Astrid Aakra was born in Bergen 1960. Studies in art history at the University. In addition she attended Art school and was educated as Producer through NRK (the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation). She has worked as a journalist, newspaper cartoonist, TV producer and illustrator. Her films include: “The Composer“(1992), “Deep Shit” (1999), and “Good Luck, Mr. Gorsky!” (2002).