Director and visual effects artist. Born 9/10 1963, Denmark. Worked with 3D animation and special effects after studies in France and USA. Borch Nielsen won a Robert for Best Visual Effects in 2001 and 2005. Has taught dramaturgy at the National Film School of Denmark and written novels for young people.
Borch Nielsen made a number of music videos and commercials before directing the science fiction feature 'Webmaster' (1998). The film sold worldwide and received Best Actor and Best Special Effects Award at the FantaFestival in Rome. It was followed by the children's feature 'Jewel of the Nile' (2000).
'Sunshine Barry & The Disco Worms' (2008) is his third feature film - and his first animated. It was screened at Toronto International Film Festival and has succesfully been distributed internationally, amongst others in Eastern Europe, Korea and Mexico. 'Captain Bimse' (2018) is his fourth feature.
Borch Nielsen made a number of music videos and commercials before directing the science fiction feature 'Webmaster' (1998). The film sold worldwide and received Best Actor and Best Special Effects Award at the FantaFestival in Rome. It was followed by the children's feature 'Jewel of the Nile' (2000).
'Sunshine Barry & The Disco Worms' (2008) is his third feature film - and his first animated. It was screened at Toronto International Film Festival and has succesfully been distributed internationally, amongst others in Eastern Europe, Korea and Mexico. 'Captain Bimse' (2018) is his fourth feature.
| Title | Year | Function | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellens ark | 2021 | Producer | DK/Short fiction |
| Captain Bimse | 2019 | Direction, Johnson, Cinematographer, Composer, Screenplay | DK/Feature |
| The Shadow Animal | 2013 | Producer, Script consultant | DK/Short fiction |
| Marco Macaco | 2012 | Voice, Producer, Screenplay | DK/Feature |
| Will-Bot - friend or foe? | 2011 | Script, Producer | DK/Short fiction |
| Sunshine Barry & The Disco Worms | 2008 | Direction, Screenplay | DK/Feature |
| Strings | 2004 | VFX producer | DK/Feature |
| Fakiren fra Bilbao | 2004 | VFX | DK/Feature |
| Jewel of the desert | 2001 | Direction | DK/Feature |
| Dykkerne | 2000 | VFX supervisor | DK/Feature |
| Gone with the fish | 1999 | Assistant director | DK/Feature |
| Webmaster | 1998 | Direction, Script | DK/Feature |
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Festivals
| Festival | Festival date | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, International Children's Film Carnival | 2020-12-18 | Kaptajn Bimse |
| Poznan Ale Kino! International Children's Film Festival | 2014-11-30 | Skyggedyret |
| Thessaloniki International Film Festival | 2014-10-31 | Skyggedyret |
| Seoul International Youth Film Festival | 2014-08-21 | Skyggedyret |
| Stuttgart International Animation Film Festival | 2014-04-22 | Skyggedyret |
| Malmö, BUFF | 2014-03-10 | Skyggedyret |
| Göteborg International Film Festival | 2014-01-24 | Skyggedyret |
| Odense Internationale Film Festival | 2013-08-26 | Skyggedyret |
| Zlin Int. Film Festival for Children & Youth | 2013-05-27 | Marco Macaco |
| Buenos Aires Festival de Cine Independiente | 2013-04-10 | Marco Macaco |
| Göteborg International Film Festival | 2013-01-25 | Marco Macaco |
| Lithuania Scanorama Film Forum | 2012-11-08 | Marco Macaco |
| Sevilla Festival de Cine | 2012-11-02 | Marco Macaco |
| Reykjavik Film Festival | 2012-09-27 | Marco Macaco |
| Haugesund, Den Norske Filmfestivalen | 2012-08-15 | Marco Macaco |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazilian Int. Children´s Film Festival | 2010-08-27 | Disco ormene |
| Annecy, Festival Int. du Film d'Animation | 2009-06-08 | Disco ormene |
| Sydney Film Festival | 2009-06-03 | Disco ormene |
| Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival | 2009-04-27 | Disco ormene |
| Berlinale | 2009-02-05 | Disco ormene |
| London Film Festival | 2008-10-15 | Disco ormene |
| Toronto International Film Festival | 2008-09-04 | Disco ormene |
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.
Thomas Borch Nielsen in trade directory
