Jesper Dalgaard is a writer and director (1989, Denmark).

He graduated from the National Danish Film School in Copenhagen 2017, where he is currently doing artistic research. His next feature DIVINE is in development.

His debut KANDIS FOR LIVET won a Danish Academy Award (Robert) in 2022 for best cinematography and a talent award at The Danish Film Critic’s Award (Bodil).

His films screened at SXSW, Rotterdam International Film Festival, Göteborg International Film Festival, Nordisk Panorama and OFF, where ÜBERMENSCH won best danish short film. 2 years in a row he received a Special Mention at Sheffield Doc/Fest and WELTSCHMERZ won a Danish Academy Award (Robert) in 2018 for best short doc.