Jonas Arnby

Director, TWC Films

Jonas Arnby started on the ground floor in the entertainment business, and he’s been rising ever since.  Originally from Denmark, he attended the Danish School of still photography and then moved to London where he studied directing at the London School of Communication. Before becoming a successful commercial director Jonas decided to give something back by teaching directing workshops at the National Danish Film School.

After the London School of Communication, Jonas attended Super 16, a four year film school self-assembled by its students and faculty as an alternative to the National Danish Film School. The school is largely funded by the goodwill of the film industry, yet functions as a stanchion of cutting edge talent, and creativity.

For more than ten years, Jonas has been taking home honors at all the major awards shows and festivals. A short list of his accomplishments includes: Gold at Creative Circle, Mobius, True Awards, EuroBest, ARNOLD, and the UN World road safety film festival. He has also received the prestigious Don Quijote Award for his latest short film.

Jonas has worked all over the world, helming spots for companies and causes such as the Children’s Cancer Fund, Unilever, Coca Cola, and McDonald’s.

While he is clearly an accomplished master of commercial production, he is also dedicated to creating powerful, moving, and sometimes comedic stories as is evident in his short film “The Man Who Was A Shoe – Among Other Things” which won second place for Best European Short Film in Portugal. His creative passion combined with his technical expertise highlights Jonas as a truly talented artist on the move.

Jonas lives a comfortable and sometimes quiet life in Copenhagen with his wife and baby girl.

Commercial Awards:

Gold – Creative Circle Award 2008 / best commercial, “Waiting time” – Peugeot
Gold – Mobius Awards 2008 / viral, “Dynamite surfing” – Quiksilver
Gold – True Awards 2007 / viral, “Dynamite surfing” – Quiksilver
Gold – Eurobest 2007 / viral, “Dynamite Surfing” – Quiksilver
Silver – Cyber Lion 2007 / viral, “Dynamite Surfing” – Quiksilver
Bronze – Clio 2007 / viral, “Dynamite Surfing” – Quiksilver
Gold – Mobius Award 2007, mixed media / Viral, “Pool” – Sprite Zero
Gold – ARNOLD 2004 (audience category) / “Dead man walking”, National Association for Traffic Safety
Gold – UN World road safety film festival – Geneva 2006 / best film, “Dead man walking”