FICTION
Ludvig has directed films that have been shown at various film festivals across the globe. He has received multiple awards for his work.
In the Name of God (Feature)
In the Name of God is a horror / thriller that tells the story of a priest on a mission to expand his congregation at any cost. The film is Ludvig Gür’s feature-length directorial debut, and stars Swedish household names such as Linus Wahlgren, Lisa Henni, Thomas Hanzon, Charlie Gustafsson and many more.
Produced in Sweden by Silverbullet Film, the feature was recently completed and is set to be released soon. In May 2023, REinvent Studios picked up the film for international sales and have represented it at markets such as Marché du Film, American Film Market, and European Film Market.
The Outsider (Short Film)
Based on H. P. Lovecraft's weird tale of the same name, The Outsider is the story of how a desperate loner who has grown up with a butterfly and the Bible for company one day seizes his chance and makes good his escape, only to face his worst fears head-on at an all-nighter in the company of strangers.
The short was the opening film of the 2019 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and has been shown at fests worldwide, including Nightmares Film Festival, Edmonton Short Film Festival, A Night of Horror, Nevermore Film Festival, Stockmotion, Monsters of Film etc.
The short was selected to be featured on ALTER, a division of Gunpowder & Sky where it was released in 2020. The Outsider was also picked up for distribution by Arkham Bazaar and can be found on the short film collection 2019 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Best of.
Dreamster (Short Film)
Dreamster is a short sci-fi film that tells the story of an actress who participates in a TV show where celebrities livestream their dreams to the world. However, when her dream ignites mass controversy, a situation involving life and death follows.
The film is a co-production between Sweden and the US. It was produced by industry leader Brain Academy (now known as Viaplay Studios) and also serves as a pilot for a TV series that is currently in development.
Dreamster made its festival debut in February 2022 and has won multiple accolades since then. The short has become an official selection at various prestigious film festivals worldwide and was released online in May 2023.