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Frederik Paludan

Director
Class #12
Members

Frederik Paludan

Director
Class #12

That it’s hard du put into words who you really are, is actually a theme in one of Frederik’s films, and even though Frederik had hoped, that the shift in perspective that the third person narrator allows him, would make the task easier, he must concede that it does not. So, he will base this bio in facts.

Frederik is 193 cm tall and weighs, as of now (22/9/2021), 98 kg, which he himself thinks is a bit too much, but apparently not so much that it has brought about any lifestyle changes.Frederik was born in Holstebro (Western Jutland), grew up several different places, but considers Kokkedal (a Copenhagen suburb) to be the town of his childhood. The population of Kokkedal is 15.000, and Frederik would estimate that the town accommodates about the same number of mopeds and moped thieves. Frederik holds a master’s degree in Film Studies, has made 4 short films – of which 2 are satisfactory – and directed about 5 commercial pieces that he would consider worthy of mention. In addition, Frederik has directed 2 seasons of the YA series “En for Holdet”.

At the moment, Frederik is interested in how we as individuals – for better or worse – enter into roles and conditions that weren’t set by us, how out of control we actually are, and how effectively we manage to lie to ourselves about it.

Frederik Paludan
was a part of Class #
12
Super16 films of
Frederik Paludan
Faded

FADED is a coming-of-age tale about a group of suburban boys whose carefree, hash-fueled days are suddenly shaken by family turmoil and the harsh reality of adulthood closing in.

Final film
#
12
12
49 min
2024
Faded

FADED is a coming-of-age tale about a group of suburban boys whose carefree, hash-fueled days are suddenly shaken by family turmoil and the harsh reality of adulthood closing in.

Pissant

After the death of their father, Sigurd wants to bury the hatchet and forgive his half siblings, Astrid and Jens, for how they treated him as kids. But this does not go as planned, as Astrid and Jens do not believe they've done anything that warrants forgiveness. Sigurd feels snubbed and realizes that what he actually wants is an apology but this demand only escalates an already tense situation and before long, they start to fall into old habits, revisiting childhood traumas.

First-year film
#
12
12
27 min
2022
Pissant

After the death of their father, Sigurd wants to bury the hatchet and forgive his half siblings, Astrid and Jens, for how they treated him as kids. But this does not go as planned, as Astrid and Jens do not believe they've done anything that warrants forgiveness. Sigurd feels snubbed and realizes that what he actually wants is an apology but this demand only escalates an already tense situation and before long, they start to fall into old habits, revisiting childhood traumas.

A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men

In a near future, where a pill can extend only women's lives by 400 years, and men everywhere lose influence as a result, we meet the now-deposed Prime Minister, Kim Harding, as he gathers a group of aggrieved men behind him in an attempt to regain power and influence. Everything is going according to plan, until Kim's disciple, the younger, angrier and more idealistic man, Karl, wins over the group and challenges Kim in an internal struggle for power and honor. Life and death.

Mid-term film
#
12
12
35 min
2023
A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men

In a near future, where a pill can extend only women's lives by 400 years, and men everywhere lose influence as a result, we meet the now-deposed Prime Minister, Kim Harding, as he gathers a group of aggrieved men behind him in an attempt to regain power and influence. Everything is going according to plan, until Kim's disciple, the younger, angrier and more idealistic man, Karl, wins over the group and challenges Kim in an internal struggle for power and honor. Life and death.

Filmography
Faded
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2024
Pissant
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2022
A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2023
No film
Films of the same year
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FOMO / Armageddon

William is convinced it is his fault that the world is coming to an end. On the planet's last day, he is faced with a dilemma; Should he spend his last hours with his family, who have chosen to celebrate his disabled sister's birthday, or should he meet up with his crush, who is impatiently waiting for him at the local beach?

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
12 min
2023
FOMO / Armageddon

William is convinced it is his fault that the world is coming to an end. On the planet's last day, he is faced with a dilemma; Should he spend his last hours with his family, who have chosen to celebrate his disabled sister's birthday, or should he meet up with his crush, who is impatiently waiting for him at the local beach?

An Example

An example of an evening shift at a closed psychiatric ward that starts like many others. The nurse, Emma, meets to messages of sick leaves and acute patients - and the staff have to be creative to get through the shift in the best possible way. In just 20 minutes the confidence in the system will be put to a test.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
26 min
2022
An Example

An example of an evening shift at a closed psychiatric ward that starts like many others. The nurse, Emma, meets to messages of sick leaves and acute patients - and the staff have to be creative to get through the shift in the best possible way. In just 20 minutes the confidence in the system will be put to a test.

Snail House

The poor and pregnant maid Karen slaves her days away, taking care of the imprisoned noblewoman Rigmor. Their fragile friendship suddenly presents an opportunity for a better life, when Rigmor mentions a valuable treasure buried in the forest. In hope of freedom, the two women spite their differences and attempt an escape. But can they create an alliance across class, and flee from fate?

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
24 min
2022
Snail House

The poor and pregnant maid Karen slaves her days away, taking care of the imprisoned noblewoman Rigmor. Their fragile friendship suddenly presents an opportunity for a better life, when Rigmor mentions a valuable treasure buried in the forest. In hope of freedom, the two women spite their differences and attempt an escape. But can they create an alliance across class, and flee from fate?

Good Grief!

In this absurd dark-comedy, funerals are happy and joyful events celebrating the deceased. Ole's sister has just passed away after a long battle with cancer, which calls for the usual festivities. The only problem is Ole's deep sorrow and grief, which doesn't seem to fit the occasion.

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
21 min
2023
Good Grief!

In this absurd dark-comedy, funerals are happy and joyful events celebrating the deceased. Ole's sister has just passed away after a long battle with cancer, which calls for the usual festivities. The only problem is Ole's deep sorrow and grief, which doesn't seem to fit the occasion.

Ritardando

While the bombs fall in a war-torn Copenhagen, the harp player David practices scales in his barricaded apartment. He believes in art. Not in war.

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
11 min
2023
Ritardando

While the bombs fall in a war-torn Copenhagen, the harp player David practices scales in his barricaded apartment. He believes in art. Not in war.

Gutterball

Roland is a loner in the bowling alley where he works. However, as the only witness of a tragic accident, he finds sudden confirmation from his colleagues by telling them the horrifying details. Slowly he starts embellishing the story.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
16 min
2022
Gutterball

Roland is a loner in the bowling alley where he works. However, as the only witness of a tragic accident, he finds sudden confirmation from his colleagues by telling them the horrifying details. Slowly he starts embellishing the story.

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Guds Bedste Barn

Den lovlydige Monica er sanger i det lokale frikirkeband. Men da hun igen overskygges af bandets karismatiske leder, beder hun om en indgriben fra Gud, der skal vende op og ned på det hele.

First-year film
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14
Class #14
15 min
2026
Guds Bedste Barn

Den lovlydige Monica er sanger i det lokale frikirkeband. Men da hun igen overskygges af bandets karismatiske leder, beder hun om en indgriben fra Gud, der skal vende op og ned på det hele.

I tilfælde af følelser

Johan inviterer vennerne Nadir og Viktor på et skræddersyet, terapeutisk forløb efter tabet af deres fælles ven. Invitationen viser sig hurtigt at dække over noget andet end omsorg.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
14 min
2026
I tilfælde af følelser

Johan inviterer vennerne Nadir og Viktor på et skræddersyet, terapeutisk forløb efter tabet af deres fælles ven. Invitationen viser sig hurtigt at dække over noget andet end omsorg.

TÆVE

Da Sif pludselig ikke længere kan tale, bliver det vigtigere end nogensinde at bruge sin stemme.

First-year film
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14
Class #14
13 min
2026
TÆVE

Da Sif pludselig ikke længere kan tale, bliver det vigtigere end nogensinde at bruge sin stemme.

Scener efter et selvmord

Efter et selvmordsforsøg og 18 dage i koma vågner 23-årige Rasmus med en hjerneskade og må genfinde krop, sprog og vejen tilbage til livet.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
15 min
2026
Scener efter et selvmord

Efter et selvmordsforsøg og 18 dage i koma vågner 23-årige Rasmus med en hjerneskade og må genfinde krop, sprog og vejen tilbage til livet.

Charlie

Noget farligt rumsterer i Kristine. Dagen inden hendes fars bryllup, tager det farlige form. Kristine vil gerne være den gode datter og brudepige, men nogen kalder på hende fra mørket.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
15 min
2026
Charlie

Noget farligt rumsterer i Kristine. Dagen inden hendes fars bryllup, tager det farlige form. Kristine vil gerne være den gode datter og brudepige, men nogen kalder på hende fra mørket.

Smæk

En børnetegning tvinger Lea og hendes søn til at konfrontere det uudtalte imellem dem.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
13 min
2026
Smæk

En børnetegning tvinger Lea og hendes søn til at konfrontere det uudtalte imellem dem.