Andy Johansen in his rooftop tent, from his original Wix portrait.

Rooted here.
Looking beyond.

Andy Johansen

Founder · Managing director

North Atlantic Pictures grew from a belief that world-class stories can start here in Ålesund.

Meet Andy

Ålesund · Sunnmøre

Driven by
the story.

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With a background in editing, visual effects, directing and acting, Andy brings a broad perspective to every production. He has directed commercials, documentaries and narrative films for several platforms.

The belief that world-class storytelling can be built here at home was the driving force behind North Atlantic Pictures. The aim is to strengthen the local film community while collaborating with national and international talent.

He is drawn to human stories across borders and cultures, combining ambitious ideas with careful visual craft. From his base in Ålesund, he works with talent in Norway and internationally.

“My main goal is to bring Hollywood to Norway. To have a high-quality movie production-company, settled in Norway, using local powers and the natural beauty Norway has to offer.”

Our network of collaborators

Different skills.
One story.

We bring together collaborators with the skills each project needs, drawing on talent from Sunnmøre, across Norway and internationally.

Portrait of Dani Svendsen Langedal

Dani Svendsen Langedal

Photography

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Dani is an experienced photographer with a strong eye for detail and atmosphere. She mainly works with portraits, events, commercial projects and weddings, with a particular ability to capture real moments and natural expressions.

She is known for precision and attention to detail, from lighting and composition to the small, meaningful moments that often go unnoticed. The result is imagery that feels authentic, carefully considered and timeless.

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Portrait of Kenneth Svendsen Langedal

Kenneth Svendsen Langedal

Film, photography and drone

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Kenneth has several years of experience as a photographer and videographer, working with portraits, events, commercial assignments and creative storytelling. He combines technical precision with a considered visual style, paying close attention to light, composition and atmosphere in both photography and film.

Through SwendsenStudio, he has worked on projects ranging from branding and social media content to documentary moments and campaign productions. Kenneth has extensive experience with professional equipment, post-production and delivery to digital platforms, with quality, storytelling and a coherent visual expression at the centre of his work.

His experience includes eight years of self-employment and the following disciplines:

  • Real estate photography and film
  • Event photography and film
  • Commercial photography and film
  • FPV drone operator
  • A2-certified drone pilot
  • Studio photography
  • Wedding photography and film
  • Festival photography and film
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Viktor Mauren

Cinematography, editing and VFX

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Viktor Mauren is a cinematographer with extensive experience in both artistic and commercial productions. He has worked professionally with film, photography, editing and VFX since early in his career, combining a strong visual eye with technical precision and the ability to deliver.

He has held key roles in several major productions, including as cinematographer and editor for Karpe. During this period, he documented Karpe’s European tour, festival season and ten sold-out concerts at Oslo Spektrum. He also created screen content and visual elements that contributed to the audience experience. Viktor additionally documented Karpe’s journey to Pakistan for the song and music video Piya Piya Calling, a project that has reached an international audience with millions of views.

He has also worked as a cinematographer for NRK on series including Jakten på Monsterkveita, Jakten på Monstermakrellen and Golden vs Zuckerberg. On the feature film Omar Sheriff, he worked as a VFX artist, delivering a substantial number of finished online and VFX shots in close collaboration with the director and post-production team.

Viktor holds a bachelor’s degree in film and television, specialising in cinematography, and has extensive experience throughout the production process, from concept and planning to final delivery. He works well both independently and in teams, often in fast-paced environments with significant responsibility.

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Portrait of Alexander Daniel G. Larsen

Alexander Daniel G. Larsen

Photography and content production

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It began with buying a drone in 2021. Alexander has not looked back since. Today, he runs his own sole proprietorship alongside part-time positions at H.I. Giørtz and Momentium, two of the region’s largest companies in grocery distribution and cultural production respectively.

In these roles, he works with social media, content production and marketing. He is also Momentium’s regular photographer at festivals and concerts.

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Landscape in Sunnmøre, from the original Wix website.

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