JONAS RISVIG

JUST 28 YEARS OLD, AWARD-WINNING DANISH DIRECTOR RISVIG HAS HAD A PROLIFIC CAREER TO DATE, working on a number of documentaries and local young-adult series such as Centrum and Flokken. He has now channelled his own experiences of growing up in a small town for Viaplay series Drenge (Boys). Risvig has created and directs the eight-part ensemble drama, which focuses on the strong bond between 10 young men in Silkeborg who grew up singing together in a church choir and would then meet up to push their limits and test the forbidden pleasures of adult life. But when one of the boys drowns under mysterious circumstances, their unity and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. In addition, Risvig has directed the first season of Salsa, a YA series that began airing on Denmark’s DR this summer.