Elinor Bergman

Elinor Bergman, if you haven’t heard her name yet, you’ve probably stumbled across her work without even realizing it. She’s been involved in some seriously interesting stuff, and her filmography’s got that offbeat mix of animation and adventure that you just don’t see every day. Take Metropia (2009), for example. That movie’s got a vibe all its own—dark, weirdly hypnotic, with this dystopian Europe where people are literally being manipulated by shampoo (yeah, you read that right). Bergman played a part in bringing that eerie future to life, and it’s got this underground cult following for a reason. Then there’s Bamse och tjuvstaden (2014), which, if you grew up with Scandinavian cartoons, you probably remember with a blast of nostalgia. Bamse is like the bear equivalent of Superman, but way cuddlier, and Bergman helped shape that whole caper about friendship, integrity, and, well, not being a jerk to your neighbors. It’s sweet, but not in a saccharine way. There’s this low-key humor and warmth to it that totally works for kids and adults who refuse to grow up. Her latest credit, Dog Man (2025), has people buzzing. If you know the books—those goofy, lovable stories by Dav Pilkey—you already know you’re in for a wild ride. Rumor has it the film’s sticking close to the absurd, laugh-out-loud spirit of the originals. Bergman’s got a knack for animation that doesn’t talk down to its audience, and honestly, that’s rare these days. If quirky, heartfelt animation is your jam, you’ll want to keep her on your radar.