
A dynamic C- Level Executive with more than 33 years of experience in the Scandinavian
Film Industry. From 1989 to 2002 he served as CFO and later Managing Director of Norsk
Film AS, the biggest production company in Norway at that time. During his tenure at Norsk
Film, he produced, financed and oversaw production of over 30 films and managed the
financing activities for Norsk Films international and domestic co-productions
As Managing Director of the Norwegian Film Commission from 2003 until July 2021, Mr
Kontny has been instrumental in bridging Scandinavian film production to the global industry
He has been serving and serves on several international board of directors including
President of Scandinavian Locations, President of Nordic Film Commissions, and President
of European Film Commission. Chairmen of Norsk Filmstudio AS, Chairmen of Film Fra Sor
Festival in Oslo, Norway. A true champion of film producing and international co-productions
he has served as panelist and speaker at various film festivals and financing conferences on
the continent and across the pond, from Cannes to SxSW. He is an advocate of young
filmmakers and first time producers serving as mentor, sharing his expertise and network.
He is now attached to Evil Doghouse Studios, Norway as Executive producer.