Mathias Skaarup Schmidt
Born: 1996-04-07 in Nuuk, Greenland
Known For: Directing
Biography
Mathias Skaarup is a documentary director whose work is rooted in immersive, character-driven storytelling. His films linger in quiet, transformative moments where the personal becomes universal, approaching documentary as a space for empathy and connection. Before co-founding Holocene Studios in Copenhagen, he worked at Elara Pictures in New York on projects including the Safdie Brothers’ Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019), an experience in high-energy, raw filmmaking that continues to influence his approach today.
Filmography
2025
- Gunnar's Last Project ... (Director)
2024
- The League - a Future for Freeskiing ... (Director)
2022
- Hiding Behind Masks ... (Producer)
2019
- Clay ... (Producer)