Kajsa Næss

In this reflective portrait, animation director Kajsa Næss discusses her journey into animation and her commitment to emotionally driven storytelling.

She speaks about discovering animation later in life, working with stop motion and 2D techniques, and finding her artistic voice through animated documentary. Drawing on films such as It’s Up to You and Titina, Næss reflects on empathy, responsibility and the power of animation to highlight small human moments. The interview offers an honest insight into artistic integrity, Nordic storytelling traditions and the challenges of sustaining artistic work in a competitive industry.