Christian Holm-Glad


Christian Alexander Holm-Glad is a Norwegian film director.
Christian Holm-Glad has directed and produced numerous music videos. He has worked with artists including Kygo, Calvin Harris, Madcon, Kano, Serena Maneesh, Kaada, Number Seven Deli, Cloroform, Thirstin Howl III, Launderettes and more and has had number one hits in the UK and in Norway. After their collaboration, Calvin Harris stated: "He is amazing and all music videos should be directed by him!". He has also directed several TV series for Scandinavian TV in addition to numerous commercials and short films. He has been nominated seven times and has received one Norwegian Emmy Award "Gullruten", and clips from his series have been seen over 30 million times on YouTube. He is a veteran of international film festivals, receiving nominations and awards from festivals across the globe. Christian Holm-Glad is the founder of the Norwegian production company Bulldozer Film and the Norwegian art and science edutainment company Science Addiction. Christian Holm-Glad has been signed as a director at the Scandinavian production company Bacon, the French production company Excuse My French and the American production company JOJX.

Long Format

YearSeries / Film titleDescriptionTV channel
2019ValhallaThe Viking children Røskva and Tjalfe embark on an adventurous journey from Midgard to Valhalla with the gods Thor and Loki.Cinemas world wide
2017Religion of Sports – Follow that LineRace Across America is an ultra-cycling event that runs the length of the US, clocking in at a little over 3000 miles. Sarah Cooper, a 45-year-old mother of four from Iowa and an ultra-cycling phenomenon, sets out to finish the race in under 10 days.Netflix/DirectTV
2017Larger Than LifeA series about life sciencesNRK
2016Med livet som innsats Edutainment series where the host puts his life on the line to prove the laws of physicsNRK
2014How Do They Do It?Discovery Channel series Discovery Channel
2013FyllaEdutainment series about the effects of alcoholNRK
2013I kveld med YLVISLate-night talk show with the Ylvis-brothersTV Norge
2013Typisk DegEntertainment series about human quirks with Petter SchjervenTV Norge
2012FolkeopplysningenPopular science series that looks at alternative and faith-based medicine through scientific glasses, with physicist Andreas WahlNRK
2012Chasing the World's Largest NumberPopular science series on numbers, statistics and mathematics, with Jo RøislienVGTV
2011Norwegian finals of the Eurovision Song ContestWrote and directed the opening sequenceNRK
2011:no:Siffer |SifferPopular science series on numbers, statistics and mathematics, with Jo RøislienNRK
2011Om alt på 5 minutterEducational films about everything between heaven and earth, with Petter SchjervenNRK
2010Påpp and RåkkDrama comedy musical NRK
2009Velg 09Portraits of eight political parties with Petter SchjervenNRK
2009Tingenes Tilstand 2Entertainment series with Petter SchjervenNRK
2008Tingenes TilstandEntertainment series with Petter SchjervenNRK

Short Format

YearFilm titleDescription
2015Sushi & NuclearShort documentary in Japan with physicist Sunniva Rose
2014TriangleThree short films from the perspectives of three people on the same evening
2012Chronic InsomniaSecond part of the Insomnia trilogy
2012Transient InsomniaFirst part of the Insomnia trilogy
2012Rhapsody Sort film/commercial for the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

Theatre

YearPlayDescription
2007Welhaven – 200 YearsA performance set up at Torshov theatre in Oslo, in collaboration with actor Kåre Conradi.

Awards/Nominations

YearFestival/AwardWork selected/nominated
2019Cinamafest Kaada – Farewell
2019Music Video Underground Festival Kaada – Farewell
2019Epica Awards Visit Norway
2018VOTD Kygo – Telia MusicMaker
2018VOTD Say Hi to Change
2017Webby AwardsLife on the Line
2017Paris Short Film Festival The Nordic Sound
2017BAFTA recognised Aesthetica Short Film FestivalThe Nordic Sound
2017Widescreen Film FestivalLife on the Line
2016Mediterranean Film Festival CannesLife on the Line
2016Paris Art and Movie AwardsLife on the Line
2016Hollywood International Independent Documentary AwardsSushi & Nuclear
2016Hollywood International Independent Documentary AwardsChasing the World's Largest Number
2016Los Angeles CinefestChasing the World's Largest Number
2016Los Angeles CinefestThe Nordic Sound
2016Breaking Waves Music and Arts FestivalThe Nordic Sound
2016Puerto Madero International Film FestivalThe Nordic Sound
2016Gullruten – Med livet som innsats
2016VOTDThe Nordic Sound
2016Film ShortageLife on the Line
2016Tokyo Lift-Off Film FestivalSushi & Nuclear
2015Webby AwardChasing The World's Largest Number
2015The American Documentary Film FestivalSushi & Nuclear
2014Shots ContenderDriving Safely Home for Christmas
2014Gullruten – Fylla
2014Hove FestivalChasing The World's Largest Number
2013Aesthetica Short Film FestivalChasing The World's Largest Number
2013Aesthetica Short Film FestivalAnimals
2013The Visuelt awardsRhapsody
2013New York FestivalsRhapsody
2013Nordic DocsChasing The World's Largest Number
2013The Norwegian Short Film FestivalChasing The World's Largest Number
2013Gullruten – Folkeopplysningen
2013Gullruten – Typisk Deg
2013Minimalen Short Film FestivalChronic Insomnia
2013Minimalen Short Film FestivalTransient Insomnia
2012UK Music Video AwardsRhapsody
2012The Norwegian Short Film FestivalTransient Insomnia
2012Gullruten – – 2 nominationsSiffer
2010The Norwegian Short Film FestivalMadcon, Freaky Like Me
2009The Norwegian Short Film FestivalCalvin Harris, Not Alone
2008Gullruten – Tingenes Tilstand
2006The Norwegian Short Film FestivalSerena Maneesh, Drain Cosmetics
2006The Norwegian Short Film FestivalNumber Seven Deli, Blame Me
2005AlarmprisenSerena Maneesh, Drain Cosmetics