film director, photographer and painter
Nicklas Hemming Johansen is a Danish film director, photographer and painter based in the countryside outside of Copenhagen. Over the past decade, Nicklas been fortunate to direct, photograph and produce documentaries, commercials and short films in close collaboration with awe-inspiring creatives, craftsmen, brands and athletes.
His “Swiss Army Knife” approach to filmmaking ended up carving out a niche for his professional expression and sparked an intrigue for sensuous processes.
As a commercial director and photographer, Nicklas’ eye always seeks to capture authentic human interactions and poetic facets of the seemingly mundane. In his online portfolio, you’ll find a selection of both his commercial and personal projects.
“My work as a painter is much harder to put into words. I’ll say this, though: painting is without comparison what makes me thrive and live the most. In this space, I can lay myself and my aspirations down and faithfully surrender to the great unknown.”
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The Caravan emerged from the Gazan desert dust and from my own despair, longing and hopes for the future. The animated shapes portray my inner desire for belonging and reciprocity. It’s a curious and open-hearted exploration of the unfamiliar – in myself, in my heritage and in other people.
Take a Break Studio
In 2020, Nicklas moved to the countryside of northern Denmark with his wife Josephine, daughter Rose, Dobbie the cat and Henri the dog.
This was also when he founded TAB studio, a small-town playground from where he paint, write and create most of his projects.
Always feel free to reach out whether it's about an early idea or a commissioned project.
artwork
THE CARAVAN — 2024
CONCEPTION — 2024
FORGLEMMIGEJ — 2023
LAKRIDSPIBER & FJORDREJER — 2023
REPRESENTATION Director, Switzerland
REPRESENTATION Director, Scandinavia
commissioned by
Adidas, Toyota, Mater, Carlsberg, Sydbank, FC Copenhagen, Mater, Lenus, Riccardo, Nio, Liverpool FC, Coca Cola, Garnier, Pas Normal Studios, Thomas Cook Airlines, Københavns Kommune, Arbejdernes Landsbank, Balder, Danmarks Naturfredningsforening, Alternativet, Capture One, Ørsted, Danish Cancer Society, World Animal Protection and more.