Ansatte
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Informationerne står på engelsk, da vi er en engelsksproget skole.
Management
Åsa Mossberg
Åsa is from Gothenburg, Sweden. She moved to Denmark in 1993 and attended the National Film School in Denmark to become a film editor. She graduated in 1997. Since then she has edited a wide range of both documentary and fiction films. Many of her films have won awards.
Nikolaj Davidsen
Nikolaj has a background as a musician, and has an education from the music conservatory as an electric bass player. He has played in many bands in the styles of postpunkrock, soul, folk and klezmer. He has also worked as a theatre musician, and as composer and arranger. Nikolaj has taught in folk high schools for more than 20 years and came to EFC from Johan Borups Højskole, where he was vice principal since 2015.
Per Nielsen
Per is our Financial Manager. He is responsible for all the school's finances and business development. He is also the person to contact if you're interested in renting EFC's facilities for conferences, film events etc. Before arriving at EFC, Per worked for more than 20 years as a Financial Manager with IT responsibility; for 17 years in the Pro Audio business and later on at ghd Scandinavia.
Lærere
Asger Lindqvist
Asger teaches Sound Design at EFC, and he is from Denmark. Originally with a background in music and composition, Asger graduated with a BA in Sound Design from Sonic College in 2014. Since then he has worked and lived in both Berlin, Los Angeles and Copenhagen - on projects of all kinds and sizes. From Hollywood action films to Belgian news jingles and everything in between. Asger also runs a small sound design company and also on occasion directs short films.
Halfdan Muurholm
Halfdan teaches Documentary at EFC, and he is from Denmark, He has directed and produced dozens of documentaries from all over the world. He has been awarded prizes for his film work, in particular in the subjects of Climate Change and Pilgrimage. Until 2020 his playground was at DR -The Danish Broadcast Corporation.
Lars Lehmann
Lars teaches Producing and Production Management, and he is from Canada. He has produced award winning films, including Solitaire, which was nominated for four Genie (Canadian Screen Awards). Lars is also a documentary producer and director. His documentary series Snow Safari has been seen in over 35 countries around the world, and his 4 part documentary series The Industry was glowingly reviewed across Canada. He has also produced music videos and specials, and was at one time the Head of Production for CMT Canada.
Mathias Dombrink
Mathias teaches Editing at EFC and is from Germany. With a background in fine art and an MA in Editing from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in England, he has worked across fiction, documentary, and animation. He has extensive international teaching experience from film schools in England, Germany, Austria, Norway, and Denmark. Returning to EFC after previously teaching here, Mathias focuses on a collaborative, student-centered approach to help filmmakers refine their artistic voice.
Nicole Palo
Nicole teaches Screenwriting at EFC, and she is Belgian-American. She studied journalism and screenwriting in Brussels and attended the European Film College as a student. Nicole has written and directed award-winning films, including Get Born and Emma Peeters, which was the closing film at Venice Festival’s Giornate Degli Autori and won Best Director at the Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival. Alongside teaching, she works as a script doctor, consultant, and expert for the EU’s Creative Europe MEDIA programme.
Suzanne Popp
Suzanne Popp teaches Lighting for Film at EFC, and she is from Denmark, but lived in the US for many years. Suzanne has worked as a cinematographer in both New York and Denmark, and is a trained cinematographer from the NYU film school. Besides being a trained cinematographer, Suzanne is also a trained Life Coach, works as a councellor for our students, and teaches courses in Creative Development and mindfulness.
Thomas Gabrielsson
Thomas teaches Acting at EFC, and he is Swedish-Danish. Trained at Teatro Potlach in Rome, he has built an extensive career across theatre, film, and television in Scandinavia and internationally. He is widely known for his roles in major film productions such as A Royal Affair and The Promised Land, as well as hit TV series including The Last Kingdom, The Eagle, and The Killing. Beyond his screen work, Thomas has performed at numerous acclaimed theatres, including the Royal Danish Theatre.
Yoram Astrakhan
Yoram teaches Camera at EFC. He was born & raised in Israel, but did his cinematography studies at the American Film Institute MFA program in Hollywood and has lived in the US up until 2022, where he moved to EFC and Ebeltoft to teach cinematography. Yoram has worked for many years as a cinematographer, shooting narrative features, shorts, documentaries, docudramas, commercials, episodic TV & corporate videos. His work has earned him two Emmy nominations, has aired on TV, and won awards in film festivals.
Zareh Tjeknavorian
Zareh teaches directing at EFC. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota, but grew up in Tehran, London, Frankfurt, Paris and New York, and he studied directing at the NYU film school. Zareh’s work screens regularly at festivals and has won numerous awards, including Best Archaeology Short at the 2023 Palenque International Film Festival (Chiapas), Best Short Film (Art & Environment), at the 2024 Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival (Bath, UK), and Best Experimental Film at the 2024 Onirica Film Festival (Carrara, Italy).
Staff
Ada Nyen Antonsen
Ada was a student at European Film College from 2025-26 and is now employed as a College Assistant for the 2026-27 programme. Ada assists on all kinds of things at EFC: projectionist and sound technician during lectures and screenings, driving guests, handling equipment, maintaining the library, social media, and assisting teachers in class.
Alberte Mikkelsen
Alberte is responsible for making sure that our buildings stay clean and welcoming for both students, employees and outside guests. She is also in charge of making sure that students keep their rooms clean and show up for their cleaning duties.
Alexander Lindhard
Alexander is head of the kitchen at EFC. He is the overall responsible for the menu, the food budget, purchase, and hiring kitchen staff. Alexander is also in charge of coordinating student activities that involve the kitchen, such as parties, bar managing, and other events.
Anne Nordenhof
Anne handles PR, marketing, and communication at European Film College. Based in the administration, she also manages summer course registrations and coordinates the various film courses and workshops for the 1-year programme. Anne is also the contact person for the Great Bear Alumni association, host of the annual Reunion, and serves as a working environment representative.
Anne-Sofie Rytter Holm
Anne-Sofie is working with the school's social media and digital marketing. She creates content for Instagram
Charlotte Jäger
Charlotte was a student at European Film College from 2025-26 and is now employed as a College Assistant for the 2026-27 programme. Charlotte assists on all kinds of things at EFC: projectionist and sound technician during lectures and screenings, driving guests, handling equipment, maintaining the library, social media, and assisting teachers in class.
Dina Bøttcher
Dina is our Student Administrator and folk high school secretary. She handles all the registrations that we receive for the 1-year programme, and she assists our students with their residence permits, health care etc. Dina is also in charge of everything that involves our guest teachers, the EFC Board, our School Council, and our Student Council.
Ingrid Winther Koldbæk
Ingrid is cleaning assistant at European Film College and helps our two matrons with the daily cleaning of the buildings.
Jacob Kjær-Madsen
Jacob is the IT & AV Manager at EFC. He is responsible for the running and maintenance of all our AV and IT equipment, and he assist both employees and students with IT related issues. Jacob is also responsible for the maintenance of all the school's editing suites as well as our sound editing stations, in close collaboration with our teachers.
Jan Foldager Pedersen
Jan is a chef at EFC. Together with the rest of the kitchen team he prepares all meals for students and employees at European Film College, and he helps make sure that students do their kitchen duties. Jan has been making good food at European Film College since 1994, which means that he recently celebrated his 30-year anniversary.
Juan Sanabria
Juan is a chef at EFC. Together with the rest of the kitchen team he prepares all meals for students and employees at European Film College and helps make sure that students do their kitchen duties.
Lars Busk Andersen
Lars is one of three caretakers at EFC. Together with the rest of the caretaker team, he is in charge of maintenance and repairs in all of the school buildings. Lars is also working environment representative.
Lauge Lynge Dahl Winther
Lauge was a student at European Film College from 2024-25, was a College Assistant from 2025-26, and is now employed as our Equipment Manager. Lauge is in charge of handling the school's film equipment, including coordinating student bookings and maintenance.
Lone Vesterdal
Lone is a chef at EFC. Together with the rest of the kitchen team she prepares all meals for students and employees at European Film College and helps make sure that students do their kitchen duties.
Lone Juul Paulsen
Lone is responsible for making sure that our buildings stay clean and welcoming for both students, employees and outside guests. She is also in charge of making sure that students keep their rooms clean and show up for their cleaning duties. Lone has been employed at EFC since 2001.
Maria Reng
Maria is a chef at EFC. Together with the rest of the kitchen team she prepares all meals for students and employees at European Film College, and she helps make sure that students do their kitchen duties.
Marianne Vidkjær
Marianne is bookkeeper at European Film College, and she handles all bookkeeping at the school. She also makes sure that students and other costumers pay on time, and she is in charge of payment of wages in collaboration with our Finance Manager.
Michael Moeslund
Michael is one of three caretakers at EFC. Together with the rest of the team, Michael is in charge of maintenance and repairs in all of the school buildings. Michael also teaches a shop class in the autumn semester, and in the spring, he teaches a course in Production Design.
Michael Schmid
Michael is a chef at EFC. Together with the rest of the kitchen team he prepares all meals for students and employees at European Film College, and he helps make sure that students do their kitchen duties.
Poul-Erik Borby
Poul-Erikis in charge of handling the school's film equipment, including coordinating student bookings and maintenance. Furthermore, Poul-Erik works with the cinema, where he tests and prepares the films and helps maintain the cinema projector.
Randi Andersen
Randi is responsible for making sure that our buildings stay clean and welcoming for both students, employees and outside guests. She is also in charge of making sure that students keep their rooms clean and show up for their cleaning duties.
Rikke Braderup
Rikke is the manager of our local cinema, Big Bear Cinema, which is open for the public four days a week and during holidays. Rikke also supports our students in their work with the annual Ebeltoft Film Festival, and she is elected staff representative in the EFC Board.
Sarah Kirkegaard
Sarah is in charge of office hours, where students can top up their washing cards, buy hoodies, take out pocket money etc. She also assists the finance department in bookkeeping and is in charge of buying office supplies.
Sidsel Gry Trenckner
Sidsel is a chef at EFC. Together with the rest of the kitchen team she prepares all meals for students and employees at European Film College, and she helps make sure that students do their kitchen duties.
Sif Dalby
Sif was a student at European Film College from 2025-26 and is now employed as a College Assistant for the 2026-27 programme. Sif assists on all kinds of things at EFC: projectionist and sound technician during lectures and screenings, driving guests, handling equipment, maintaining the library, social media, and assisting teachers in class.
Simon Roland
Simon was a student at European Film College from 2025-26 and is now employed as a College Assistant for the 2026-27 programme. Simon assists on all kinds of things at EFC: projectionist and sound technician during lectures and screenings, driving guests, handling equipment, maintaining the library, social media, and assisting teachers in class.
Stina Avalin