New screenwriter/director
We are happy to welcome Michael S. Bekele as our newest screenwriter/director! Michael’s trademark is stories that make difficult subjects accessible and uplifting, which he showcased in his latest short Black Square as well as in the award-winning audio drama Härifrån.
Michael is born and raised in Germany but has established himself on the Swedish scene as well. He recently finished Alma Löv’s scriptwriter academy and is currently developing several own projects; a historical drama feature and a comedic YA-series being two examples. Parallel to this, he works with other people’s projects. When you hire Michael, you can expect a doer-attitude and distinct ideas that create solutions and elevate the story, as well as a sharp eye for dialogue.
In 2023, the audio drama Härifrån, which Michael created with Jason Diakité, won Guldörat (Sweden’s biggest prize for radio) for best entertainment. Quite an achievement, considering it tackled something as disheartening as the rise of the far-right within Sweden, but this is Michael’s strength; to find humour in the tragical.
Michael S. Bekele: remember the name!