Sawandi Groskind
Directing
Sawandi Groskind was born in Memphis, TN, USA, and raised in Jakobstad (Pietarsaari), Finland. He began making films and experimental shorts in 2003 while attending art school and has since written and directed a number of award-winning shorts that have been shown at renowned festivals around the world. His work often features non-linear storytelling and frequently explores themes of loss, desire, and family history. Working outside Finland’s commercial film industry, Sawandi has actively promoted experimental and hybrid narrative filmmaking both locally and internationally.
Known for
Behind the camera6
- 2026Staubwelt Director, Writer, Cinematography
- 2024XXL Director, Writer
- 2020Where to Land Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
- 2018How to Approach a Giant Hole Director, Writer
- 2017Here Before Director
- TBASkarpnabba Director, Writer