Audun Amundsen
Directing
Biography
Audun Amundsen is a Norwegian Documentary Director and Producer. He has received grants from the Norwegian Filminstitute, The Norwegian Cultural Department, and regional filmcenters several times for his films Newtopia and Nasi Padang – A Viral Adventure. His films have been sold internationally. (NHK Japan, GoPlay Indonesia and ARTE France among others). Amundsen is known for submerging deep into long duration projects. He give talks about the topics of his films worldwide, and has reached thousands of students over hundreds of schools in Norway.
Known For
The adventurous Norwegian backpacker Audun Amundsen is driven by his search for a utopian world and ends up in the jungle of Indonesia. Here he meets the shaman Aman Paksa and his clan who lives a traditional life, surviving without money, electricity or modern tools. Amundsen follows Aman Paksa for nearly 15 years on his turbulent path towards modernity.
Newtopia
A filmmaker from Norway becomes an internet phenomenon and national celebrity in Indonesia after making a love song to the traditional cuisine nasi padang.
Nasi Padang
A filmmaker seeking financial freedom dives into the world of online marketing under the mentorship of Akbar Sheikh, a former homeless man turned digital millionaire. But as the cash rolls in and the stakes rise, cracks begin to show. Is this a dream come true or a dangerous illusion?