And when the screen goes black, the feeling remains.
I’m David Kjærnet. I don’t just tell stories — I excavate them. I rip them from the depths of raw emotion, drag them through chaos, and carve them into frames that hit like a punch to the gut. I don’t just create films — I create experiences. I make you feel.
I studied film at Høyskolen Kristiania, but my education didn’t end there. The real lessons came from the grind — working on the set of James Bond in Norway, where I watched legends in action, absorbing every technique, every frame, every moment. It was there that I learned that a single frame can scream louder than a thousand words.
I directed, edited, and wrote my own war short film with nothing but 1000 NOK and 9 days, and it looks like a million-dollar action sequence. I didn’t have resources, but I had vision. And that vision is what carried me through every sleepless night, every unrelenting shoot, every impossible challenge. That film wasn’t just a project — it was a declaration. A battle cry. Proof that a limited budget can’t limit the scope of a story.
I don’t need inspiration from other filmmakers. I don’t hunt for ideas in other people’s work.I live in my own head, in a world of my own creation. My mind is a never-ending film reel, running 24/7, and every frame is mine. You want inspiration? I’ll give you imagination. You want to follow trends? I’ll create the new standard. My style is unmistakable — bold, unflinching, cinematic. My work is a reflection of what I am — driven, relentless, unafraid to go where others won’t.
And yes, people have said my work reminds them of Christopher Nolan — not because I’m copying him, but because I see time as a weapon, a storytelling device. I bend it, break it, stretch it. I manipulate time to pull you in and never let you go.
But don’t mistake me for someone who just dreams big. I am action. I am execution.
I am the kind of filmmaker who will work through the night without sleep, without rest, because the shot in my mind is too powerful to ignore. I am the kind of director who won’t settle for “good enough.” I will push harder, dig deeper, make you feel every second of that scene until it burns itself into your memory.
I am relentless. I am obsessive. I am a machine that never stops. I don’t work for recognition — I work to create a legacy that will outlive me. Every frame, every cut, every second on screen — it’s all part of a larger picture, a larger purpose.
My craft is more than just a career. It’s a battlefield. Every project is a fight against mediocrity, against the predictable, against the forgettable. I don’t just want to make films. I want to leave a scar. I want to create something that stays with you long after the credits roll, something that haunts you in the dead of night, something that makes you question everything you thought you knew.
Because that’s what cinema is. Not a collection of moving images, but a mirror held up to the soul. And when you’re staring into that mirror, you either see what’s really there or you see nothing at all.
I am David Kjærnet. And I am here to make you feel.
• Development of visual concepts, shot planning, and scene composition.
• Leading actors through scenes to empower the best out of their potential.
• Coordination of all departments to align with the creative vision.
• Experience in directing dramatic, action, and dialogue-heavy sequences.
Tools & Techniques:
• Storyboarding, blocking, and shot listing.
• Working with single or multicam setups and complex camera movements.
• Efficient time management on set and solution-oriented to meet deadlines.
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• Editing narrative, fiction and documentary films, music videos, and commercial content.
• Strong focus on pacing, rhythm, and storytelling through cuts finding the very perfect moments.
• Advanced knowledge of transitions, effects, and visual flow.
• Experience with multi-layer timelines and syncing audio/video.
Software & Techniques:
• Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio.
• Color grading, scene matching, and dynamic transitions.
• Audio syncing voice isolation and noise reduction.
• Capable of overseeing the entire post-production pipeline independently, from first cut to final export.
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• On-set sound recording, capturing clean dialogue and ambient sounds.
• Crafting immersive soundscapes, layering effects, and foley.
• Mixing audio for clarity, depth, and emotional impact.
• Mastering final soundtracks to industry standards.
Tools & Techniques:
• Every recording device.
• Adobe Audition, DaVinci Resolve Fairlight, and other.
• EQ, compression, spatial audio design and final mixing.
• Sound layering, dialouge leveler, voise isolation and noise reduction.
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• Enhancing the visual tone to align with the director’s vision.
• Matching scenes for visual consistency.
• Crafting cinematic looks using LUTs and manual adjustments.
• Restoring underexposed footage and balancing color temperatures.
Tools & Techniques:
• DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Working with RAW and Log footage.
• LUT creation and application.
• Advanced grading techniques and Keying.
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• Writing compelling scenes, character arcs, and dialogue.
• Structuring narratives for maximum emotional impact.
• Adapting concepts into actionable scripts for production.
• Experience in both short and feature-length formats.
Software & Techniques:
• Celtx.
• Three-act structure, beat sheets, and scene breakdowns.
• Script formatting for industry standards.
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• Planning and executing visually engaging shots.
• Lighting design to emphasize mood and tone.
• Lens selection for optimal framing and depth of field.
• Camera operation for smooth tracking, panning, and handheld shots.
Experience & Techniques:
• SFX knowledge and experiense, including 007 No Time To Die (Norwegian SFX team)
• Global set design and manipulations.
• Camera operations, manual filming.
• Natural light manipulation and studio lighting setups.
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• Full production workflow from pre-production to final delivery.
• Project management and scheduling to meet tight deadlines.
• Working under pressure with limited resources and small crews.
• Problem-solving in unpredictable shooting conditions.
Strengths:
• Fast turnaround without compromising quality.
• Attention to detail in every frame.
• Adaptive to various genres and styles.
• I give all of me when working on film.
