Stian Andersen is one of Norway’s most renowned music video directors and photographers. For the last 20 years he has travelled the globe working for both Norwegian and international clients in music, fashion, advertising as well as documentary photography and commercial film.
Stian Andersen is one of Norway’s most renowned music video directors and photographers. For the last 20 years he has travelled the globe working for both Norwegian and international clients in music, fashion, advertising as well as documentary photography and commercial film.
MUSIC
MUSIC
Stian has directed music videos for artists like Karpe, Robyn, Royksopp, Highasakite, Gabrielle, Ane Brun, Kvelertak and Susanne Sundfør. The music videos have racked up more than 60 million views on YouTube alone.
His music videos and documentary films have collected numerous awards across Europe as well as in the States and have been showcased at film festivals in (almost) every corner of the world. Stian has directed commercial films for clients like Mercedes, Citroën, Choice Hotels, Kreftforeningen, Tv2, NAF and DNB Bank to name a few.
He is known for his energy driven films with striking and beautiful imagery.
As a photographer, Stian has more than 50 album covers under his belt, shooting with the likes of Royksopp, a-ha, Astrid S, Highasakite and Alan Walker, and has photographed artists like Prince, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys and Oasis to name a few.
In 2017 he took the creative collaboration with Highasakite a step further when they gave him the job as the creative director for the band’s triumphant sold-out show in Oslo Spektrum Arena.
Stian has directed music videos for artists like Karpe, Robyn, Royksopp, Kaizers Orchestra, Highasakite, Ane Brun, Kvelertak and Susanne Sundfør. The music videos have racked up more than 60 million views on YouTube alone.
His music videos and documentary films have collected numerous awards across Europe as well as in the States and have been showcased at film festivals in (almost) every corner of the world.
Stian has directed commercial films for clients like Mercedes, Citroën, Choice Hotels, Kreftforeningen, Tv2, NAF and DNB Bank to name a few.
Last year Stian directed the a-ha movie True North that was screened at 400 cinemas in 25 different countries.
As a photographer, Stian has more than 50 album covers under his belt, shooting with the likes of Royksopp, a-ha, Highasakite and Alan Walker, and has photographed artists like Prince, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys and Oasis to name a few.
In 2017 he took the creative collaboration with Highasakite a step further when they gave him the job as the creative director for the band’s triumphant sold-out show in Oslo Spektrum Arena.
Stian has directed music videos for artists like Karpe, Robyn, Royksopp, Highasakite, Kaizers Orchestra, Ane Brun, Kvelertak and Susanne Sundfør. The music videos have racked up more than 60 million views on YouTube alone.
His music videos and documentary films have collected numerous awards across Europe as well as in the States and have been showcased at film festivals in (almost) every corner of the world. Stian has directed commercial films for clients like Mercedes, Citroën, Choice Hotels, Kreftforeningen, Tv2, NAF and DNB Bank to name a few.
Last year Stian directed the a-ha movie True North that was screened at 400 cinemas in 25 different countries.
He is know for his energy driven films with striking and beautiful imagery.
As a photographer, Stian has more than 50 album covers under his belt, shooting with the likes of Royksopp, a-ha, Astrid S, Highasakite and Alan Walker, and has photographed artists like Prince, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys and Oasis to name a few.
In 2017 he took the creative collaboration with Highasakite a step further when they gave him the job as the creative director for the band’s triumphant sold-out show in Oslo Spektrum Arena.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
His pictures have resulted in several books published by Aschehoug, Gyldendal and Forlaget Press. Among these are the award-winning «Turboneger Fotografier 1993-2009» and «a-ha Photographs 1994 - 2010».
In addition, his work have been published in editorial mastodonts like Vogue Magazine, Der Spiegel, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Guardian, Stern and the Sunday Times.
His pictures have resulted in several books published by Aschehoug, Gyldendal and Forlaget Press. Among these are the award-winning «Turboneger Fotografier 1993-2009» and «a-ha Photographs 1994 - 2010».
In addition, his work have been published in editorial mastodonts like Vogue Magazine, Der Spiegel, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Guardian, Stern and the Sunday Times.
His pictures has resulted in several books published by Aschehoug, Gyldendal and Forlaget Press. Among these are the award-winning «Turboneger Fotografier 1993-2009» and «a-ha Photographs 1994 - 2010».
In addition, his work has been published in editorial mastodonts like Vouge Magazine, Der Spiegel, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Guardian, Stern and the Sunday Times.
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITIONS
When he was invited into the very inner circles of the a-ha universe in 2000, he was already one of Norway’s leading photographers. Working closer to the band than any photographer before him, he documented the band’s every move; in private jets, hotel rooms, recording studios, on stage, back stage, at rehearsals and sound checks.
The art project «a-ha Photographs» had Stian traveling with the band to 20 cities in twelve countries, resulting in a book and an exhibition that has been on display at Stolper & Friends Gallery in Norway and at Strand Gallery in London. The next chance to get a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world and workings of Norway’s biggest musical success will be in Tokyo, Japan.
The critically acclaimed Turboneger exhibition «The Silent Side of Rock’n’Roll has toured galleries all over Norway for several years, and was last shown at The Rockheim Museum in Trondheim. Other exhibitions include «Backstage Sessions» at Øyafestivalen 2014 and Popsenteret Museum in 2015, "The First Subterraneans" by Mardou&Dean in Stockholm and Oslo, «Icons» at the Urban Pop Op Art Gallery in 2016, and the retrospective exhibition at the The National Museum of Photography, Preus Museum in 2018.
When he was invited into the very inner circles of the a-ha universe in 2000, he was already one of Norway’s leading photographers. Working closer to the band than any photographer before him, he documented the band’s every move; in private jets, hotel rooms, recording studios, on stage, back stage, at rehearsals and sound checks.
The art project «a-ha Photographs» had Stian traveling with the band to 20 cities in twelve countries, resulting in a book and an exhibition that has been on display at Stolper & Friends Gallery in Norway and at Strand Gallery in London. The next chance to get a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world and workings of Norway’s biggest musical success will be in Tokyo, Japan.
The critically acclaimed Turboneger exhibition «The Silent Side of Rock’n’Roll has toured galleries all over Norway for several years, and was last shown at The Rockheim Museum in Trondheim. Other exhibitions include «Backstage Sessions» at Øyafestivalen 2014 and Popsenteret Museum in 2015, "The First Subterraneans" by Mardou&Dean in Stockholm and Oslo, «Icons» at the Urban Pop Op Art Gallery in 2016, and the retrospective exhibition at the The National Museum of Photography. Preus Museum in 2018. Preus Museum has more than 20 of Stians works in their collection.
When he was invited into the very inner circles of the a-ha universe in 2000, he was already one of Norway’s leading photographers. Working closer to the band than any photographer before him, he documented the band’s every move; in private jets, hotel rooms, recording studios, on stage, back stage, at rehearsals and sound checks.
The art project «a-ha Photographs» had Stian traveling with the band to 20 cities in twelve countries, resulting in a book and an exhibition that has been on display at Stolper & Friends Gallery in Norway and at Strand Gallery in London. The next chance to get a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world and workings of Norway’s biggest musical success will be in Tokyo, Japan.
The critically acclaimed Turboneger exhibition «The Silent Side of Rock’n’Roll has toured galleries all over Norway for several years, and was last shown at The Rockheim Museum in Trondheim. Other exhibitions include «Backstage Sessions» at Øyafestivalen 2014 and Popsenteret Museum in 2015, "The First Subterraneans" by Mardou&Dean in Stockholm and Oslo, «Icons» at the Urban Pop Op Art Gallery in 2016, and the retrospective exhibition at the The National Museum of Photography, Preus Museum in 2018. Preus Museum in 2018. Preus Museum has more than 20 of Stians works in their collection.
DOCUMENTARY
DOCUMENTARY
In 2014 Stian Andersen and Morten Kjoelberg made the documentary film "The Return to Mouthatal". about the legendary rock’n’roll band Backstreet Girls. The film was shown at cinemas in Norway and on Norways largest commercial broadcaster TV2. The film recieved the first price for best foreign documentary at the Indie Fest Film Awards in LA
In 2014 Stian Andersen and Morten Kjoelberg made the documentary film "The Return to Mouthatal". about the legendary rock’n’roll band Backstreet Girls. The film was shown at cinemas in Norway and on Norways largest commercial broadcaster TV2. The film recieved the first price for best foreign documentary at the Indie Fest Film Awards in LA
In 2014 Stian Andersen and Morten Kjoelberg made the infamous documentary film "The Return to Mouthatal". about the legendary rock’n’roll band Backstreet Girls. The film was shown at cinemas in Norway and on Norways largest commercial broadcaster TV2. The film recieved the first price for best foreign documentary at the Indie Fest Film Awards in LA.
COMMERCIAL FILM
COMMERCIAL FILM
In Norway, Stian is signed to the production agency Motion Blur for his filmproductions, and has directed commercials for e.g. Citroën, Choice Hotels, Tv2 and DNB Bank.
For music videos in UK and US Stian is represented by Las Bandas.
In addition to the before-mentioned people, Stian’s clients include Ricky Gervais, Universal Music, Cecilia Brækhus, Aschehoug Forlag, Citroén, Sony Music, Øyafestivalen, Janelle Monae, A-ha, Levi's, The New Yorker and author Jo Nesbø.
In Scandinavia, Stian is signed to the production agency Motion Blur for his filmproductions.
For music videos in UK and US Stian is represented by Las Bandas.
In addition to the before-mentioned people, Stian’s clients include Ricky Gervais, Universal Music, Cecilia Brækhus, Aschehoug Forlag, Citroén, Sony Music, Øyafestivalen, Janelle Monae, A-ha, Levi's, The New Yorker and author Jo Nesbø.
In Scandinavia Stian is signed to the production agency Motion Blur for commercial films.
For music videos in the UK and US Stian is represented by Las Bandas.
In addition to the before-mentioned people, Stian’s clients include Ricky Gervais, Universal Music, Cecilia Brækhus, Aschehoug Forlag, Citroén, Sony Music, Øyafestivalen, Janelle Monae, A-ha, Levi's, The New Yorker and author Jo Nesbø.
