Torstein Bjørklund is a Norwegian commercial and narrative director signed with Arts & Sciences (US/UK), Sparks Productions (Canada), and Good Oil (Australia/New Zealand).
Torstein Bjørklund is a Norwegian commercial and narrative director signed with Arts & Sciences (US/UK), Sparks Productions (Canada), and Good Oil (Australia/New Zealand). A trained actor from Oslo's State Theatre School, Bjørklund brings an actor's intuition to performance-led storytelling, guiding talent with precision and compassion. His commercial work includes campaigns for McDonald's, Toyota, Electrolux, Telenor, Telia, Danish Health Authority, and BuzzBallz, blending observational humor with straightforward messaging. His Danish Heart Association organ donation campaign won Gold at Creative Circle 2025 and True Awards 2025, earning shortlists at Eurobest and The One Show. In television, he directed all sixteen episodes of HBO's hit comedy "Basic Bitch," which set a Norwegian subscription record and won a Gullruten Award in 2022. He won another Gullruten in 2025 for directing "Superheltskolen" and earned nominations for "Fling." His Kornmo campaign won an EPICA Award. Known for quirky, understated Scandinavian humor that travels globally, Bjørklund's work is photographically smart, character-driven, and rooted in relatable human observation without chasing trends.
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