In this episode of Northern Animation Network, Swedish Animation Director Niki Lindroth von Bahr shares an in depth look at her creative process and artistic philosophy. She traces her journey from studying prop making and set design to discovering stop motion animation as a deeply personal form of expression.

The conversation explores the life cycle of short films, the strategic role of festivals, and the limitations of online distribution when it comes to audience connection. Her work is rooted in contemporary society, often beginning with specific locations that evoke discomfort or fascination, such as shopping centres or public bathhouses. Through careful reconstruction of these spaces and the use of animal characters, she creates films that blend darkness, absurdity, and humour.

The episode also touches on the realities of funding animation, the pull between art and commerce, and her desire to eventually move into feature filmmaking. A nuanced and intimate portrait of an artist committed to building worlds by hand and telling stories that reflect the contradictions of the world we live in.