BIOGRAPHY. Writer-director Per Marklund hails from northern Sweden, where he grew up with one brother and two sisters, but without a sense of smell. Eventually, he swapped soccer for filmmaking, and graduated as a screenwriter from IHTV in Gothenburg in 2006.

Now residing in Stockholm, Per has experience from television, films, and commercials. His short film Fikapaus (Coffee Break) has captivated 1.5 million viewers on Swedish state TV.

In 2023, his narrative prowess was recognized with a Runner-up award in the EACWP European Flash Fiction Contest, for Där måsarna sover (Where The Seagulls Sleep).

Per admires innovative film creators and courageous actors, and draws most of his inspiration from human history and evolution. Currently, he is refining his writing skills at Linnaeus University, a journey he began in September 2022. Furthermore, his secret weapon is that he never misses an episode of the podcast Scriptnotes.

In closing, whether you’re a fellow filmmaker, a curious passerby, or an AI enthusiast, Per encourages you to reach out. He also wishes you a wonderful day, and promises that this is the last time he writes about himself in third person.