Idil Hermansen is a Somali-Norwegian filmmaker raised in Los Angeles and currently studying film at Bond University.
Her work centers on women navigating fear, desire, and quiet resilience, often in spaces where safety feels uncertain. Drawn to intimate storytelling, Idil approaches filmmaking as both observation and confession, exploring the moments we don’t always have language for. Her films aim to be emotionally honest rather than sensational, grounded in lived experience and empathy. She is particularly passionate about amplifying female perspectives and telling stories that feel vulnerable, unresolved, complex, and real.
Filmography
Writer (2 Credits)
Girl Code: Pilot
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Director (2 Credits)
Girl Code: Pilot
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Short
Education
College
Bond University
Film and Television Production
2023 – Present
Personal Details
Birth City
Oslo
Gender
Female
Pronouns
She/Her
Ethnicity
Mixed (African and European)
Quotes
"You have to be brave enough to be bad before you can be good." - Greta Gerwig
Idil Hermansen is a Somali-Norwegian filmmaker raised in Los Angeles and currently studying film at Bond University.