Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, a self-taught filmmaker born in 1989, hails from Hamar, Norway. Despite lacking formal training, Dahlsbakken's passion for cinema led him to hone his skills as a trained cinema projectionist. His creative process is deeply rooted in the analog idiom, with a focus on experimenting with various film techniques.
Throughout his career, Dahlsbakken has produced a diverse range of short and feature films that have garnered international recognition. One of his most notable achievements to date is the short film "Thanks for Dancing" (2015),which has won accolades at numerous film festivals worldwide.
Dahlsbakken's first feature film, "Returning Home" (Å vende tilbake),made its debut at the Rome Film Fest in 2015, and was subsequently shortlisted as the Norwegian candidate for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. This milestone achievement showcases Dahlsbakken's growing reputation as a talented filmmaker.
Undeterred by his success, Dahlsbakken continues to nurture his creative vision, working on a variety of personal film projects, including both short and feature-length films.
