Raymond Knudsen (he/him) is a Filipino-American writer, director and producer based in NYC. Knudsen founded BIG BLUE PICTURES in 2020. Knudsen has produced multiple short films including WEAPONS AND THEIR NAMES (Sundance 2023) and MONKEY BARS (NoBudge, NFFTY). As a director, Knudsen aims to tell slice of life stories within the worlds of bodybuilding, American football and dysfunctional families that remind people they are not alone. His latest short film, PREP, will premiere in 2023. Knudsen has coordinated commercial productions for brands such as Nike, LG, Remy Martin and Under Armour. He is also a graduate from the FSU College of Motion Picture Arts.