Uta Monika Arning
Uta Monika Arning
Director, Screenwriter, Producer
About
E-mail
uta@umapictures.com
About

Uta Arning is a director, screenwriter and producer with an international profile and a distinct artistic voice. She leads UMA Pictures AB and works across documentary, fiction and VR, often exploring cross-cultural stories. Educated at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she combines creative depth with global industry insight. Her films have screened and won awards internationally.

Professional info
Role @ film industry
Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Native language
German
Other languages
English, Japanese, Swedish
Skills

Story-driven director and screenwriter with expertise in documentary, fiction and immersive VR. Strong international production experience, from development to delivery, including financing, pitching and festival strategy. Founder of UMA Pictures AB. Skilled in cross-cultural storytelling, team leadership and creative development. Background in both film (NYU Tisch School of the Arts) and business, combining artistic vision with strategic thinking.

Professional education
2011
NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, Master of Fine Arts
Film
2025
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2026
A Doll named Glick / UMA Pictures AB
2024
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2025
Swedishkayt / Emerge Entertainment
2011
Snowchild / Snowchild Production
2022
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2023
Mischmasch / UMA Pictures AB