Karsten Runquist
| Karsten Runquist | |
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| Born | 1997[1] |
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| 📆 Years active | 2015-present |
Karsten Runquist (b. 1997) is an American film critic, YouTuber and filmmaker.
Career
YouTube
Runquist launched his self-titled YouTube channel on November 7, 2014 and first posted in 2015. From 2017, he began posting content on his channel more frequently, analysing and critiquing film. As of January 2026, his channel has over 700 thousand subscribers. [2]Runquist is also a highly prominent Letterboxd user, having held the title of the most followed user on the platform until Martin Scorsese joined the cite and overtook him shortly afterwards.[3]
Filmmaking
Runquist studied at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, graduating with a BFA in Film & TV in 2020.[4][5]. His 2022, short film, Dirtbag won several awards at different film festivals.
Filmography
Short films
- Rhubarb (2020)
- Long Toast (2020)
- Dirtbag (2022)
- Can Hands (2022)
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Off the Air Series 11 Episode 4 | Narrator |
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dirtbag | Chattanooga Film Festival Award for Best Short Film | Won[6][7] |
| 2022 | Dirtbag | Gold Hugo for Best Narrative Short | Nominated [8] |
Personal life
Runquist lives in Los Angeles, California.
References
- ↑ Runquist, Karsten (September 16, 2024). "My Favourite Movie From Every Year I've Been Alive". Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ↑ Kornhaber, Spencer (October 17, 2025). "The Future of Professional Criticism Looks Something Like This". The Atlantic. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ↑ "regarding the ongoing situation". October 28, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Stepping inside Karsten Runquist cinematic universe". Sheesh Magazine. August 24, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Graduated college". Instagram. June 13, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
- ↑ "About - Karsten Runquist". Retrieved January 19, 2026.
- ↑ "The Chattanooga Film Festival Wraps another successful year and announces award winners". July 8, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ "DePaul alum and YouTuber Karsten Runquist wraps on latest short film". DePaulia Online. October 6, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
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