Silja Espolin Johnson

Silja Espolin Johnson

Silja Espolin Johnson is a film programmer, producer based in Oslo. In 2016, she helped establish Kunstnernes Hus Kino, as part of the artist-owned institution Kunstnernes Hus, and has since been Head of program there in addition to producing moving image-based exhibitions at Kunstnernes Hus. Johnson has contributed to several initiatives to strengthen the circulation of artist- and independent film, including The Art and Film Alliance (Nettverk for kunstnerisk film) established in collaboration with the distribution collective Filmbyrået Jack. Johnson is currently producing and co-writing the feature film Confession directed by artist and filmmaker Camilla Figenschou. Johnson's education is from the European Film College in Ebeltoft, the Norwegian Film School and the University of Oslo (MA in Aesthetic Studies)