Biography

Tatiana Delaunay is French by birth, Italian by blood, and from a bunch of other places, by choice. She is a comedy writer and film director. Her comedy short, Have a Nice Day Forever (2021) was awarded and shown at numerous international festivals including IndieLisboa, Glasgow Short Film Festival, Brest European Short Film Festival and Brussels Short Film Festival. Her second short film, We’re Here for You (2025) is supported by the Norwegian Film Institute. She holds a BA in Performance Practice from Central Saint Martins and an MA in Theatre specialising in directing from Oslo National Academy of the Arts. As a playwright, she has received grants from The Norwegian Centre for New Playwriting and the Norwegian Arts Council. She occasionally performs and has previously worked with director Roy Andersson. She is currently developing her debut feature film, a comedy about a modern female Quixote, with the support of the Norwegian Film Institute Neo Incentive, Talent Norway and Viken Filmsenter.