Øystein Lagerstrøm

Creative Production:
Scripting, producing, directing, and editing captivating narratives, consistently delivering compelling content that engages and resonates with audiences.

Strategic Production Oversight:
Identifying and resolving creative and technical challenges, optimising workflows, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects.

Effective Team Leadership:
Leading cross-functional teams, setting clear objectives, and mentoring junior staff to build high-performing, motivated teams.

Critical Thinking and Technological Acumen:
Strong analytical skills with a keen interest in emerging technologies and detail-oriented execution.

Excellent Communication:
Persuasive verbal and written communication, confident client presentations, and effective stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Client: HSBC
Production Company: Casual Films

Client: PwC UK
Production Company: Casual Films

Client: Bauer Media Group
Production Company: Plastic Pictures

Client: Domestika
Production Company: Domestika London

Client: Disney Channel Nordic
Production Company: Disney Channel Creative Services UK

Client: Viasat 4
Production Company: Viasat Creative Services

SENIOR PRODUCER (Freelance) — Plastic Pictures, London (Jan - June 2025
Produced corporate films for Amazon, BMG, Unilever, and Novo Nordisk.

SENIOR PRODUCER — Casual Films, London (Feb - Nov 2024)
Directed award-winning recruitment film “Principal Engineers: The Mission” for HSBC — shot across London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong. Produced a PwC documentary series praised as “the very best we have produced this year.”

PRODUCTION MANAGER — Talent Republic, London (Jan - May 2023)
Cast A-list talent including Aubrey Plaza for Cointreau's Margarita campaign.

CREATIVE CONTENT PRODUCTION MANAGER — Domestika, London & Paris (Nov 2021 - Nov 2022)
Led a team of 8 producers, introduced new course structures and multi-team workflows, and oversaw up to 3 studio shoots per week across Europe.

CREATIVE CONTENT PRODUCER — Domestika, London (Jan - Oct 2021)
Produced top-selling video courses from outline to delivery.

SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER — The Walt Disney Company, London (2012–2020)
Created high-impact promos for Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar. Directed shoots, led post, mentored junior staff, and produced campaigns in 20+ languages.

CREATIVE PRODUCER — Viasat Broadcasting, London (2010–2012)
Produced award-nominated film promos and wrote/edited high-energy channel campaigns.

SENIOR COMPLIANCE EDITOR — Viasat, London (2008–2009)
Built new compliance workflows, advised on Ofcom rules, and was nominated for the “Rocket Award.”

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR — ITN Factual, Brook Lapping, 3BM TV (2003–2007)
Delivered documentaries for Discovery and Channel 4, including “Three Minute Wonder” and “The World’s Richest People.”

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism
Cumbria Institute of the Arts (UK), specialised in documentary TV production.

Cand. Mag in Media Studies (1st year)
NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim.

Languages:
Norwegian – Native
English – Near Native
Danish & Swedish – Conversational

Software Skills:
Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom
Monday, Slack, Notion, Basecamp, Hubspot, Meta Business Suite
Apple iWork, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365