Swedish Independent filmmaker refusing to be genre defined on a mission to make movies. Sometimes to make us think, sometimes to make us feel but always to entertain and give us an escape from whatever we have weighing us down.
Company
Talent Manager
Williamson Management Company
Legal Representative
Harley Wallen is an award-winning director and actor whose passion for filmmaking was born outside the traditional classroom. Educated through digital platforms like RocketJump, StudioBinder, MasterClass, and 5 Minute Film School, Harley forged his own creative path—developing a distinctive style rooted in authenticity, emotion, and cinematic tension.
With a growing slate of acclaimed films including Betrayed, Ash and Bone, The Devil’s Left Hand, Finding Nicole, and Bennett’s Song, Harley has earned recognition for blending powerful storytelling with genre-defying elements. His work often explores human vulnerability, moral complexity, and the darker corners of the human experience—all while keeping audiences deeply engaged.
Whether behind the camera or in front of it, Harley brings an intense dedication to every frame. His films have screened at numerous festivals and garnered awards, solidifying his place as a rising voice in independent cinema.
Driven by a relentless work ethic and an instinct for storytelling, Harley continues to push boundaries and deliver emotionally resonant films that leave a lasting impression.
  • Director (17 Credits)
    Enigma
    Feature
    Eternal Code
    Feature
    Final Recovery
    Feature
    Tale of Tails
    Television, Web / New Media
    The Sleepover
    Short
    Fathers 2025
    Feature
    Finding Nicole 2023
    Feature
    The Devil’s Left Hand 2023
    Feature
    Beneath Us All2022
    Feature
    Ash and Bone 2021
    Feature
    A Bennett Song Holiday2020
    Feature
    Agramon’s Gate 2019
    Feature, Other
    Snapshot 2019
    Short
    Bennett’s Song2018
    Feature
    Betrayed2018
    Feature
    Abstruse 2017
    Feature
    Moving Parts 2017
    Feature
  • Acting (16 Credits)
    Blur
    Feature
    Enigma
    Feature
    Eternal Code
    Feature
    Final Recovery
    Feature
    Tale of Tails
    Television, Web / New Media
    The Sleepover
    Short
    Fathers 2025
    Feature
    The Devil’s Left Hand 2023
    Feature
    Beneath Us All2022
    Feature
    Ash and Bone 2021
    Feature
    A Bennett Song Holiday2020
    Feature
    Agramon’s Gate 2019
    Feature, Other
    Snapshot 2019
    Short
    Bennett’s Song2018
    Feature
    Betrayed2018
    Feature
    Abstruse 2017
    Feature
  • Producer (13 Credits)
    Enigma
    Feature
    Eternal Code
    Feature
    Tale of Tails
    Television, Web / New Media
    Finding Nicole 2023
    Feature
    Beneath Us All2022
    Feature
    Ash and Bone 2021
    Feature
    A Bennett Song Holiday2020
    Feature
    Agramon’s Gate 2019
    Feature, Other
    Snapshot 2019
    Short
    Bennett’s Song2018
    Feature
    Betrayed2018
    Feature
    Abstruse 2017
    Feature
    Moving Parts 2017
    Feature
  • Writer (10 Credits)
    Enigma
    Feature
    Eternal Code
    Feature
    Tale of Tails
    Television, Web / New Media
    The Sleepover
    Short
    Fathers 2025
    Feature
    Agramon’s Gate 2019
    Feature, Other
    Snapshot 2019
    Short
    Betrayed2018
    Feature
    Abstruse 2017
    Feature
    Moving Parts 2017
    Feature
Screening Finalist
Abstruse
Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival
Vero Beach
2018
Screening Finalist
Abstruse
Motorcity Nightmares Film Festival
Novi
2018
Official Selection
Abstruse
7th Annual Eclipse Awards
Grand Rapids
2018
Best Feature Film - Official Selection
Abstruse
ARFF Berlin - Best Feature Film Ofgicial Selection
Berlin
Finalist - Best Feature Film
Abstruse
Gold Movie Awards - Best Feature Film
London
Best Feature Film
Abstruse
ARFF Amsterdam - best Feature Film
Amsterdam
Best Feature Film
Abstruse
Cutting Edge Film Festival - Best Feature Film
Special Jury Award - Best Feature Film
Abstruse
Nevada International Film Festival - Special Jury Award - Best Feature Film
Nevada
Jury award Best a Feature Film
Abstruse
London Film awards - Jury Award Best Featilure Film
London
Official Selection
Abstruse
Miami Independent Film Festival - Official Selection
Miami
Best Director
Abstruse
ARFF Barcelona - Official Selection and Best Director
Barcelona
Best Feature - Finalist
Moving Parts
Frostbite Indie Film Fest
Colorado
Semi Finslist
Moving Parts
Los Angeles vine fest - Semi-Finalist
Los Angeles
Best Supporting actor & Official Selection
Moving Parts
Royal Starr Film Festival
Royal Oak
Official Selection
Moving Parts
Golden Bridge International Film Festival
Official Selection
Moving Parts
Miami Independent Film Festival
Miami
Castell Award
Moving Parts
Barcelona International Film Festival
Barcelona
Official Selection
Enigma
Royal Starr Film Festival
Royal Oak
Semi Finalist
Enigma
Los Angeles Cinefest
Los Angeles
Semi-Finalist
Enigma
Hollywood Screenings
Hollywood
Official Selection
Enigma
Stockholm Independent Film Festival
Stockholm
Best Film
Enigma
Frostbite International Film Festival
Colorado
College
Malmö Latin Skola
Social Studies
High School
Rosengårdsskolan
Birth Date
November 4
Nickname
The Swede
Birth City
Malmö
Current City
Detroit , Michigan
Hometown
Malmö Sweden
Height
5’10
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Married To
Kaiti Wallen
Children
Dylan, Logan, Madison, Hanna & Emilia
Swedish Independent filmmaker refusing to be genre defined on a mission to make movies. Sometimes to make us think, sometimes to make us feel but always to entertain and give us an escape from whatever we have weighing us down.
Company
Talent Manager
Williamson Management Company
Legal Representative
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