Biography
Frederick P. N. Howard is a producer and industry strategist with over ten years of experience fostering growth, innovation, and international collaboration within the European audiovisual sector. As CEO of Storm Films, he has guided the company through a transformative period, establishing it as one of Norway’s most commercially successful and creatively ambitious production companies. Under his leadership, Storm has developed and delivered major projects in partnership with global companies such as Netflix, Disney, and Nordisk Film, currently managing a production pipeline worth more than EUR 25 million across several European markets.
Renowned for his market-focused approach, Howard consistently advocates for content that combines cultural depth with global appeal. His portfolio includes feature films, drama series, games, and documentaries, with a strategic focus on formats that travel well and intellectual properties with lasting value. Although grounded in the Nordic tradition of public funding, his work is informed by a commercial mindset that embraces international co-productions, multi-platform storytelling, and innovative financing strategies.
Howard also possesses extensive expertise in visual effects and digital production through his board position at Storm Studios, one of Northern Europe’s fastest-growing VFX firms. During his leadership, the studio transformed from a boutique outfit into an Emmy-winning leader with nearly 100 employees and over 80% of its revenue generated from international clients.
A strong advocate for structural reform and modernization of film and TV support systems across Europe, Howard is actively involved in issues surrounding digitalization, education-to-industry pathways, and incentive frameworks. He is a member of ACE Producers, a former EPC delegate, and has contributed to numerous European working groups focused on sustainable production, co-production policies, and export strategies. In Norway, he has held influential policy roles, serving as vice chair of the Producers’ Union and head of the feature film division within the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).
Fluent in both the creative and commercial aspects of storytelling, Howard is currently pursuing a PhD on leadership in the audiovisual industries, concentrating on post-heroic leadership and systemic innovation. He regularly participates in Nordic industry forums and academic events, sharing insights on how European content can adapt and compete in a global, technology-driven media environment.
