Veslemøy Ruud Zwart - Producer
VESLEMØY RUUD ZWART
Veslemoey Zwart, a powerhouse Norwegian producer who bridges the creative realms of Los Angeles and Oslo. As the founder of Zwart Arbeid and Motion Blur, Veslemoey is known for her fearless storytelling, innovation, and hands-on approach to filmmaking.
One of her standout achievements was going undercover in Cuba to capture the hidden voices of “Las Damas de Blanco,” the brave wives of imprisoned dissidents. This daring documentary underscored her commitment to telling stories that matter, even at personal risk. But that’s not all. Veslemoey isn't just a producer sitting behind the scenes—she’s often right in the thick of things, whether it’s helping serve meals to extras, building sets, or even jumping behind the wheel as a stunt driver. Her energy, versatility, and passion for every detail of the process set her apart.
Beyond her own productions, Veslemoey has been instrumental in cultivating new talent across Scandinavia, helping shape the careers of notable directors like Roenberg (of Kon Tiki fame), Stefan Treschow, and Harald Zwart. Her influence extends far beyond Norway, thanks to her leadership as CEO of Motion Blur Inc., Los Angeles, where she continues to acquire exciting IP-rights, including the much-anticipated "Egalia's Daughters" project—a bold exploration of gender roles based on the iconic Scandinavian novel.
With a deep academic background, including a Master’s in Criminology from the University of Oslo, Veslemoey’s creative vision is underscored by her intellectual rigor and passion for societal issues, evident in her groundbreaking thesis on the private prison industry.
Whether she’s on set rolling up her sleeves, championing young female filmmakers, or developing compelling stories with a global impact, Veslemoey Zwart is a force to be reckoned with.
Partner and Producer, Motion Blur AS, Oslo, Norway (2002)
University of Oslo — Cand.mag. (1994) Law, Political Science and Criminology, Master Criminology, Thesis on “Private Prison Industry, Institute of Criminology, UiO.
FILMOGRAPHY
1990: Da Tier’n var Gul (Producer) Music video for DeLillos
1992: Parents (Producer) Award Winning Short.
1993: Må Få Gjort Noe Med Det (Producer) Music video for Jan Eggum (First Norwegian Music video to make it to MTV)
1997: Commander Hamilton (Co-Producer) Starring Peter Stormare, Lena Olin, Mark Hamill (SF)
2000: One Night at McCools (Co-Producer) Starring Liv Tyler, Michael Douglas, John Goodman, Richard Jenkins and Paul Riser (USA FILMS/UNI) Produced by Michael Douglas.
2001: Velvet (Producer) Music Video for A-ha
2002: Agent Cody Banks (Producer) Starring Ian McShane, Frankie Muniz, Angie Harmon, Hillary Duff, (MGM)
2006: Long Flat Balls (Producer) Starring Petter Jørgensen, Anders Fjell, Jose Mourinho (Zwart Arbeid, SF)
2008: Long Flat Balls II (Producer) Starring Don Johnson, Petter Jørgensen etc (Zwart Arbeid, SF)
2010: Forever Not Yours (Producer) Music Video for A-ha
2012: Kon Tiki (Exec Producer) Starring Pål Sverre Hagen, Tobias Santelmann
2013: The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones (Co-Producer) Starring Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bowers and Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Screengems, SONY)
2014: Brother (Producer) Music video for Morten Harket.
2014: Intolerant (Producer) Music video for Ylvis.
2015: The Oil Fund (Producer) (Limited TV series) Petter Gullestad, Kathrine Thorborg Johansen (TV NORGE, Zwart Arbeid)
2017: The 12th Man (Producer) Starring Thomas Gullestad, Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Zwart Arbeid, Nordisk Film)
2018 - Røst (Producer) Music video for Sigvart Dagsland
2019: Amundsen (Exec Producer) Starring Pål Sverre Haga.
2019: Post Mortem (Exec Producer) Netflix TV show, with Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Elias Holmen Sørensen (NETFLIX)
2019 - Parents Inc. (Producer, Writer) Award-winning short for Easter Seals, starring Emily Hopper.
2020 - Super8 (Producer ) Music video for Sigvart Dagsland
2021: Long Flat Balls “Broken Promises” (Producer) Petter Jørgensen, Kai Helge Hansen, Stella Zwart and Samantha Fox (Zwart Arbeid, Fra Øverste Hylle)
2022: ViQueens (Producer) Animation in development.
2022: Seance (Producer) Musical in Development.
2022: Egalia’s Daughters (Producer) In development.
2022: Troll (Exec Producer)
HARALD ZWART
HARALD ZWART
Harald Zwart, one of the most commercially successful, award winning, directors in Scandinavian history—a filmmaking visionary whose projects have raked in a jaw-dropping USD 597 million (over NOK 6.3 billion) worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. And that’s not counting his Scandinavian blockbusters, like 12th Man (which captivated over 650,000 viewers) and the beloved Lange Flate Ballær series (with a combined audience of over 700,000), all of which dominated the No. 1 spot at the box office in Norway.
Harald’s storytelling magic started when he was just 8 years old, crafting cell and puppet animations on super 8 film. His passion for film was paired with a love of drawing, painting, and music, which all contribute to his distinctive, creative vision. After honing his craft at the prestigious Dutch Film Academy in Amsterdam, his graduation short film, Gabriel’s Surprise, didn’t just earn him praise—it launched his career in global commercials, opening doors in Scandinavia, England, Europe, the U.S., and Asia.
What sets Harald apart is his global perspective and ability to shoot in virtually any corner of the world, seamlessly blending cultures and storytelling styles. He’s a true trailblazer—becoming the first Norwegian director to join the exclusive ranks of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), a testament to his talent and international impact.
Harald Zwart never stops working. From hundreds of commercials to music videos, TV shows, and feature films, his work captivates audiences worldwide, showcasing his rare talent for connecting across all genres. Always pushing the boundaries of storytelling, Harald delivers blockbuster success time and again.
His standout films speak volumes—"One Night At McCool's" is a cult classic, while "Agent Cody Banks" became an iconic favorite for a generation. His "Karate Kid" remake was Sony’s biggest hit the year of release, and "The Mortal Instruments" has found new life as a TikTok phenomenon.
Harald’s ability to blend action, heart, and epic storytelling leaves a lasting impact on both the industry and fans worldwide.
FILMOGRAPHY (not including commercials)
1986 - Robin has to the Greenwood Gone Short, 10 min (Writer, Director) (The Dutch Film Academy, Amsterdam) With Robert Sobels.
1987 - Waar Blijft De Weg 20 min (Writer, Director) (3rd year graduation, The Dutch Film Academy, Amsterdam). Starring Yoram Lursen.
1989 - Gabriel’s Surprise 30 min (Writer, Director) Final Examfilm, The Dutch Filmacademy, Starring Ira Goldwasser.
1990 - Everyone Needs a Friend Sometime (Writer,Director) Music video for Dance With A Stranger.
1990 - Da Tier’n var Gul (Writer, Director) Music video for DeLillos
1992 - Parents (Writer, Director) Award Winning Short.
1993 - Må Få Gjort Noe Med Det (Writer, Director) Music video for Jan Eggum (First Norwegian Music video to make it to MTV)
1994 - Gull og Grønne Skoger (Director, Co-writer) Award-winning Short for NRK (Norwegian National TV) for the Winter Olympics, starring, Wenche Foss and Jack Fjelstad.
1997 Commander Hamilton (Director) Starring Peter Stormare, Lena Olin, Mark Hamill (SF)
2000 - One Night at McCools (Director) Starring Liv Tyler, Michael Douglas, John Goodman, Richard Jenkins and Paul Riser (USA FILMS/UNI) Produced by Michael Douglas.
2001 - Velvet (Writer, Director) Music Video for A-ha
2002 - Agent Cody Banks (Director) Starring Ian McShane, Frankie Muniz, Angie Harmon, Hillary Duff, (MGM)
2003 - Agent Cody Banks 2, Destination London (Story credit).
2006 - Long Flat Balls (Director) Starring Petter Jørgensen, Anders Fjell, Jose Mourinho (Zwart Arbeid, SF)
2008 - Long Flat Balls 2 (Director) Starring Don Johnson, Petter Jørgensen etc (Zwart Arbeid, SF)
2009 - Pink Panther, Deux (Director) Starring Steve Martin, Emily Mortimer, Ashwarya Rai, John Cleese, Jeremy Irons, Andy Garcia and Alfred Molina (SONY)
2009 - Dead Snow - (Exec Producer) Starring Vegar Hoel, Stig Frode Henriksen (Euforia)
2010 - Forever Not Yours (Writer, Director) Music Video for A-ha
2010 - The Karate Kid (Director) Starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, Produced by Will Smith (Overbrook Ent, SONY)
2012 - Kon Tiki - (Exec Producer) Starring Pål Sverre Hagen, Tobias Santelmann
2013 - The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones (Director) Starring Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bowers and Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Screengems, SONY)
2014: Brother (Producer) Music video for Morten Harket.
2014: Intolerant (Producer) Music video for Ylvis.
2015 - The Oil Fund (Director, Show-runner, Writer) (Limited TV series) Petter Gullestad, Kathrine Thorborg Johansen (TV NORGE, Zwart Arbeid)
2017 - The 12th Man (Director Producer, Writer Shooting Script) Starring Thomas Gullestad, Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Zwart Arbeid, Nordisk Film)
2018 - Røst (Director, Writer) Music video for Sigvart Dagsland
2019 - Amundsen (Exec Producer) Starring Pål Sverre Haga.
2019 - Post Mortem (Director) Netflix TV show, with Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Elias Holmen Sørensen (NETFLIX)
2019 - Parents Inc. (Director, Writer) Award-winning short for Easter Seals, starring Emily Hopper. (Based on Zwart’s original Parents inc from 1992)
2020 - Super8 (Director and co-writer of song) ) Music video for Sigvart Dagsland
2021 - Long Flat Balls “Broken Promises” (Director) Award Winning Comedy w/ Petter Jørgensen, Kai Helge Hansen, Stella Zwart and Samantha Fox (Zwart Arbeid, Fra Øverste Hylle)
2022 - ViQueens (Writer, Director) Animation in development.
2022 - Seance (Writer, Director) Musical in Development.
2022 - Troll (Exec Producer)
CONTACT
Nor +47 97086515
US +1 310 801-8862
Zwart Arbeid, US - 650 Hightree Rd, Santa Monica CA 90403
Zwart Arbeid, Norway, Smedjegaten 88,Gml Fredrikstad, 1632.