Björn Tjärnberg

Björn Tjärnberg’s got the kind of resume that makes your average film buff a little jealous, honestly. Straight outta Stockholm, he kicked things off snapping photos for a small-town paper when he was just seventeen. Not exactly the kind of gig you’d expect to turn into a globe-trotting film career, but hey, life’s weird like that. Fast forward a bit, and he’s dropped the camera for stills and picked up one that actually moves—cinematography became his new playground. And he didn’t just dabble. Since ‘95, the guy’s been shooting everything from wild, raw wildlife docs to slick music videos and brooding dramas. You want commercials with a cinematic edge? He’s done those too. And not just in Sweden—he’s racked up stamps from over 80 countries, probably got more travel stories than most people have socks. He runs his own shop, Candamo Film. That name? It’s got a story. Back in the early days, Björn edited a documentary called “Candamo.” Not just any doc, either—it actually helped stop oil companies from tearing up a chunk of Peruvian rainforest. That’s not just movie magic, that’s real-world impact. The film was fronted by Daniel Winitzky, who’s picked up a few awards himself. So yeah, Björn’s not just a guy behind the lens—he’s someone who’s seen the world, fought to save pieces of it, and keeps pushing for stories that matter. There’s something wild and restless about his work, and honestly, it shows.