The established filmmaker will be joining the Danish Film Institute August 1st 2022.

A former graduate from the National Film School of Denmark, Annette K. Olesen has directed the acclaimed feature films Minor Mishaps (2002), In Your Hands, Little Soldier (2008); she was episodic director on Borgen (2010), Broke (2014) and creator of the original concept for HBO Max’sKamikaze (2021).

Her most recent work-the film A Matter of Trust starring Trine Dyrholm is due to world premiere at Tribeca in June.

Besides her filmmaking career, Olesen has served as teacher at the National Film School of Denmark, and board member of the Danish Directors Association and TV 2, among others.

Commenting on her appointment at the DFI, CEO Claus Ladegaard said:
“With Annette K. Olesen as new feature film commissioner, we are joined by an experienced profile with a broad knowledge of the industry. Annette K. Olesen not only possesses a sharp eye for the original story and what it takes to make it come to life. She also comes with good insight into the challenges that Danish film faces.”

Olesen will be taking over from Silje Riise Næss.