The Young Director Award podcast series is a no-holds-barred deep dive into all things filmmaking. Eavesdrop on conversations between rising and established directors as they share their take on filmmaking, navigating the business of making short form content, and overcoming the hurdles that developing new talent face. Listen in as each guest share their experience and insights, bringing fresh perspectives to the next generation of directors.
The Young Director Award podcast series is a no-holds-barred deep dive into all things filmmaking. Eavesdrop on conversations between rising and established directors as they share their take on filmmaking, navigating the business of making short form content, and overcoming the hurdles that developing new talent face. Listen in as each guest share their experience and insights, bringing fresh perspectives to the next generation of directors.
Kim Magnusson is a Danish producer and multi-Oscar® winner, best known for his work in short film and Nordic cinema. He is the founder of M&M Productions, with over 160 producing credits including I Kill Giants (2017), Men & Chicken (2015), and The End (2024) by Joshua Oppenheimer. Kim is a former chairman of both the Danish Film Academy and Producers Association - he has worked with Netflix, 20th Century Fox, and also co-founded Scandinavian Film Distribution.
In this chat with Charlotte Matheson, Kim talks about the qualities of short films compared to features, and why a director should never try to make an ‘Oscar-film’.