Thomas Borch Nielsen (1963, Denmark) worked with 3D animation and special effects after studies in France and USA. He won a Robert for Best Visual Effects in 2001 and 2005. He has taught dramaturgy at the National Film School of Denmark and written novels for young people. Borch Nielsen made a number of music videos and commercials before directing the science fiction feature "Skyggen" (Webmaster, 1998). The film sold worldwide and received Best Actor and Best Special Effects Award at the FantaFestival in Rome. This was followed by the children's feature "Ørkenens juvel" (Jewel of the Nile, 2000). "Disco ormene" is his third feature film – and his first animated.