A sixteen year old boy with an intense desire for recognition seeks out a vicious criminal to prove his boundless grit. An expressive suburban gothic tale which enters the mindset of a teenager and explores the phenomenon of sensation seeking at a young age.

Kenneth Karlstad is an Oslo based director doing short films, music videos and commercials. After graduating in 2013 he has won several awards and nominations both nationally and internationally for his music videos. His main focus is now entirely on fictional film and commercials. The Hunger marks his short film debut.