Jean-Nicolas Gilles-Hopfer
Jean-Nicolas is a French writer and creative producer based in Oslo. Currently writing THE SWIMMING POOL, a feature film about climate anxiety and generational reckoning that won Best Pitch at Heart of Europe 2025. Creative Co-Producer on GOOD ENOUGH (Rubicon TV), exploring Polish immigration and perimenopause, received Special Mention at Heart of Europe 2024.
Co-created and produced KRWAWA SKANDYNAWIA and KRWAWA FRANCJA (Empik Go), award-winning true crime podcasts that won Podcast of the Year 2023. Evolved from technical producer to creative partner, conducting high-profile expert interviews across Scandinavia and France.
Co-created OSLO. MIASTO, KTÓRE ODDYCHA (Wielka Litera, 2022), providing all photography for this published book. Led production and motion design for BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT, Davidhorn's podcast on investigative interviewing. Combines experience in strategic design and creative direction with cross-cultural storytelling.
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