Thomas is a Norwegian filmmaker, writer and director of series, feature films and theatre.
His series have received many accolades, including an International Emmy nomination for Koselig med peis (2011) and the Rose d’Or, Prix Jeunesse and Kidscreen Awards for ZOMBIELARS (2017–2019). Both series, which Torjussen wrote and co-directed, were also winners of the Gullruten Award for Best TV Drama. Torjussen directed 3 episodes of Kampen For Tilværelsen (2014), which won him a Gullrute Award for Best Director. Thomas created, wrote and directed the sci-fi series DOME 16 which premiered in late 2022 and won him a Rose Dór in 2023.
He is currently in post-production with a new mini series for Norwegian broadcaster NRK and German ZDF called Ølhunden Berit/ A better man.