Kajsa Næss
After 20 years as an innovative short animation director Kajsa Næss is ready for her feature film debut. Næss is known for her innovative approach to animation, constantly exploring new styles and techniques to create surprising and fresh films. Her award-winning short films have featured in prestigious festivals around the globe such as Clermont-Ferrand, Annecy and Tribeca. Næss has been nominated for the Norwegian film award the Amanda, and has been granted the Norwegian Ministry of Culture’s Human Rights Award, Best Nordic-Baltic Short Film at Fredrikstad Animation Festival, The Golden Chair for the best film at the Norwegian International Short Film Festival, Funniest Film at Nordic Glory, Best Film at Minimalen and more. Her dozen titles include It Was Mine (2015), It’s Up To You (2013), Deconstruction Workers (2008), Leonid Shower (2004) and Mother Said (1999). Kajsa also teaches animation at Westerdals School of Communication and has established both the Norwegian Animation Association and the annual Norwegian industry event Frame by Frame.
