Trondheim Calling // Witch Club Satan and HEX – The Process Behind a Documentary on Feminist Black Metal

Filmmaker Maja Holand presents the story behind the groundbreaking music documentary about Witch Club Satan in conversation with museum educator Kristian Krokfoss.

Gain a unique insight into the feminist performance art project and black metal band Witch Club Satan, which committed to a three-year pact and immediately stirred attention and controversy. The film is a work in progress, making it both entertaining and educational to learn how a creative work evolves over several years.

After the talk, we highly recommend checking out the exhibition "Bad Vibes – The Sound of Emotions in Norwegian Black Metal." Delegates at Trondheim Calling 2025 have free access to Rockheim throughout the festival.

About the Exhibition

Norwegian black metal explores the darkness in humanity and nature, filled with discomfort at every level. Are you brave enough to confront the unease?

Today, the distinct sound of Norwegian black metal is recognized worldwide. From humble beginnings in small-town bedrooms as a rebellion against the safe and conventional, black metal has grown into a global and tight-knit counterculture.

Step into a world of intense emotions, drive, and bad vibes.

Participants

Maja Holand
A graduate of the Norwegian Film School in cinematography and documentary filmmaking, Maja Holand has had a diverse career focused primarily on cinematography, with expertise in editing and color grading. She has worked on several NRK productions, including SKAM, JENTER, children’s TV, comedies, and documentary series.

Known for pushing the limits of what can be achieved with minimal resources, her films emphasize composition and emotional proximity over technical setups, creating a unique nerve and authenticity that defines her style. Currently based in Trondheim, Maja works at Herstory, focusing on gender and representation, giving female filmmakers a platform to use their voices.

She is currently working on her directorial debut, the documentary HEX, about the feminist black metal band Witch Club Satan, which she films herself and produces through Herstory.

Kristian Krokfoss
A museum educator at Rockheim, Kristian develops guided tours, quizzes, and digital content. He is deeply passionate about music and film, every day of the week.