Croatia, with whom Fabelfjord also collaborated on Home Office.

Nora’s Ark is an exciting and beautiful story about Nora, who tries to save her best friend Billy the beetle and other insects from a flood caused by climate change. The art director is Linde Faas, who also illustrated the book of the same title, written by Endre Lund Eriksen. The book was published in 2025 by Fabelfjord Publishing.

The film will be screened in the short film program Films from the North, where it competes for the Tromsø Palm award, and it will also be shown at the opening of the outdoor children’s cinema on January 19 at 09:15.

The film is produced with funding from the Norwegian Film Institute, Arctic Film Norway, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), the Audio and Visual Fund, and Samfunnsløftet by SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge.

Gode anmeldelser til "Noras Ark"

“Jeg gir boka terningkast seks og anbefaler den til alle som er opptatt av miljøvern eller vil lære mer,” skriver anmelder Hanna (13) i Miljøagentrapporten.

Hanna er Miljøagent og har anmeldt “Noras Ark” for medlemsbladet Miljøagentrapporten. “Jeg synes at boka er utrolig bra skrevet fordi jeg føler at jeg er med på det som skjer når jeg leser. Tegningene er helt fantastiske og gjør alt levende. Jeg elsker Noras sterke personlighet og at hun står opp for det hun mener er rett.

Også i Finnmark Dagblad har “Noras Ark” av Endre Lund Eriksen og Linde Faas fått en flott anmeldelse. "Boka er en spennende og rørende høytlesingsbok om mot, vennskap og klimakonflikter mellom generasjonene,” heter det i anmeldelsen som Finnmark fylkesbibliotek står bak. “Med humor, spenning og varme fortellinger, kombinert med Linde Faas' illustrasjoner, engasjerer boka både til høytlesing og egenlesing."

Bokinfluenserne liker "Noras Ark"

«Knallbra!»
«Nydelig»
«Fulltreffer!» 

Dette er noen av de veldig fine tilbakemeldingene forfatter Endre Lund Eriksen og illustratør Linde Faas har fått for sin siste bok, "Noras Ark".

 «Den er knallbra!» sier @anettebooksandblanket om Noras ark. I reelen hun har delt med sine følgere på Instagram sier hun også blant annet: «Her er det masse å snakke om og høyt tempo hele veien. Kjempespennende!»

«Denne boken slukte jeg på noen timer i dag! Gikk ikke an å legge den fra seg i alle fall.» meldte @lesehjertecamilla etter å ha lest boka. 

«Noras ark er en nyyyydelig bok for mellomtrinnet om naturen, klamaendringene, familie og vennskap.», mener Malin som står bak kontoen @readygoread. Hun sier også at «boka er så vakkert illustrert at det nesten er verdt å kjøpe den bare for det – men historien er også skikkelig fin ❤️». 

«Denne boka var en fulltreffer og skapte magiske øyeblikk både for mammaen på 44 år, frøkna på 11 år og storebror på 15 som smuglyttet utenfor døra», skriver @bok.slukeren

Les mer om boka her.

"Noras Ark" solgt til Nederland

Barneboka "Noras Ark" skrevet av Endre Lund Eriksen og illustrert av Linde Faas er allerede før utgivelse solgt til Nederland etter budrunde mellom to forlag.

Forlaget Lemniscaat trakk til siste det lengste strået og planlegger å utgi boka sommeren 2026.

– Lemniscaat er veldig glad for at vi kan kalle oss det nederlandske forlaget til "Noras Ark", sier Jesse Goossesens. Hun er barnebokforlegger i forlaget. – Endre Lund Eriksen har skrevet en vakker og rørende historie, som også er veldig aktuell. Fantastiske karakterer, flott atmosfære og strålende illustrasjoner av Linde Faas. Hva mer kan en forlegger drømme om ...

 "Noras Ark" er en moderne Noas Ark-fortelling fra nær framtid om Nora som forsøker å redde billen Billy og andre insekter når en flom legger hjemstedet hennes under vann.

Nora må trosse alt – klima, uvær og til og med faren sin – for å redde det fineste hun vet.

Boka er rikt illustrert av Linde Faas, som bor i Tromsø. I sitt hjemland Nederland er hun en anerkjent og prisbelønnet illustratør, både av egne billedbøker og bøker skrevet av forfattere som blant andre Pieter Koolwijk. Mange av bøkene er utgitt av Lemniscaat, som er kjent som et sterkt og kvalitetsbevisst barnebokforlag med et spesielt fokus på illustrerte bøker.

Endre Lund Eriksen er en prisbelønnet forfatter og filmskaper fra Bodø, som bor i Tromsø. Han er også regissør på den animerte kortfilmen "Noras Ark" basert på samme historie, som har planlagt lansering i 2026.

I Norge kommer boka ut 15.august. Les mer om boka her.

“NORAS ARK” SOLD TO THE NETHERLANDS

The children’s book Noras Ark, written by Endre Lund Eriksen and illustrated by Linde Faas, has already been sold to the Netherlands ahead of its Norwegian release, following a bidding war between two publishing houses.

Publisher Lemniscaat drew the longest straw and plans to release the book in the summer of 2026.

“Lemniscaat is really happy to call itself the Dutch publisher of Nora’s Ark,” says Jesse Goossens, children’s book editor at the publishing house. “EEndre Lund Eriksen created a beautiful, moving story, that is also very topical. Wonderful characters, great atmosphere, and amazing illustrations by Linde Faas. What else could a publisher wish for…”

Noras Ark is a modern Noah’s Ark story set in the near future. It follows Nora as she tries to save a beetle named Billy and other insects when a flood submerges her hometown. Nora must defy everything—climate, storms, and even her father—to rescue what she cherishes most.

The book is richly illustrated by Linde Faas, who lives in Tromsø. In the Netherlands, she is a well-known and award-winning illustrator, both of her own picture books and works by authors such as Pieter Koolwijk. Many of her books are published by Lemniscaat, renowned for its strong commitment to quality and its special focus on illustrated books.

Endre Lund Eriksen is an award-winning author and filmmaker from Bodø, now living in Tromsø. He is also the director of the animated short film Noras Ark, based on the same story, with a planned release in 2026.

In Norway, the book will be released on August 15.

Dammit Animation joins the production of "Nora's Ark"

Fabelfjord is teaming up with Dammit Animation, Croatia to complete the production of the animated short “Nora’s Ark”. The companies cooperated on the award winning short “Home Office” (2022). We proudly present a teaser, scroll down to have a look!

“Nora’s Ark” is a modern Noa’s Ark story set in the North of Norway in near future. Climate change is causing a flood and Nora’s dad is preparing an old fishing vessel for the rescue of family and animals. Nora is very found of insects, especially her best friend Billy the beetle. She wants to save all the insects on the boat, but dad think they are pests and says no. Nora needs to find her own Ark, where beetles and other insects are welcome.

The film is written and directed by Endre Lund Eriksen, awardwinning director and author of books for children and young adult. Head of animation and co-director is Isak Gjertsen, winner of Sweedish The Guldbagge Award. Dammit Animation now joins the team with Daniel Damm as head of production, animator and composit-artist. Dammit Animatin have secured funding from Croatia Audiovisual Centre (HAVC).

Art director is the Dutch illustrator Linde Faas, wellknown in the Netherlands for her beautiful children’s books illustrations. The film is made in digital cut out and has a running time of 20 minutes.

Work-in-process teaser. Not finished comp, color grade, sound or music.

"Hjemmekontor" vinner pris i England

“Hjemmekontor” vinner pris for Beste Animasjon på British Urban Film Festival.

British Urban Film Festival er en BAFTA-kvalifiserende filmfestival med fokus på mangfold og representasjon som har visninger i Halifax og London. “Hjemmekontor” var en av fire nominerte i klassen Best Animation, og under gallaseremonien på Genesis Cinema i London fredag 25.oktober, ble filmen utropt til vinner.

"Den vinnende filmen, 'Hjemmekontor,' forteller en historie om familie, fellesskap og motstandskraft under korona-nedstengingen. Med sensitivitet og medfølelse utforsker den de komplekse problemene med alkoholisme, isolasjon og utfordringene med hjemmeskole," uttaler juryen.

– Det er en stor ære at filmen vår har blitt tildelt prisen for beste animasjon. Dessvere kan jeg ikke være sammen med dere å motta prisen, men det varmer hjertet mitt å høre at filmen har vunnet. Det er en veldig personlig film for meg, og derfor takker jeg varmt for prisen, sa regissør Endre Lund Eriksen i en videotakketale på vegne av seg selv og co-regissør Daniel Damm.

“Home Office” wins the prize for Best Animation at British Urban Film Festival (BUFF)

British Urban Film Festival is a BAFTA-qualifying film festival with a focus on diversity and representation, with screenings in Halifax and London. "Home Office" was one of four nominees in the Best Animation category, and during the gala ceremony at Genesis Cinema in London on Friday, October 25th, the film was announced as the winner.

“The winning film, “Home Office,” tells a story about family, community, and resilience during the lockdown. With sensitivity and compassion, it explores the complex issues of alcoholism, isolation, and the challenges of homeschooling” the jury states.

"It is a great honor that our film has been awarded the prize for best animation. Unfortunately, I cannot be with you to receive the award, but it warms my heart to hear that the film has won. It is a very personal film for me, and therefore I warmly thank you for the award," said director Endre Lund Eriksen in a video acceptance speech on behalf of himself and co-director Daniel Damm.

Endre Lund Eriksen director of “Home Office”. / Endre Lund Eriksen, regissør av “Hjemmekontor”. Foto: Martin Eilertsen.

New music video "Secret Guardian"

While our animated short “Home Office” (“Hjemmekontor”) is screening at Nordisk Panorama and soon many other festivals, we’re happy to release the music video of the song “Secret Guardian” from the film.

The last days we have recieved notifications on several new upcoming festivals for “Home Office”. We’re so excited!

Today we’re happy to release the brand new music video for “Secret Guardian”, the song from the film. Composer of the soundtrack, Alexander Aarøen, has written the beautiful melody, while director Endre Lund Eriksen did the lyrics. It’s performed by vocalist Vilde Bye, Alexander Aarøen and Arctic Philharmonic.

The song is available on Spotify, ITunes, YouTube etc.

The music video is edited by Maja Duvnak, who also was the clean up lead of the animation in “Home office”.

"Home Office" screens at many festivals

Our animated short “Home Office” screens at Nordisk Panorama in Malmø these days, and is moving on to several international festivals. Among them Chicago International Children’s Film Festival in November.

Awardwinning “Home Office” directed by Endre Lund Eriksen and co-directed by Daniel Damm, continues it’s strong festival circuit. Today and tomorrow it screens in the Young Nordic competion at Nordisk Panorama in Malmø.

Director Endre Lund Eriksen with voice actors Dagny Hansine Strøm and Milla Fischer Yndestad, interviewed by Sandra Indahl before the screening at TIFF Junior in Tromsø Saturday 2nd September. (Photo: Jamie Michael Bivard)

The film was recently screened at TIFF Junior in Tromsø and at ANIMAZE Montreal International Animation Festival.

In November, the film will compete in the Academy Award Qualifying Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. It’s the biggest and oldest children’s film festival in USA. Also other US festivals awaits - Orlando Film Festival and Cineworld Film Festival, both in Florida. Before that, we’re looking forward to meet our animation friends at Fredrikstad Animation Festival, 19-22 October, where it’s competing in the Nordic-Baltic youth film competition.

Still, more festivals are coming up, but we must wait for the program releases to share the good news.

We’re really excited that so many festivals wants to screen or film, and very proud of the awards we have won, thanks to our talented team.

AWARDS

• Best Animated Short, Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote 2023

• Best Norwegian Short, Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival 2023

FESTIVALS

• Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, November 2023, USA

• Orlando Film Festival, October/November 2023, USA

•  Fredrikstad Animation Festival, October 2023, Norway      

• Nordisk Panorama, Malmö, September 2023, Sweden

• Montreal International Animation Film Festival ANIMAZE, September 2023, Canada

• TIFF Junior, Tromsø, September 2023, Norway

• The Norwegian Film Festival, Haugesund, August 2023, Norway

• Shorts Shorts Filmfesival & Asia, Tokyo, June 2023, Japan

• The Norwegian Short Film Festival, June 2023, Norway

• Lanzarote International Film Festival, May 2023, Spain

• Filmkunstfest, Schwerin, April 2023, Germany

• Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival, April 2023, Norway

• Tromsø International Film Festival, January 2023, Norway

"Home office" screens at Norwegian Short Film Festival in Grimstad

“Home office” competes in the programme Norwegian Shorts and Documentaries at Kortfilmfestivalen in Grimstad.

The 46TH Norwegian Short Film Festival takes place in Grimstad from June 7TH June to June 11TH. “Home office” has been selected for the competition program, and will also be shown at school screenings for kids.

Director Endre Lund Eriksen visits the festival.

"Home office" wins prize at Lanzarote

“Home office” (“Hjemmekontor”) awarded "Best Animated Shortfilm” at Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote.

Saturday May 13TH Lanzarote International Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote) closed it’s 2023 edition with a grand gala award ceremony. “Home office” recieved the prize for the Best Animated Shortfilm.

From the award ceremony in Teatro Víctor Fernández Gopar 'El Salinero'. Photo: Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote

Director Endre Lund Eriksen was not able to be present at the gala, but had recorded a video speech where he heartfully thanked for the prize and gave his praise to the team behind the film. “Home office” is co-directed by Daniel Damm who also was the animation supervisor.

This is the second price the film recieves in two weeks. At Kristiansand International Film Festival it was awarded “Best Norwegian shortfilm”.

Award for "Home Office" in Kristiansand

“Home Office” won the prize for Best Norwegian Short at Kristiansand International Film Festival, that took place from 25TH to 30TH of April.

From the award ceremony Friday April 28th. Photo: Cathrine Jacobsen

The professional jury says in it’s statement (our translation from Norwegian):

“The award for best short film goes to a film that in an original way depicts a reality that will unfortunately be recognizable to many. During the pandemic, many children experienced difficult days at home with their parents, and "Home Office" by Endre Lund Eriksen tells the story of young Lilly and her alcoholic mother without pointing fingers, but with great humanity. Beautiful animation makes the theme easier to convey and the pain is lifted to an almost poetic dimension. Our hope is that this painful, warm and important film will reach a wide audience, both young and old.”

The prize also shortlists the film for the Norwegian film award the Amanda Prize.

Many thanks to the jury - and to all of the team that made this film into something that we are really proud of!

The jury statement in Norwegian:

“Prisen til beste kortfilm går til en film som på originalt vis skildrer en virkelighet som dessverre vil være gjenkjennelig for mange. Under pandemien opplevde mange barn vanskelige hverdager hjemme med sine foreldre, og «Hjemmekontor» av Endre Lund Eriksen forteller historien om unge Lilly og hennes alkoholiserte mor uten bruk av pekefinger og med stor medmenneskelighet. Nydelig animasjon gjør temaet lettere å formidle og det vonde blir løftet til en nesten poetisk dimensjon. Vårt håp er at denne såre, varme og viktige filmen vil nå bredt ut til både store og små. “

"Home Office" premiere in Tromsø

The premiere of “Home Office” at Tromsø International Filmfestival has been wonderful. The outdoor screning at the city square was a very special experience, as the mountain Tromsdalstind that is visible in the end shot, was just behind the screen.

The town square was completly still as hundreds of kids were watching the film about Lilly who is home with her drunk mum during the corona lockdown. As the subtitles started, the crowd applauded.

Introduction before premiere Monday 16TH at Fokus Kino.

“Home office” was shown both in the short film competition program Films from the North and in the kids program for invited school classes. All voice actors where present at the premiere at Fokus on the 16TH of January - Milla Fischer Yndestad (Lilly), Dagny Hansine Strøm (Molly) and Trude Øines (mum). Also singer Vilde Bye who performs the end title song “Secret guardian” were present at the screening along with director Endre Lund Eriksen. The song has also been released as a single, available at Spotify and other streaming services.

Excited voice actors Milla and Dagny, nervous director Endre Lund Eriksen in the background. Photo: Trude Øines

The topic of the film has drawn some media attention to the premiere. Endre Lund Eriken has been interviewed in two national radio programs at NRK, as well as in local and regional newspapers and by both NRK Nordland and NRK Troms and Finnmark.

“Secret Guardian” by Alexander Aarøen and Endre Lund Eriksen, performed by Alexander Aarøen and Vilde Bye (vocals) with Arctic Philharmonic is released on Spotify.

"Home office" premiere at TIFF

Our animated short “Home office” (“Hjemmekontor”) directed by Endre Lund Eriksen, will premiere at Tromsø International Filmfestival in January 2023.

Lilly.

The film will participate in the Films from the North competition, and will also be screened on the outdoor cinema at the city square.

The story takes place in the city of Tromsø. The schools are in lockdown due to corona, and Lilly (10) must stay at home and take care of her drunk mother. When the bad girl from class sees what’s going on at home, Lilly thinks her secret is in danger. But sometimes help can come from where you least expect it.

“Home office” is written, directed and produced by Endre Lund Eriksen, and Daniel Damm is the co-director. Animation and compositing is done by his company Dammit Animation, with a team consisting of animators from Crotia, Sweden and Brazil. Art direction and character design is made by the Norwegian illustrator Bård Sletvold Torkildsen. Music composed by Alexander Aarøen and performed by himself and the Arctic Philharmonic. Sound design by Alexander Wangsbro.

Voice actors are Milla Fischer Yndestad as the main character Lilly and Dagny Hansine Strøm as Molly. Lilly’s mother is voiced by Trude Øines.

SCREENING TIMES (“SHORTS 3”) AT TIFF:

Monday 16. january. Kl 16:00, Fokus 2

Wednesday 18. january. Kl 09:00: Outdoor cinema, Tromsø city square (free)

Wednesday 18.january. Kl 12:00, Fokus 4

Saturday 21.january. Kl 12:45, Fokus 4

New film about bears

Fabelfjord is proud to present our new commisioned film about brownbears.

Besøkssenter Rovdyr (that is Visiting Centres for Predators) wanted us to make a funny and somewhat different information film about brownbears. The film will be used as a teaser for kids before visiting the Visiting Centres, where they learn about the four big predators in Norwegian nature: brownbear, wolf, wolverine and lynx.

We decided to focus on myths about bears and made it in to a parody of sensational YouTube channels about wild animal life. We are allready developing the nex tfilm in the series, that will be produced next year.

The film is directed by Endre Skandfer. Animation by Anne Kristin Berge and Christina Nerland. Music and sound design by Andreas Wangsbro.

Norges Rooooveste Rovdyr

More financing confirmed for "Nora's Ark"

Nordnorsk Filmsenter supports the animated short “Nora’s Ark”.

The film is a modern Noah’s Ark story where climate change is causing the flood that Noah must sav the animals from. His daughter Nora wants to bring all her small insect friends, but Noah doesn’t want such “pests” onboard his ship. This starts a deep conflict between father and daughter and threatens not only their relationship, but also the small eco-system they are trying to create.

Nordnorsk Filmsenter’s consultant Anna Svensson has decided to support the production with NOK 520 00 kroner and gives the film and production praise in her press release.

Norwegian Film Institute announced it’s support for the film last December.

The film will be director Endre Lund Eriksen’s first animated short film. Linde Faas is the art director.

New documentary with animated scenes

Fabelfjord has developed the animations for the new documentary series “Dyrevenn”, now screening at NRK TV and NRK Super.

The documentary series is directed by Fabelfjord’s Endre Lund Eriksen and tell stories about warm and strong friendships between children and their animals. The episodes combine new footage with personal photos, mobile phone videos, reconstructed scenes - and some animated scenes, trying to see the story from the point of view of the animals.

Fabelfjord developed the animated parts of the series, bringing together a team consisting of designer Bård Sletvold Torkildsen and animator Isak Gjertsen. Isak single handedly did the animatics, rigged and animated all characters and composited it all together in the end. Director Endre scripted, directed and supervised.

In addtion to the animated scens, Thomas Berg from Hai Five did the graphics and put together the opening title, consisting of animations from the episodes.

Andreas Wangsbro did the sound design for the animations and made the title music.

The series is produced by NRK Nord in Tromsø for NRK Super.

Here you can see all the episodes: https://tv.nrk.no/serie/dyrevenn

Screenshot from one of the episodes, about the street dog Eris and Jonathan.

Art director: Bård Sletvold Torklldsen

NFI supports "Nora's Ark"

Norsk Filminstitutt (Norwegian Filminstitute) recenly announced support for the animated short “Nora’s Ark”.

Due to climate change a flood is coming, and Noah saves animals onboard his ark. His daughter Nora wants to bring all her small insect friends, but Noah doesn’t want such “pests” onboard his ship. This starts a deep conflict between father and daughter and threatens not only their relationship, but also the small eco-system they are trying to create.

The short will be director Endre Lund Eriksen’s first animated short. Previously he has been the screenwriter of a couple of feature films and several shorts. He has also directed 13 episodes of the NRK Super series “Planetpatruljen” (Planet Patrol) and the new documentary series “Dyrevenn” (“Animal Friend”).

Planed premiere: 2022.

Illustration: Linde Faas

Awards at Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Pjotr Sapegins animated short “Origin of man” (“Menneskets Opprinnelse”) wont the Audience Award at Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2019. Fabelfjords animated short “Rudy and the lightning monster” (“Rudy og lynmonsteret”) also got an honorary mention from the Children´s Jury.

“Origin of man” is produced by Merete Korsberg and is a co-production between Norwegian Toolbox and Fabelfjord.

“Rudy and the lightning monster” is directed by Endre Skandfer, written by Endre Lund Eriksen and produced by Merete Korsberg.

Director Pjotr Sapegin recievs the The Golde Gunnar for his shortfilm “Origin of man” at Fredrikstad Animation Festival.

Still from “Rudy and the lighning monster” (2019) directed by Endre Skandfer.