In this warm and reflective portrait, animation director Karla Nor Holmbäck talks about discovering animation through drawing, stop motion and the joy of working together with others.

She reflects on her dedication to animation for children, the responsibility and honesty of a young audience, and the importance of continuing strong Nordic traditions in children’s storytelling. Drawing inspiration from nature, fantasy and a wide range of animation influences, Holmbäck shares her belief in animation as a medium where anything is possible and where creative communities become extended families. The interview reveals an artist guided by curiosity, empathy and a desire to create worlds worth inhabiting.