Martin Larsson is an acclaimed Swedish writer and director working across film and television, known for blending drama and humour with strong ensemble storytelling.
Martin has built an extensive career in television, working as a head writer, episode writer and director on a range of Swedish series.
His recent work includes serving as head writer and episode director on the SVT drama Hålla samman (2022), directing episodes 5–8. He also wrote and directed the series Nästan inget for SVT, as well as the children’s series Önskans hjärta and Min kompis Dudo! for SVT Barnkanalen. As a writer, he has contributed to series such as Rig 45 (Viaplay), Lingonligan, and the well-known SVT comedy Starke man.
Martin made his feature film debut with Becker – Kungen av Tingsryd, produced by Anagram and released with the support of the Swedish Film Institute and SVT.
Earlier in his career, Martin worked closely with SVT Drama, writing series such as Stormen, which became a major audience success, as well as Familjen and Sjätte dagen. Alongside his work in television, Martin has written and directed numerous short films, including the acclaimed short Sköterskan.
Martin’s work spans multiple genres, from drama and comedy to thriller. He brings an experienced yet curious voice that has proven highly appreciated by both producers and audiences. Martin is now expanding his work to international productions and is currently developing a horror movie together with a Irish director.
WORKS
FILM
2017 – Becker – Kungen av Tingsryd, Anagram, SFI, SVT, C-More, Scanbox, screenwriter and director.
TV
2022 – Hålla samman, 8 episodes, Anagram for SVT Drama, head writer, episode director ep 5-8.
2021 – Nästan inget, 6 episodes, Anagram for SVT, screenwriter and director. 2019 – Rig 45, S2, 8 episodes, Mopar Media for Viaplay, storyline episode writer.
2018 – Önskans hjärta, 8 episodes, Way Creative and SVT, screenwriter and director.
2018 – Lingonligan, 8 episodes, Anagram and TV3, storyline episode writer.
2015 – Pax jordiska äventyr, 10 episodes, Anagram and SVT, storyline and director.
2014 – Min kompis Dudo!, 9 episodes, SVT, screen writer and director.
2010 – 2011 – Starke man, 9 episodes, Anagram for SVT, storyline and episode writer.
2007 – Stormen, 3 episodes, SVT Drama, screenwriter.
2001 – Familjen, 12 episodes, SVT Drama, episode writer and script editor.
2000 – Sjätte Dagen, 12 episodes, SVT Drama, episode writer.
2002 – Orka, orka! 24 episodes, SVT Drama, editorial work.
2002 – Kommisarie Winther, 6 episodes x 2 seasons, SVT Drama, editorial work.
SHORTS, selected works
2013 – Sköterskan, Anagram, SFI and SVT Drama, director and screenwriter.
2002 – Nina, Frans och Annika, Rock’n’roll Film and Film i Skåne, director and screenwriter. 2002 – Syrenernas tid, Rock’n’roll Film, Film i Skåne and SVT, director and screenwriter.
2015 – Emma i 1B, Vitamin Film and Film i Skåne, director and screenwriter.
2012 – Special Day, Bad Crowd, EPT, YFilm, screenwriter
2010 – Johns rum, Vitamin Film, SFI and Film i Skåne, director and screenwriter.
2009 – Thomas rum, Anagram, SFI and Film i Skåne, screenwriter.
2008 – Peters rum, Vitamin Film and Film I Halland, screenwriter.
2005 – Angående Ove Hallins kvartett, Rock’n’roll Film and Film i Skåne, director and screenwriter.