Erik Aure (1975) was born in Sykkylven, Norway and studied directing at the Norwegian National Film School in Lillehammer. Johanne Anda (1973) was born in Baerum, Norway and studied directing at the Film and TV Academy in Oslo. Individually, they have made several short films and documentaries. Guri Gursjen and Gursjan Gru is their first animated film, and their debut as a directing duo.