Fredrik Edfeldt (b. 1972) is a Swedish director especially known for his features The Girl (2009) and Sanctuary (2013). The Girl went on to be highly awarded both in Sweden and internationally, including ‘Best Debut Film’ (Honorable Mention) and ‘Best Feature Film’ at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival and four Guldbagge nominations including ‘Best director’ at The Official Swedish Film Awards in 2010. Also awarded ‘Best Swedish Film’ in 2009. Fredrik directed for TV the political crime thriller Blue eyes (2014) screened at Berlin Film Festival 2015. He has also directed episodes of prime time TV comedies as Cleo (2002) , Lite som Du (2004) and latest completed season two of the much acclaimed tv-series Rebecka Martinsson for More. In between the two seasons Fredrik also directed the Danish tv-serie Greyzone. As director of international commercials he worked for big brands such as Sony, BMW, Coca Cola. Lately Fredrik has directed Swedish TV-series Lea, for SVT and is currently working on the highly anticipated remake of Astrid Lindgrens Saltkråkan.
Fredrik
Edfeldt
FEATURE FILMS
- 2013
Sanctuary (Faro), BOB Film
- 2009
The Girl, Acne Film
Short films
- 2006
Vanya Knows, Pinguinfilm
- 2004
Enclosed, Monnaie De Singe
TV series
- 2025
Saltkråkan, SF films
- 2022
Lea, Kärnfilm
- 2019
Rebecka Martinsson S2, Yellow Bird
- 2018
Greyzone, Cosmo Film
- 2017
Rebecka Martinsson, Yellow Bird
- 2014
Bue Eyes, Strix Drama
- 2004
Lite Som Du, SVT
- 2003
Dreamteam, SVT
- 2002
Cleo, SVT
Awards
- 2013
Göteborg Film Festival (Nominee), Best Nordic Film for Sanctuary
- 2013
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Nominee), Best film for Sanctuary
- 2010
Guldbagge Award (Nominee), Best Direction for The Girl
- 2009
Athens International Film Festival (Winner), Best Film & Best Director for The Girl
- 2009
Berlin International Film Festival (Winner), Best Debut Film & Best Feature Film for The Girl
- 2009
Montréal Festival of New Cinema (Winner), Critics Award for The Girl
- 2009
Reykjavik International Film Festival (Winner), Fipresci Award for The Girl
- 2009
Greta Awards (Winner), Best Swedish Film for The Girl
- 2009
Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival (Winner), Special Mention for The Girl