Maria Johnsen, originating from Trondheim, Norway, is an expert with a wide range of skills that span AI computer engineering, film and TV investment, writing, directing, producing, poetry, and digital marketing. Her multilingual upbringing significantly contributed to her linguistic expertise. Her academic background is equally diverse, encompassing Information Technology, Informatics, Beauty Arts and Culture, Computer Engineering, and Film Production.
Maria’s remarkable work has earned her numerous accolades, including the International Star Award for quality leadership, innovation, and excellence in 2019. Her films, available on platforms like Amazon Prime and other platforms, have reached audiences in over 200 countries. In addition to her success in filmmaking, Maria has authored 85 books across multiple languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Dutch, many of which are used as educational materials in postgraduate studies. Her influence as an author spans the globe, with her works being utilized in universities across North America and Europe.
Some of her most notable titles include Search Engine Revolution, The Business of Filmmaking: Building a Business and Networking Strategies in the Movie Industry, AI in Digital Marketing, The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing: The Next Big Technological Break, Blockchain in Digital Marketing: A New Paradigm of Trust, Multilingual Digital Marketing: Managing for Excellence in Online Marketing, AI and Moral Dilemmas, Large Language Models (LLMs), Self-Aware AI Robot, Computer Engineering, Neural Networks, and Sales in The Age of the Intelligent Web. These works highlight her deep knowledge of digital marketing and emerging technologies.
Maria’s educational experiences have taken her around the world, with studies at Sorbonne University in Paris, Kharkov University in Ukraine, and other institutions in Changchun, China, where she became proficient in Korean and Chinese. She has taught English, French, and Russian to undergraduate and postgraduate students, achieving a notable 70% success rate in helping her students secure scholarships for further studies in the US and Canada.
As an entrepreneur, Maria founded Golden Way Media, a global business promotion company. Based in London, UK, she leads both Golden Way Media Films and Golden Way Media, a digital marketing firm in Norway. Recognized as one of the top digital marketing influencers worldwide and among the top 100 global influencers in artificial intelligence (AI) and Fintech by Onalytica in 2016, Maria continues to thrive in multiple fields. She also writes commercially viable screenplays, making a significant impact in the film industry.
Unique traits: creative, leader, organized, innovator, systematic, analytical thinker
Soulbound Shadows
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Film
by Golden Way Media Films/ Maria Johnsen (Horror)
writer, director, producer A film crew trapped in an old haunted house confronts spectral manifestations, uncovering sinister secrets as they fight to escape.
Pauline's Love Spell
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Film (short)
by Golden Way Media Films (Fantasy)
Writer, Director, Producer, Actor On the night of a full moon when a woman casts a love spell, an unexpected event changes her life forever.
Searching For Harriet
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Film (short)
by Golden Way Media Films/Director (Romance)
Writer, Director, Producer A 50+ Romance
Mortal Prey
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Film
by Golden Way Media Films (Crime, Horror and Thriller)
Producer,Writer, Director Based on Maria Johnsen’s novel ” Escape from Jekyll Island”
Huldra and Photographer
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Film
by Golden Way Media Films/Director (Fantasy and Horror)
Producer, writer and director A short story based on a Scandinavian folklore.
The ghost on the bridge
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Film
by Golden Way Media Films (Horror)
Producer, writer A British paranormal horror story based on Maria Johnsen's novel.
Carlo's American Dream
Film
by Golden Way Media Films (Biography)
Director, writer, producer A biopic based on Maria Johnsen's novel " Carlo's big dream"
Actor's Retaliation
Film
by Golden Way Media Films (Action and Crime)
Writer, Director,Producer A crime feature film jam packed with action and thriller.
The 7 keys of the Sierra Estrella
Film
by Golden Way Media Films
Writer, Director, Producer Maria Johnsen's treasure hunt movie.
Elf and Huldra
Film
by Golden Way Media Films (Adventure, Fantasy and Romance)
Producer, writer and director An epic fantasy based on Maria Johnsen's novel "The Battle of Hulders".
Ghostware
Film
by Golden Way Media Films (Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi)
Writer, Director , Producer Ghostware is based on Maria Johnsen’s invention and novel “The Afternoon When She Died” which sold 30000 copies online and in bookstores back in 2014.
Roses and Chocolates
Television
(Romance, War and History)
Producer,writer and director, 5 seasons TV series every season contains 10 episodes. It is suitable for streamers such as Amazon, Netflix and history channel. Based on Maria Johnsen's novel "Roses and Chocolates" sold 50K copies worldwide back in 2015.
The International Star Award for Quality Leadership and Excellence
(2019)