Showrunner, writer and director Henrik Björn has a long-standing career in the film and TV industry. He has a passion for genre and world building – and for telling gripping stories that can travel the globe. His debut was the mystery crime drama Jordskott (2015-2017) for which he was creator, showrunner, head writer and director. Jordskott was a mega hit among viewers and critics alike, and has been sold to over 160 countries to date. It was awarded with a Swedish Emmy – a Kristallen Award – for ‘Best TV Drama’ and the Banff Rockie Award for ‘Best Serial Drama’. 2021 saw the premiere of his audio drama Djupet/The Deep, starring Alba August and Stina Ekblad. The series, which he wrote and directed, was a huge success for commissioner SR, nominated both at the Swedish Radio Academy’s Golden EarAwards and New York Festivals. Björn is creator and director, together with Felix Herngren, of the coming thriller series Jana – Marked For Life, with premiere in 2024. The series is an adaptation of Emelie Schepp’s bestselling novel of the same name. Björn is currently in pre-production of a TV-drama for a major streamer that he will direct early spring 2024.
