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Huldredans

A hunter in 19th-century Norway searches for the man he loves in a desolate forest, but instead, he encounters a mysterious woman who draws him deeper into nature’s raw and boundless reality—where faith, desire, and survival collide.

  • Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen
    Director
  • Marie Randmæl
    Writer
  • Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen
    Writer
  • Thomas Husebø
    Writer
  • Tarjei Sandvik Moe
    Writer
  • Tommy Garland
    Producer
  • Tarjei Sandvik Moe
    Key Cast
    "Magne"
  • Amund Harboe
    Key Cast
    "Sigurd"
  • Ylva Bjørkaas Thedin
    Key Cast
    "Huldra"
  • Thomas Husebø
    CREW
    Director of Photography
  • Jesper Widnes
    CREW
    Editor
  • Etienne Streeton
    CREW
    Sound Design
  • Joel Kolltveit
    CREW
    Sound Design
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Huldredans
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Psychological horror, drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Norway
  • Country of Filming:
    Norway
  • Language:
    Norwegian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Westerdals
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • FICOCC

    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    July 4, 2025
    Awards Won: 1. Best Short Film of the Month 2. Best Horror Short Film 3. Best Director (Short Film) – Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen 4. Special Mention – Screenplay (Short Film) – Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen 5. Best Lead Actor (Short Film) – Tarjei Sandvik Moe 6. Best Cinematography (Short Film) – Thomas Husebo 7. Best Lighting (Short Film)
  • Athens International Art Film Festival

    Greece
    Honorable Mention
  • Sustain Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Nominee
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival (SFAAF).
    Chile
    Winner – Best Horror Short Film Winner – Best Screenplay in a Short Film (Marie Randmæl, Tarjei Sandvik Moe, Thomas Husebø, Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen) Winner – Best Cinematography in a Short Film (Thomas Husebø) Winner – Best Art Direction in a Short Film (Alex Løken, Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen) Winner – Audience Award (1st Place) Honorable Mention – Best Director in a Short Film (Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen)
Director Biography - Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen

Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen is a Norwegian director and screenwriter known for his atmospheric storytelling that blends Nordic nature, mythology, and psychological depth. Based in Oslo, he has directed and written several short films, including Huldredans (2023) and Tyst (2024).

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