Gustaf Åkerblom

Gustaf Åkerblom is a versatile director who moves seamlessly between genres – from epic adventures and family films to personal comedies and gripping dramas, across both cinema and television. He develops original ideas but is also frequently hired to direct established productions. With a deep appreciation for classic films, his storytelling often carries a nostalgic tone, yet he is also an innovator who enjoys challenging both form and content.

A clear example is his upcoming TV series, which will be the first in Sweden to have over 50% of its content AI-generated – a bold move that reflects his curiosity about new ways of creating. Regardless of format, his work is characterised by strong relatability, human warmth, and a comedic twist. Character direction and performance are especially close to his heart, as evident in his close collaboration with actors and his attentive approach to storytelling.

Agent: Martina Österling

Selected works

Lokes hemlighet – TV series (director) - 2025

Snödrömmar – TV series (director) - 2024

Ture Sventon och den magiska lampan – TV series (director) - 2023

Ture Sventon och jakten på ungdomens källa – TV series (director) - 2021

LasseMajas Detektivbyrå – TV series (director) - 2020–2021

Sjölyckan Season 2,4 – TV series (director) - 2020–2023

Halvdan Viking – feature (scriptwriter, director) - 2018

Sune i fjällen – feature (director) - 2014

Awards & nominations

Lokes hemlighet

Kristallen (Swedish Emmy Award) – Nominated for Best Children’s Programme - 2026

Snödrömmar

Kristallen (Swedish Emmy Award) – Winner, Best Children’s Programme - 2025

Ture Sventon och jakten på ungdomens källa

Kristallen (Swedish Emmy Award) – Winner, Best Children’s Programme - 2024

Sjölyckan

Kristallen (Swedish Emmy Award) – Nominated for Best Comedy Show - 2021

Sune i fjällen / The Anderssons Hit the Mountains

Guldbaggen (Swedish Academy Award) – Nominated for the Audience Award - 2014