Director, TWC Films

Most directors in the commercial world have a serpentine path towards their ultimate success, and Johan Skog is no different. He started out as an assistant director and freelance still photographer, shooting various popular Swedish rock bands. His talent and dexterity with composition and form inspired him to become co-founder of his own production company Mekano Film & Television.

At Mekano, Johan continued to expand his directorial repertoire by doing commercials, music videos and even television shows for Swedish and Parisian TV. Some of his commercial successes include Gold and Silver Lions at the International Advertising Festival in Cannes. Additionally he received Gold at the New York Film Festival, Mobius, Clio, and a Golden Egg in Sweden. His production company has also been given the award of Best Advertising & Film Production Company in Scandinavia at the Nordic Advertising Festival.

As if these accomplishments weren't enough, Johan also became a co-founder of SHS Pictures in 1996. The business quickly grew into a prominent industry leader, and was awarded Best Production Company of the year by the Swedish finance magazine Manadens Affarer. 1996 was a prosperous year for Johan as he also founded Mekano Baby, a school for burgeoning directors of short films and music videos.

Given the breadth of his endeavors, Johan doesn't have much free time, but what little is left he spends reviewing films and writing for the Swedish magazine Nojesguiden. With a wealth of experience, talent, and creativity under his belt, Johan is an industry leader, continuously moving projects, people, and ideas forward.