Born 23/6 1971, Denmark. Took courses in New York in method acting and in techniques, and courses at the National Film School of Denmark prior to studying and graduating with a B.A. in film studies at Copenhagen University, 1999. Trained at the alternative film school Super16 2003-06.
Munk's feature film debut 'Hold Me Tight' (2010) took home the Marc 'Aurelio Award for Best Debuting Feature in Rome and the Best Feature Film Award in Tallinn, among others. Later youth films include 'You & Me Forever' (2012) and 'Wildwitch' (2018).
Munk has directed a number of TV series, including 'Follow the Money' season 2 (2016), the Emmy winner 'Ride Upon the Storm' (2017-18) and the first Danish HBO original, 'Kamikaze' (2021).
Munk's feature film debut 'Hold Me Tight' (2010) took home the Marc 'Aurelio Award for Best Debuting Feature in Rome and the Best Feature Film Award in Tallinn, among others. Later youth films include 'You & Me Forever' (2012) and 'Wildwitch' (2018).
Munk has directed a number of TV series, including 'Follow the Money' season 2 (2016), the Emmy winner 'Ride Upon the Storm' (2017-18) and the first Danish HBO original, 'Kamikaze' (2021).
| Title | Year | Function | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikaze (Oversigt) | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Festen er aflyst - 1:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Før og efter - 2:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Flight Mode - 3:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Pancake Syrup - 6:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Happy white day - 4:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Efterladt bagage - 5:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Hjem - 7:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Krzysztof og det kosmiske tilfælde - 8:8 | 2021 | Direction | TV series |
| Wildwitch | 2018 | Direction, Screenplay | DK/Feature |
| Herrens veje 2 | 2018 | Direction | TV series |
| Herrens veje 1 | 2017 | Direction | TV series |
| Herrens veje (oversigt) | 2017 | Direction | TV series |
| Follow the Money | 2016 | Direction | TV series |
| Lovers | 2016 | Script consultant | DK/Feature |
| Heartless 2 | 2015 | Direction | TV series |
| Tidsrejsen | 2014 | Direction, Screenplay | TV series |
| Planes in the Night | 2014 | Script consultant | DK/Short fiction |
| You & Me Forever | 2012 | Direction, Script, Story, Idea | DK/Feature |
| Nogle gange kommer vinteren om natten | 2011 | Casting consultant | DK/Short fiction |
| Hold om mig | 2010 | Direction | DK/Feature |
| Embrace Me | 2006 | Direction, Script | DK/Short fiction |
| Tiny Death | 2005 | Direction, Script | DK/Short fiction |
| Kisses | 2004 | Direction, Script, Executive producer | DK/Short fiction |
| Søster | 2004 | Direction, Appearance, Screenplay | DK/Documentary |
| Øje-blink | 2003 | Direction, Script, Executive producer | DK/Short fiction |
| Passing by | 2001 | Direction, Script, Producer | DK/Short fiction |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Release year | Festival | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Slipper - Best Feature for Youth | 2011 | Zlin Int. Film Festival for Children & Youth 2011 | Hold om mig |
| Ecumenical Jury Award for Youth | 2011 | Zlin Int. Film Festival for Children & Youth 2011 | Hold om mig |
| MARC’AURELIO AWARD FOR EMERGING NEW TALENTS | 2010 | Rome International Film Festival 2010 | Hold om mig |
| Oecumenical Prize | 2010 | Mannheim-Heidelberg, Int. Film Festival 2010 | Hold om mig |
| Audience Award | 2010 | Mannheim-Heidelberg, Int. Film Festival 2010 | Hold om mig |
| Label Regards Jeune | 2010 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2010 | Hold om mig |
Det Danske Filminstitut registrerer international festivaldeltagelse og priser til danske film,
dog primært de titler, som Filminstituttet varetager i sin festivaldistribution,
og primært i forbindelse med de festivaler, som Filminstituttet har prioriteret at samarbejde med.
Registreringen af festivaldeltagelse og priser til danske film, der ikke er i festivaldistribution,
foretages kun for "launch"-festivaler ifølge Filminstituttets prioriterede festivalliste. Se listen over prioriterede festivaler.
Festivals
| Festival | Festival date | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Int. Children's Film Festival | 2019-11-01 | Vildheks |
| Tel Aviv International Children's Film Festival | 2019-07-16 | Vildheks |
| Zlin Int. Film Festival for Children & Youth | 2019-05-24 | Vildheks |
| Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival | 2019-04-29 | Vildheks |
| Malmö, BUFF | 2019-03-23 | Vildheks |
| Poznan Ale Kino! International Children's Film Festival | 2018-12-02 | Vildheks |
| Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 2018-11-16 | Vildheks |
| Amsterdam Cinekid | 2018-10-17 | Vildheks |
| Hamburg FilmFest GmbH | 2018-09-27 | Vildheks |
| Thessaloniki International Film Festival | 2013-11-01 | You & Me Forever |
| Sarajevo Film Festival | 2013-08-16 | You & Me Forever |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | 2013-06-19 | You & Me Forever |
| Zlin Int. Film Festival for Children & Youth | 2013-05-27 | You & Me Forever |
| Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival | 2013-04-23 | You & Me Forever |
| Stockholm Film Festival Junior | 2013-04-15 | You & Me Forever |
| Malmö, BUFF | 2013-03-11 | You & Me Forever |
| Göteborg International Film Festival | 2013-01-25 | You & Me Forever |
| Poznan Ale Kino! International Children's Film Festival | 2012-12-02 | You & Me Forever |
| Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 2012-11-13 | You & Me Forever |
| Lithuania Scanorama Film Forum | 2012-11-08 | You & Me Forever |
| Lübeck, Nordische Filmtage | 2012-10-31 | You & Me Forever |
| Sao Paulo Int. Film Festival | 2012-10-19 | You & Me Forever |
| Göteborg International Film Festival | 2012-01-27 | You & Me Forever |
| Oulu Int. Children's Film Festival | 2011-11-21 | Hold om mig |
| Reykjavik Film Festival | 2011-09-22 | Hold om mig |
| Helsinki Film Festival - Love & Anarchy | 2011-09-15 | Hold om mig |
| Zlin Int. Film Festival for Children & Youth | 2011-05-29 | Hold om mig |
| Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival | 2011-05-03 | Hold om mig |
| Malmö, BUFF | 2011-03-15 | Hold om mig |
| Göteborg International Film Festival | 2011-01-28 | Hold om mig |
| Poznan Ale Kino! International Children's Film Festival | 2010-12-06 | Hold om mig |
| Torun, Camerimage | 2010-11-27 | Hold om mig |
| Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 2010-11-19 | Hold om mig |
| Mannheim-Heidelberg, Int. Film Festival | 2010-11-11 | Hold om mig |
| Rome International Film Festival | 2010-10-28 | Hold om mig |
| Mumbai Film Festival | 2010-10-21 | Hold om mig |
| Haugesund, Den Norske Filmfestivalen | 2010-08-18 | Hold om mig |
Det Danske Filminstitut registrerer international festivaldeltagelse og priser til danske film,
dog primært de titler, som Filminstituttet varetager i sin festivaldistribution,
og primært i forbindelse med de festivaler, som Filminstituttet har prioriteret at samarbejde med.
Registreringen af festivaldeltagelse og priser til danske film, der ikke er i festivaldistribution,
foretages kun for "launch"-festivaler ifølge Filminstituttets prioriterede festivalliste. Se listen over prioriterede festivaler.
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