ALEXIS ALMSTRÖM is a film director, screenwriter, and musician. He was renowned for writing music before shifting his focus to filmmaking. His debut album "Till Minne av/In Memory of" was nominated for a Grammy and was awarded "Album of the Year" by Swedish popular culture magazine Nöjesguiden.
In 2011, Alexis quit music and focused on filmmaking full-time. He has a BA in film directing from Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and is the only student to have made a feature film during his studies. He co-wrote and directed the drama film "Rosa Moln/Pink Cloud Syndrome," showcasing his ability to tell gripping and emotional stories and bring out the best performances from his actors.
His first series, "Top Dog," was based on the bestseller by Jens Lapidus and was nominated for "Best Drama Series" in Cannes Series 2020. His second feature film "Vinterviken" for Netflix was nominated for three Guldbaggen awards (Swedish Oscars), including two nominations for best supporting role and one nomination for best lead role. Clinching the award for best supporting role. Jonay Skallak, who had never acted before, was directed by Alexis, and showcased his directing abilities.
The second season of "Top Dog" will premiere later this year, with Alexis as the lead director. He is currently working on his third feature film and several other projects in various stages of development.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Top Dog season 2 – TV series – director – 2022
En mot en – TV series – writer – 2021
Vinterviken – Feature – director – 2021
Top dog season 1 – TV series – director – 2019
Backstabbing for beginners – feature – director/writer – 2016
Pink Cloud Syndrome – feature – director/writer – 2016
Mazda – short – director/writer – 2015
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Vinterviken – Guldbaggen
Best supporting actor – Winner
Best Lead actor – nominated
Best supporting actor – nominated
Top Dog – Cannes series
Best drama series – nominated
Mazda – Sweden Short Film Festival
Student Film Section Gold – Best Film
Student Film Best – Screenplay
Mazda – Gothenburg Film Festival
Swedish Short Film – selected
