Tobias Hermansen
Self
"Depression tried to end my story. I chose to keep writing."
Filmmaker Tobias Hermansen, known for Dreamscape and Mentally Unavailable, has battled depression for years, facing moments of darkness that shaped his perspective on life. Through his struggles, he discovered the power of storytelling as both an escape and a means of self-expression. Now, he channels his personal experiences into powerful, deeply emotional films that shed light on mental health and human resilience, inspiring others through storytelling.
Director
Writer
Heart of a Dog
2015
Being James Bond
2021
Cameraperson
2016
The Irishman: In Conversation
2019
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025
Life in a Day
2011
Naqoyqatsi
2002
Maria by Callas
2017
Baraka
1992
Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience
2016
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red
2022
Nothing Like a Dame
2018
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
2008
Robin's Wish
2021
A Plastic Ocean
2016