Raymond Knudsen (he/him) is an award-winning Filipino-American writer, director and producer based in NYC. Knudsen founded BIG BLUE PICTURES in 2020.

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Knudsen has produced multiple short films including WEAPONS AND THEIR NAMES (Sundance, Palm Springs ShortFest) and MONKEY BARS (NoBudge, NFFTY).

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As a writer/director, Knudsen is focused on his Filipino-American roots, competitive sports and house music. His latest short film, PREP, screened at the Indie Memphis Film Festival (Audience Choice: Best Departures Short), Mammoth Lakes Film Festival and Bend Film Festival. Knudsen was awarded the Florida Filmmaker Award from the Tallahassee Film Festival in 2023.

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Knudsen is producing THE BIG GAME, which stars Joel Murray (MAD MEN) and is executive produced by Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD), and SACA TU LENGUA, which participated in Gotham Week, the Tribeca Creators Market and the Sundance Directing and Producing Intensives.

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Knudsen graduated from the FSU College of Motion Picture Arts in 2019.