I’m passionate about telling stories through film... which I guess is what every filmmaker would say... doesn’t make it less true though!
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    Kristjan Knigge was born in Denmark. He has English mother and a Danish father. He grew up in the Algarve in southern Portugal, England and now lives and works in Amsterdam.
    He has worked professionally all over the world as camera crew, art department. He has experience as a production manager, in the electrical unit, grip, in special effects, editing and as 1st Assistant Director.
    In 2004 he took the plunge and decided to direct. To date he has made many commercials, corporate films, music videos, a full length documentary, over a dozen short films and three feature films.
    www.kristjanknigge.com
    Filmography
    Feature film
    Exposure (2017)
    Second Honeymoon (2015)
    The Right Juice (2014)
    Short film
    Up Close Again (2023)
    Silence Undone (2020)
    Hunter's Rest (2018)
    Patch (2016)
    Stiltegebied (2015)
    Zelfportret (2014)
    De prins en zijn ouders (2012)
    Liefde Liever Niet (2011)
    Wild (2010)
    Something's got to burn (2009)
    Communication Flies (2009)
    In Loving memory 5 mins (2009)
    Nomen Nescio (2009)
    Red Huntress (2008)
    Willesden Lane (2008)
    Luwte (2008)
    Slide Hide (2008)
    The Way (2007)
    Room 303 (2007)
    Documentary
    Doubting Thomas 54 mins (2005)
    Official Selection
    Resting Place
    Katra Film Series
    New York
    2018
    Official Selection
    Resting Place
    Nonplussed Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    2017
    Award of Excellence Short Film, Award of Excellence Humor, Award of Merit Special Mention Script, Award of Merit, Special Mention Viewers Impact
    Patch
    Best Shorts Festival
    La Jolla/San Diego
    2016
    Award of Merit
    Patch
    Global Shorts Festival
    Los Angeles
    2016
    Nomination Best Director
    Resting Place
    Maverick Movie Awards
    Los Angeles
    2016
    Trailblazer Award
    Second Honeymoon
    Flyway Film Festival
    Pepin, WI
    2015
    Official Selection
    Resting Place
    Bahamas International Film Festival
    2015
    Official Selection
    Resting Place
    Chicago Underground Film Festival
    Chicago
    2015
    Official Selection
    Resting Place
    Cardiff Independent Film Festival
    Cardiff
    2015
    Official Selection
    Resting Place
    Atlanta Film Festival
    Atlanta
    2015
    International Feature Award
    The Right Juice
    Edmonton Internationall Film Festival
    Edmonton, Canada
    2014
    Platinum Remi - Category Horror
    Resting Place
    Worldfest Houston
    Houston
    High School
    Bryanston
    19871991
    Birth Date
    December 20, 1972
    Nickname
    kk
    Birth City
    Copenhagen
    Current City
    Amsterdam
    Hometown
    Amsterdam
    Height
    1m84
    Gender
    Male
    Ethnicity
    Caucasian
    Eye Color
    Blue
    Married To
    Dian Knigge-Ijkhout
    Children
    2 girls
    "If you can hold it, you can also let it go." - Kirsten Knigge, aged 5
    "My three rules of directing: 1. Be on time. 2. Smile. 3. Keep out of everyone's way." - David Mamet
    “All good work requires self-revelation.” - Sidney Lumet
    I’m passionate about telling stories through film... which I guess is what every filmmaker would say... doesn’t make it less true though!
    Talent Agent
    I wish I had one
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