Carl Sundström

Directing

Carl Sundström

Born
(age 34)
Birthplace
Sweden
Credits
5 titles

Biography

A Swedish film director primarily known for his work in independent horror.

Born in 1992, Sundström developed an early interest in filmmaking and recorded his first movie at the age of nine. Later in life he studied film and began creating short films during his time in film school, including the horror shorts Love and Safe Haven. His work often blends documentary realism with supernatural or psychological horror themes.

Sundström gained wider recognition with the feature-length horror documentary Documenting the Witch Path (2016), which was screened at several international festivals and received multiple awards in the independent horror circuit.

He later directed Finally Alone, a micro horror film centered on isolation and psychological tension, further exploring his interest in atmospheric storytelling. In late 2019, he created Reportage November, a found-footage–style feature film that continues his exploration of documentary-inspired horror narratives.

His films typically combine low-budget independent production with immersive, realistic storytelling, focusing on suspense, folklore, and the unknown.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 1

YearTitleRole
2018 Documenting the Witch Path Film Himself

Crew credits 5

YearTitleJob
2026 The Waiting Man Film Director, Executive Producer, Cinematography, Editor, Writer
2022 Reportage November Film Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Casting
2019 SAFE HAVEN Film Director, Writer
2018 Finally Alone Film Director, Writer
2018 Documenting the Witch Path Film Writer, Director, Editor, Executive Producer
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